Sustainability of waste management initiatives in palm oil mills

Merits for a circular economy framework program that process/convert all organic wastes from palm oil mill into specific blends of Bio-Organic Fertilizers (“BOF”) and re-deployed back to the surrounding communities/plantations as long term soil remediation’s endeavors. This kind of circular economic program represents a very significant improvement in the reduction of pollutants from the usual waste treatment processes and has inherent economic values (besides environmental values) that compel the stake holders to adopt and maintain. Application of appropriate bio-organic fertilizers as integral supplements in addition to chemical fertilizers (in reduced amount), would form the basis of a sustainable plantation management practice that promotes better plant health, higher fruits yield and prolong productive lifespan of the biological assets. Principals of a circular economy framework that embrace an economically efficient investment model for long-term value creation, address various environmental, social, and governance issues within specific targeted industries’ supply chains, should be considered by any potential Public Private Partnership initiative towards sustainability intensifications.