By Tessa Febiani
Agricultural waste, or unwanted waste produced as a result of agricultural activities, is abundant in Indonesia due to its vast agricultural sector. The country generates more than 100 million tons of agricultural byproducts annually. Unfortunately, this low value biomass is often discarded or burned, causing environmental harm and carbon emissions. As Southeast Asia’s highest emitting country and the sixth largest emitter globally, Indonesia accounted for 605.98 million tons or equals to 1.96% of the world’s emissions, underscoring the urgent need to address this issue.
Sampangan is a company with a mission to combat agricultural waste and reduce emissions from open burning and landfills. Using proprietary carbonization technology, Sampangan converts agricultural waste into high-value products like activated carbon, which serves industrial needs such as water treatment. They embedded impact and circularity into their operations, through waste processing, low-carbon manufacturing, and emissions prevention to help clients reduce costs and increase profitability, proving that sustainability can generate business growth.
Creating High-Value Solution from Waste
Sampangan is revolutionizing waste management by transforming agricultural byproducts into sustainable for industries. Their proprietary carbonization technology, known as the Magic Box, doesn’t just eliminate waste, but also creates high-value products such as activated carbon, liquid smoke, and biocatalysts. These innovations support a wide range of industrial applications, such as water treatment, pest control, and biofuel production, while reducing carbon emission and creating cost-saving solutions.
Sampangan’s principle to transform waste into value while promoting sustainability and decarbonization drives the development of these innovative products:
- Carbonishe: a sustainable activated carbon made from renewable materials like coconut shells and wood, designed for air and water purification and supports circular economy practices.
- Biodesis liquid smoke: a natural byproduct of the carbonization process, used as a fertilizer and pest repellent. It offers eco-friendly solutions and versatile use for multiple industries.
- Biocatalyst: product that enhances efficiency in biofuel production, food processing, and pharmaceuticals by reducing energy consumption and minimizing waste.
Driving Industrial and Environmental Impact through Sustainability
Sampangan is making an environmental impact by addressing some of the world’s most pressing issues, including carbon emissions, waste management, and climate change. Through their innovative carbonization technology, Sampangan aims to remove 100.000 tonnes of CO2 annually. With their strategic partnership and advanced science and technology, Sampangan serves industrial-scale solutions while achieving sustainable and decarbonization targets.
Their impact is supported by their Earthshot mission to protect and restore nature by preventing air and soil degradation, promoting healthier ecosystems and biodiversity. By reducing landfill and addressing emission from open burning, Sampangan is also working to build a waste-free world. Sampangan’s efforts to fix our climate include the reduction of methane and CO2 emissions, along with creation of sustainable products. Beyond their environmental contributions, Sampangan also shows dedication to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create benefits across social, environmental, and economic dimensions.
Sampangan believes that innovation isn’t just about products, but also rewriting the future of business and the planet. By showing that sustainability is the most powerful business model of the future, Sampangan creates impactful solutions that drive both industrial growth and a healthier planet for generations to come.
Source:
https://www.sampangan.id/