• What are the benefits of a new oil palm mill?
  • Traditional oil palm processing before the upgrade. The improved mill is designed to fully utilize biomass to generate energy for oil palm and food processing. The benefits include: The elimination of wood, bamboo and old car tires as a fuel source, protecting the local environment.
  • How has Joe farms changed the oil palm industry?
  • The improvements at Joe Farms have had a direct impact on the members of the community who depend on oil palm processing for their livelihood. Ama Mansa, a mill worker, said that the new system has completely eliminated smoke emissions and the heat and energy sources have been effectively insulated.
  • How does Joe farms & processing enterprise impact the environment?
  • The new mill minimizes emissions, protects the health of its workers, promotes environmental sustainability, and has had a significant impact on the surrounding communities. A Solidaridad team visits the Joe Farms and Processing Enterprise.