Sustainability Practices for
Coconut Industry
SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES
- Organic cultivation without chemical fertilizers or pesticides
- Integrated pest management (IPM) using natural predators
- Crog diversification (coconut + spices/vegetables) to improve soil health
- Use of bio-fertilizers like compost, cow dung, and green manure.
EFFICIENT WATER MANAGEMENT
- Drip irrigation systems to reduce water waste
- Rainwater harvesting for farm and factory use
- Groundwater recharge pits to support long-term water sustainability
- Moisture retention techniques with coir dut (coco peat)
RENEWABLE ENERGY USAGE
- Solar power for drying, heating, and factory operations
- Biomass from coconut shells for steam generation
- Blogas production from coconut water and residues
FAIR TRADE & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
- Fair pricing for farmers to improve livelihoods
- Training programs for sustainable farming
- Long-term supplier partnerships
- Supporting women-led coconut enterprises
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PROCESSING
- Non-chemical extraction methods (e.g. cold-pressing VCO)
- Wastewater treatment plants at factories
- Recyclable and biodegradable packaging
- Low-emission manufacturing techniques
BIODIVERSITY PROTECTION
- Maintaining buffer zones with local trees and vegetation
- Avoiding monoculture expansion
- Protecting coastal ecosystems near coconut-growing regions
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING
- Sustainable Packaging
- Coconut shell cups, bowls, and containers
- Paper-based or biodegradable packaging
- Reusable glass bottles for oils and beverages
