From November 12 to 16, 2024, in Kotamobagu, Asep Jembar Mulyana, CEO of House Charcoal Indonesia, served as one of the keynote speakers at an international workshop titled “Enhancing Coconut Product Value to Increase Farmers’ Income in the Tanjung Binerean Wildlife Corridor.” With a grand vision of bringing green energy to the global stage, Asep highlighted the business opportunities in environmentally friendly coconut shell charcoal briquettes. He explained that coconut shell waste holds significant economic value when properly managed, not only increasing the income of local farmers but also supporting environmental conservation efforts.
This event marked an important milestone for entrepreneurs, farmers, and environmental advocates to explore the immense potential of coconut derivative products, particularly in utilizing coconut shell waste to produce high-quality charcoal briquettes.
Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration for a Sustainable Future
The workshop was initiated through the collaboration of various stakeholders, including local governments, environmental conservation organizations, and business communities. A highlight of the event was the signing of a joint agreement among stakeholders to support sustainable coconut management. This initiative aims to empower farmers in the Tanjung Binerean area to enhance productivity while preserving their ecosystem.
Coconut Charcoal Briquettes: A Local Product with Export Potential
Asep Jembar Mulyana also shared House Charcoal Indonesia’s success story in penetrating the global market with high-quality coconut shell briquettes. According to him, Indonesia has tremendous potential as a producer of premium coconut briquettes, highly sought after in markets such as Europe and the Middle East. With proper management, this product can serve as a renewable energy solution and a promising export commodity.
Inspiration for the Next Generation
The workshop not only focused on technical and business aspects but also aimed to inspire the younger generation to contribute to the development of local products supporting green energy. Asep emphasized the importance of innovation and creativity in creating value-added products and the need for synergy among farmers, entrepreneurs, and the government to support a local resource-based economy.
This event embodies the spirit of collaboration and innovation, which is hoped to continue fostering sustainable benefits for farmers, the environment, and the regional economy. For more information about the export opportunities for coconut shell charcoal briquettes, visit House Charcoal Indonesia.
