CocoTech Geo Textiles
APAC
AGRI-FOOD
LOCAL
REDESIGN
PAIN POINTS
Natural disasters causing loss of top-soil and landslides
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Lack of opportunities for women in the Philippines
CSV SOLUTIONS
A new circular business model producing geo-textiles from waste coconut husks in the Philippines
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Mats used to mitigate soil erosion and risk of landslides
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Additional income stream for farmers and women empowerment
SOCIETAL BENEFITS
Empowered women and communities
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Reduced waste
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Disaster preparedness
BUSINESS BENEFITS
New income stream for rural farmers
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Rapidly growing new market
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Low cost of supply
