Abstract
This study aims to formulate strategy and model for managing the palm oil industry solid waste. The sample was taken by conducting purposive sampling; it included the community around the industry that represented the existing socio-culture, and some company employees. The data collection techniques were Interview, Observation, and Focus Group Discussion (FGD). The data analysis of the palm oil industry waste management policy strategy was carried out by using SWOT. Then, a community-based and eco-friendly palm oil industry waste management model was formulated. The results revealed that the community that processed the palm oil industry waste was internally weak, but it still had some opportunities. The recommended strategy is conservative. Community-based solid waste management requires the involvement and role of various parties such as government, private sector, the role of technology, researchers, and social media. The government can give its support through regulations and facilitation to improve the ability of human resources in mastering waste utilization technology. Meanwhile the private sector can be the catalyst to build brand image and brand awareness.
Highlights
Palm oil generates one of the dominant vegetable oils that is produced globally, accounting for a quarter of global consumption and around 60% of the international trade in vegetable oils [1, 2]
Around 85% of palm oil production is concentrated in Indonesia and Malaysia [3]
This study aims to examine the strategy of managing the palm oil industry solid waste and formulate a model of community-based and eco-friendly palm oil industry management
Summary
Palm oil generates one of the dominant vegetable oils that is produced globally, accounting for a quarter of global consumption and around 60% of the international trade in vegetable oils [1, 2]. It is estimated that 74% of global use of palm oil is for food products and 24% is for industrial purposes. The overall palm oil production capacity has grown up to 128%; it has risen significantly by 58 tons per year over the past decade due to an increase in global population and oil consumption. Around 85% of palm oil production is concentrated in Indonesia and Malaysia [3]. The economic contribution of the palm oil industry in Indonesia cannot be underestimated due to the fact that the industry contributed US $ 17.6 billion in exports in 2012. Despite many other potential industries, the palm oil industry has made Indonesia as the leader in world exports and a contributor to the country's foreign exchange
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