This project showcases two innovative coconut-based products: CocoJelly, a nutritious and refreshing jelly made from natural coconut water and pulp, and Peel & Purse, an eco-friendly packaging concept using coconut husk to create biodegradable pouches. The aim is to promote sustainable consumption and value-added coconut products that combine health benefits with environmental responsibility.
Objectives
1. Promote Healthy Living:
Develop CocoJelly as a natural, nutritious, and appealing food product derived from coconut water and pulp.
2. Encourage Sustainable Packaging:
Introduce Peel & Purse as a biodegradable and eco-friendly packaging solution made from coconut husk.
3. Minimize Waste:
Utilize all parts of the coconut, reducing agricultural waste and encouraging zero-waste production.
4. Boost Local Industry:
Create opportunities for small-scale farmers and entrepreneurs through value-added coconut products.
5 . Raise Environmental Awareness:
Advocate for sustainable product design and responsible consumer behavior through innovative natural packaging.
Socio-Economic Benefit
1. Employment Generation:
Creates job opportunities in rural areas for harvesting, processing, packaging, and distribution of coconut-based products.
2. Support for Local Farmers:
Increases income for coconut farmers by adding value to their raw produce and promoting full utilization of the crop.
3. Women's Empowerment:
Encourages involvement of women in production and packaging processes, supporting home-based and small-scale enterprises.
4. Affordable Healthy Food:
Offers a nutritious and accessible food product (CocoJelly) to communities, especially children and health-conscious consumers.
5 . Eco-friendly Entrepreneurship:
Promotes green business models through sustainable packaging (Peel & Purse), aligning with global eco-conscious trends.
6 . Waste Reduction and Cleaner Environment:
Reduces agricultural waste and plastic pollution by using coconut husks as biodegradable packaging materials.
Methodologies
1. Research & Development:
Conducted market and scientific research to analyze the nutritional value of coconut products and the feasibility of biodegradable packaging.
2. Raw Material Collection:
Sourced fresh coconuts for jelly extraction and collected coconut husks for packaging development.
3. Product Formulation:
Developed the CocoJelly using natural ingredients without preservatives, focusing on texture, flavor, and shelf stability.
4. Packaging Innovation (Peel & Purse):
Designed and crafted biodegradable pouches using treated and molded coconut husk, ensuring durability and eco-friendliness.
5. Prototyping & Testing:
Created samples of both products and tested for quality, safety, shelf life, and customer feedback.
6. Cost and Feasibility Analysis:
Estimated production costs and assessed the economic viability of scaling up the project.
7. Awareness and Promotion:
Designed branding and promotional materials to highlight the health and environmental benefits of the products.
Outcome
1. Successful Product Development:
Developed a healthy, ready-to-eat coconut jelly (CocoJelly) and an eco-friendly packaging solution (Peel & Purse) using coconut husk.
2 . Sustainability Achieved:
Demonstrated full utilization of coconut, minimizing waste and promoting an environmentally responsible production process.
3 . Positive Market Feedback:
Received encouraging responses during product testing, showing potential for acceptance in health-conscious and eco-aware markets.
4 . Economic Viability Established:
Cost analysis showed both products can be produced affordably, offering potential for small-scale business startups.
5. Increased Awareness:
Raised awareness about sustainable practices and healthy food alternatives through product presentation and community engagement.
