A positive impact on people and planet

Lower footprint

Growers reduce their CO2 footprint by using coconut coir. Because the production of coco coir is CO2-neutral. Because it is dried in the sun and can be shipped up to six times more compactly than other substrates, for example.

We achieve together

In 2020, ten million m3 of coco coir was used for potting soil and substrates worldwide. And this figure is increasing considerably. In short, a noticeably lower CO2 footprint!

Cradle to cradle

Our coco coir substrates consist of waste from the coconut industry. Namely coconut husks. We have been making a difference for over thirty years and have been able to operate sustainably with CO2-neutral raw materials.

Lower water consumption

We use reverse osmosis at our sites in both India and the Netherlands, a technique by means of which we reuse and conserve water. And we keep innovating in this respect: we are developing new techniques to produce coco coir using less water.

Modern factories

We invest in modern factories to be able to operate as sustainably as possible. Here, we work on water and energy conservation and reduction of waste streams. We also look at our logistics critically.

More sustainable transport

We ship compressed coco coir across oceans, seas and rivers to the closest port and then onwards from there. In other words, with as little road haulage as possible. That way, we reduce the CO2 footprint of our transport considerably.

Biobased Products at Wageningen University & Research developed a method for producing high-grade board materials from coconut husks.

‘The use of coconut husks for the production of coconut boards offers a number of benefits. The method is sustainable and environmentally friendly. The waste material from the coconut is used in its entirety. It provides farmers in developing countries with an extra source of income. It is a good alternative to wood and helps prevent deforestation. Besides, production is CO2-neutral.’
Source: https://www.wur.nl/nl/show/Construction-material-from-coconut-waste.htm

Safe working environment

We feel responsible for our people and provide healthy and safe working conditions. A good canteen, good sanitation facilities and fresh drinking water are provided at all our factories as standard.

Good employment terms and conditions

We pay overtime and offer long-term employment contracts. Our employees accrue pensions, and they and their family members are insured for medical expenses through us. In addition, we arrange transport to and from work by bus.

Supporting those less fortunate

For over twenty years, we have been supporting Stichting Udavum Karangal, which supports vulnerable groups in India. We contribute to education in local communities by helping build schools for children.

We motivate one another

Our care for the local community motivates our people. We can make it work together: with trust and commitment from both sides, sustainability is in our hands. And we plan for tomorrow together so our children grandchildren can live in a healthy world.

Our clients’ results

We feel responsible for our clients and their results and welfare. If they use and reuse coco coir, that is good for their finances and for a higher crop yield and better product quality.

Less fertiliser and water

The future belongs to growers who use coco coir. They save on fertiliser and water. That way, we and our clients contribute to a better world.

Less plastic

Our growbags (open-top and slabs) are often used for several or many years. In comparison to pots or tubs – these plastic bags – save a great deal of plastic material.

Control of quality, reliability of delivery, and sustainability

We produce using our own employees in our own factories in India. From production through to door-to-door delivery: we do everything inhouse from a to z. So we have one hundred percent control of quality, shipping to growers worldwide, and sustainability.

Research and development

We invest in research and development to improve and make our products more sustainable. For example, by conducting research into strawberries and vegetables with Wageningen University & Research. For example, we are researching whether the ‘crop’ quality standard form of our coco coir can be used in closed cultivation systems.