‘Princess of the dump’ launches alliance to give Indonesia’s women waste pickers a fair wage

Published on July 22, 2024

Social entrepreneur Resa Boenard has set up Indonesia’s first alliance for women waste pickers, who work on Southeast Asia’s biggest landfill. The group will enable women to sell recyclables directly to buyers, boosting their income.

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