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Indonesia’s waste management start-ups make waves in just two years

April 22, 2022 Blog, Climate, Publication

Did you know that waste mismanagement poses a higher risk to oceans and rivers? Well-managed waste streams eliminate almost all risks of plastic waste ending up in the ocean.This means that when considering pollution from waste, per capita waste generation numbers are not the most effective metric to consider.

Historically, Asia Pacific is one of the top generators of plastic waste, with China and Indonesia being the top two contributors worldwide, producing 8.82 million metric tons per year and 3.22 million metric tons per year respectively.

Global Youth Art Competition SHE IS MORE is back to Celebrate the Value of Women

April 17, 2022 Blog, Community, SHE IS MORE

SHE IS MORE is officially open for youths looking to channel their resilience through art. The theme, Resilience, will shine a light on and celebrate untold stories of human resilience across the world.

Singapore, 15 April 2022 – IIX Foundation is back with its annual flagship program, SHE IS MORE 2022, to celebrate women and youth through art. This global art competition invites young artists across the world to share their voices through personal pieces of visual art that celebrate the value of inclusivity. The theme of Resilience pays homage to the women who are standing tall in a society with great gender disparities.

13 Traits of an Impact Leader

April 14, 2022 Blog, IIX Anniversary, Impact Leader

Operating in the impact investing or SDG industry is a challenge and leading it is certainly no easy feat. You will have to face endless obstacles and will require all the help you can get from your ecosystem to achieve your social, environmental, and financial goals.