In December 2025, we were pleased to formalise a first partnership in the Philippines to develop Project Bridge: a High-Integrity Coconut Waste Biochar Project. 

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This event was hosted by the Local Government Unit of Carmen, and included an official signing ceremony of a  Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Letter of Support from the Provincial Governor of Surigao del Sur, the Philippines Coconut Authority and the Office of the Provincial Agriculturalist.

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Our initiative will convert agri-waste into high-value biochar, fostering environmental sustainability while creating new livelihood opportunities for the community. 

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The transformation of coconut waste into high-integrity biochar enables communities to benefit economically while supporting stronger environmental resilience, and Carmen’s priority to develop an agro-industrial processing cluster for economic growth We’re delighted to support the municipality’s vision towards sustainable innovation, cleaner production practices, and value-adding opportunities for their localized coconut industry.

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