Whecat Turns Waste Straw into
Biodegradable
Animal Nest
WHECAT combines intangible cultural heritage technology and modern production, turning waste straw into a degradable cat nest, helping rural innovation and reducing incineration of straw.
Whecat Design Video
At present, we are collaborating with animal protection groups to introduce an innovative, low-cost, biodegradable shelter nest for stray cats.
Supported by the Youth Co: Lab co-led by the United Nations Development Program and the Citi Foundation.
Supported by UNDP &Citi Foundation WHECAT achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. By using our products, everyone can be a part of this global initiative, contributing to the future of the planet and cats!
This initiative not only minimizes environmental impact, but also allows a greater portion of our funds to be directed towards vital services for these animals.
Such as sterilization and rescue operations. Our goal is to create a sustainable and compassionate solution for the welfare of Animals, balancing ecological responsibility with the urgent needs of these vulnerable creatures.
Our project began in winter when we could smell the burning straw. It made us wondering:
Why is Straw Burning Persistent
Despite Prohibitions?
"Accidental fire" is the villager's solution.
After an in-depth study of 5 provinces in China:
We found that "accidental fire" is caused by Intentional Burning Penalty + Unaffordable Recycling Costs + Power generation inefficiency + Storage Costs
So we wanted to devise a way to significantly increase the economic value through simple processing, so that every villager can participate!
Our Partnership for a Better Future
*Partners’ names are listed in no particular order
We believe that only under a sustainable development model, we can create a better, more harmonious and more meaningful future.
At the same time, we focus on practice and action, and advocate to drive the real economy through practical actions.