Bali is at a breaking point. With the government ending household waste collection, the island faces a mounting crisis. Burning waste is illegal, but without enforcement, the alternative is smoke-filled skies and overflowing landfills. But for entrepreneurs and impact-focused businesses, this crisis is also an opportunity.
In this conversation, Rennie Roos from Enviu Indonesia explains why sustainable business models create lasting environmental change. Enviu uses seed funding to launch ventures that generate their own revenue. Once self-sufficient, these businesses can scale indefinitely, creating impact that doesn’t evaporate when funding dries up.
Take Alas, Enviu’s reusable packaging solution for food delivery. Members order from partner restaurants and receive meals in reusable containers via Gojek or Grab. This closes the loop on single-use waste. It’s elegant, but it’s also a business with unit economics that work.
Rennie doesn’t shy away from the hard truths. Changing human behavior is messy. He shares the story of a hotel that removed bathroom amenities and offered guests cocktails as an incentive, only to watch them game the system. It’s a reminder that designing for sustainability requires understanding real incentives, not just ideals.
Watch the full episode on YouTube for practical insights on social entrepreneurship, waste management, behavior change, and what it really takes to build an eco-business today.
