EU Exempts Palm Oil Waste from Deforestation Regulation
The European Union has exempted palm oil waste from its Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), opening up new opportunities for sustainable development in the palm oil industry.
This decision is expected to encourage the utilization of palm oil waste as raw material for higher-value products such as organic fertilizer, biochar, and animal feed.
Palm oil production generates large quantities of biomass, including empty fruit bunches (EFB), trunks, fronds, and Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME).
The optimal utilization of palm oil waste can serve as a key component of circular economy and regenerative agriculture practices.