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Indonesian company's RE3 For-E program turns clothing waste into economic opportunity
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Indonesian company's RE3 For-E program turns clothing waste into economic opportunity

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) has launched a program called RE3 For-E to reduce clothing waste and create economic opportunities.
  • The initiative involves collecting wearable clothing, which is then cleaned and prepared by PNM Mekaar clients who own laundry businesses.
  • This program not only addresses environmental concerns but also provides additional income for micro-entrepreneurs and benefits recipients of the donated clothing.

PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) is actively promoting environmental sustainability and economic empowerment through its innovative program, RE3 For-E: Reduce, Re-love, Restyle for Environment, Economy, Empowerment, and Education. Launched as part of PNM's 27th anniversary celebrations, the initiative encourages employees to transform unused items into new opportunities.

The RE3 For-E program bridges environmental consciousness with economic development. Instead of directly distributing collected wearable clothing, PNM ensures items are professionally cleaned and curated. This crucial step involves engaging PNM Mekaar clients who operate laundry businesses, integrating them into the program's value chain.

We are happy to be involved in the RE3 For-E PNM program. We help wash and tidy the collected clothes before they are distributed to those in need. Besides earning additional income from this program, we also feel proud because we can participate in a social action like this.

โ€” Anjar Sifa MaulidiaA PNM client with a laundry business, sharing her experience with the RE3 For-E program.

To date, the initiative has successfully gathered 17 tons of wearable clothing from various PNM branches across Indonesia. Over 270 PNM Mekaar clients with laundry businesses have participated in washing and tidying the donated garments before they reach communities in need. This widespread involvement demonstrates how environmental action can foster economic benefits for ultra-micro entrepreneurs.

For these laundry business owners, RE3 For-E offers more than just a social activity; it provides a source of additional income and a sense of pride. Anjar Sifa Maulidia, a PNM client with a laundry business, shared her positive experience: "We are happy to be involved in the RE3 For-E PNM program. We help wash and tidy the collected clothes before they are distributed to those in need. Besides earning additional income from this program, we also feel proud because we can participate in a social action like this." Emi Himawati from PNM Mekaar Solo echoed these sentiments, noting the program's significant support for her business's continuity and growth.

This support is very meaningful for us. Not only does it help the business keep running and growing, but it also adds to our spirit to keep moving forward with PNM.

โ€” Emi HimawatiA PNM Mekaar client from Solo, commenting on the program's impact on her business.
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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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