We’re on a Mission to Reimagine Work for Waste Pickers in Indonesia
Did You Know?
350,000 waste pickers work in Jakarta alone
They make a large contribution to the waste collection system but are not recognised formally for their work. They suffer stigma, bias and discrimination. Waste pickers more than anyone, understand the problem of plastic pollution. We have so much to learn from their experience and expertise.
80 billion beverage bottle caps are made in Indonesia each year
There is no targeted recycling scheme for bottle caps so many end up in waterways, oceans and the environment.
OUR ORIGIN
Why Do We Call Ourselves DJAMU?
We draw our inspiration from the Indonesian herbal drink and therapy DJAMU.
It is a practice and philosophy of harmony between a person and their environment, promoting health and wellbeing. We love this!
The DJAMU seller is a female entrepreneur. We love this too!
OUR ACTION
What Does DJAMU Do?
We harness the health and environmental power of the DJAMU philosophy to deliver jobs to the informal waste sector and reduce plastic waste.
The Product
The result is a strong yarn that can be woven into a zillion amazing things such as furniture, baskets. Anything is possible!
DJAMU’s game-changing yarn highlights the important role of waste pickers in our mission to beat #SocialInequality and #PlasticPollution
OUR PARTNERS
Who Does DJAMU Partner With?
This is Pak Sarnan
He is 45 years of age. He works around 60 hours per week. Earning around 2USD per day. He is one of 350,000 waste pickers that work in Jakarta.
Partnering with DJAMU, Pak Sarnan can earn a living wage processing plastic waste and fulfill his lifelong dream of building a home in his village for his retirement.
#WeAreDjamu
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