Sustainable development of banana value chain from agriculture waste to be textile

28 April 2023

Siam Makro Public Company Limited
Sustainable development of banana value chain from agriculture waste to be textile.

Enable farmers to create value from waste materials to be textiles, comfortable to wear, a pattern identity formed by local wisdom and culture and generate income for the community (From Waste to Wealth). By connecting the provincial commercial network Department of Local Administration Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi Integrate the creation of processes from the development of handicraft expertise. Design and creativity sufficient supply of materials and coordination to promote distribution to networks such as local government agencies National Defense College (CDC) and other private agencies, etc. The result of drive the whole process from upstream to distribution can create careers for farmers increase income for farmer households resulting in strong and sustainable economic and environmental development for the banana farmer community in pathumthani province.

Project benefits

  1. Create jobs and generate income for the community more than 25 households.
  2. Generate income for farmers by selling agricultural waste. Reduce the amount of waste from banana planting and harvesting activities.
  3. Develop and promote the production and distribution of textile products made from banana fiber.