IPB Encourages Utilisation of Palm Oil Waste

Palm oil waste has long been undervalued economically and left unprocessed, despite its environmental impact. However, its potential is immense for conversion into value-added products, given its abundance in Indonesia. Professor Yanto Santosa from the Faculty of Forestry at IPB University stated that palm oil waste can be processed into various high-economic-value products that are also environmentally friendly, through the application of appropriate technology. “Palm oil waste has great potential to be utilised into products with added economic value,” he said in Jakarta on Sunday (22/3/2026). Yanto explained that optimising the potential of palm oil waste offers several benefits, including increasing economic value added, creating new business opportunities, supporting the circular economy concept, and producing renewable energy. Palm oil is a national strategic commodity that exemplifies zero waste. As a zero-waste commodity, every part of the palm oil can be processed into various value-added products for human needs. “The utilisation of palm oil waste provides many important benefits,” Yanto said. According to Yanto, the Indonesian government plays a crucial role in promoting the zero-waste concept in the palm oil sector. Additionally, the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) needs to collaborate with various research institutions to encourage innovations in palm oil waste management in Indonesia. “Collaboration between BPDP and research institutions will provide various benefits,” Yanto stated.