The devastating impact of SUCs and why we’re working to turn trash into real-world impact

The devastating impact of SUCs and why we’re working to turn trash into real-world impact

by IEF-admin | Jul 11, 2025 | Impact stories

From a can of beer on the ground at a music festival in Australia, to one of the few remaining Sikerei in Mentawai, eating Sago in their Uma. A global economy intertwines those who’ve never met, in a hidden cause and effect. Plastic and aluminium Single Use Containers...
The enormity of Ranu Welum’s work protecting the future of Kalimantan

The enormity of Ranu Welum’s work protecting the future of Kalimantan

by IEF-admin | Feb 8, 2024 | Impact stories

If you are yet to take note of the journey of our Kalimantan-based partner, Ranu Welum, please do so. The depth of work that this grassroot, female-led Dayak Foundation is carrying forward is quite remarkable. Ranu Welum gives us so much to be inspired by. Ranu Welum...

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