Ministry of Waste

We are attempting what hasn't been done before - bringing a fully integrated and large scale solid waste management infrastructure to developing countries, launching a 65+ location infrastructure masterplan for the biggest archipelago in the world - Indonesia.

We design, construct and operate Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) with a holistic approach of creating a circular economy within a limited area, in the case of Indonesia - islands. Keeping as much of the materials collected as possible within the islands we decrease CO2 emissions of transportation and allow the local economies to thrive, as well as placing human-centered design at the heart of our activity (employing waste pickers and marginalised community members) we make sure there is less plastic in the ocean, brands acting responsibly and more revenue for the local communities.

Our integrated waste management system can be replicated across any other island or remote area, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you are curious to find out more.

Ministry of Waste is part of the Cambridge Social Ventures programme in the Cambridge Centre for Social Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School.

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