How Liberty Society is Empowering Women through Upcycling Waste | SL25 Winner

Liberty Society isn’t just recycling materials, it’s rebuilding lives. Based in Indonesia, this social enterprise empowers women affected by poverty and gender-based violence through sustainable upcycling. By transforming corporate waste into high-quality, eco-conscious merchandise, they’ve trained over 445 women and upcycled 2.5 tonnes of waste into 60,000 products.

Recognised as an SL25 Winner by Stewardship Asia Centre, Liberty Society blends environmental action with social change. Their work gives women the tools to earn a dignified income while helping corporations meet ESG goals. With an ambitious mission to reach 100,000 artisans by 2035, Liberty Society is crafting a future defined by resilience, sustainability, and hope.

The Steward Leadership 25 (SL25) award recognises solutions that drive growth by addressing social and environmental needs. Projects that are included in SL25 are part of the organisation’s strategy and purpose, and strive to have a significant positive effect on stakeholders, society, future generations, or the environment. Learn more: www.stewardleadership25.com