Trial, iterate, fail fast – Lessons from Rekosistem
Before founding Rekosistem, college friends Ernest Layman and Joshua Valentino thrived in the corporate world. “Joshua is the ethical socialist, and I'm the environmentalist. We joined forces—Joshua became the truck driver,” Ernest jokes, “and I became the investor." And that was how Rekosistem was born.
Join Indonesia’s largest climate tech pitching competition: The Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2024
One Saturday in October 2023, thick smog blanketed the runways of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta, Indonesia, forcing several inbound flights to be diverted to other airports. The heavy smog was from a massive landfill fire that started the day before and would take days to extinguish after burning through almost the entire landfill. Just weeks earlier, firefighters battled a persistent wildfire that ravaged savanna fields and forests in Mount Bromo for over a week.
Sweeping opportunities in the landfill: Emerging waste management tech startup to come
Indonesia generates millions of tonnes of waste daily, making it one of the largest waste-producing countries globally. The country also has the highest municipal waste in Southeast Asia, creating a pressing problem that affects public health, the environment, and the economy. But amidst this crisis lies an opportunity. Entrepreneurs and innovators can create sustainable solutions that can transform waste management practices in Indonesia.