PROJECT BACKGROUND
The recent trade price of pineapple fruit from farmers in Thailand has dropped to a tenth of the original price due to over-supply. At such price, farmers are devastated from low income with labor intensive cultivations, it resulted heavy debt on farmers.
On the other hand, the global warming issue has stimulated Eco consciousness and demands from consumers market; such as a use of organic fiber and/or recycled fiber.
There are about 4,800 hectares of Pineapple farming at Chiang Rai province, harvesting species of Nang Lea, Puh Lea, Pattawia pineapples. D.K.K Enterprise found an opportunity in Pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) production that it would provide a way to make a sustainable and additional income for Pineapple farmers, at the same time it could contribute to the consumer’s demand.
D.K.K. Enterprise was established its business in Chiang Rai, Thailand with a keen interest to support local economy, people, and wellbeing. D.K.K. Enterprise is interested to play a role of not just being a manufacturer, but an active marketer and promoter for our sustainable future.
On the other hand, the global warming issue has stimulated Eco consciousness and demands from consumers market; such as a use of organic fiber and/or recycled fiber.
There are about 4,800 hectares of Pineapple farming at Chiang Rai province, harvesting species of Nang Lea, Puh Lea, Pattawia pineapples. D.K.K Enterprise found an opportunity in Pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) production that it would provide a way to make a sustainable and additional income for Pineapple farmers, at the same time it could contribute to the consumer’s demand.
D.K.K. Enterprise was established its business in Chiang Rai, Thailand with a keen interest to support local economy, people, and wellbeing. D.K.K. Enterprise is interested to play a role of not just being a manufacturer, but an active marketer and promoter for our sustainable future.
OBJECTIVES OF D.K.K. ENTERPRISE
D.K.K. Enterprise pays special focus on the following objectives:
To ensure reaching those objectives, the business is supported by local community, partly thanks to easy business entry. Furthermore, a growing eco consciousness and thus demand support this special project aswell.
- support of the local communities
by creation of job and income for rural villages as well as exploring export opportunities by utilization of unused resources that brings additional income
- ecological, safe and clean production
as no chemicals are used, no pollution caused and zero waste produced
To ensure reaching those objectives, the business is supported by local community, partly thanks to easy business entry. Furthermore, a growing eco consciousness and thus demand support this special project aswell.
GREEN RECYCLE PRACTICE OF D.K.K.
D.K.K.’s best practice in PALF production pursues with the local circular agriculture which benefits three parties:
For the sustainable business and environment, D.K.K. cares “Eco-friendly” manufacturing for our future.
- manufacturer
- raw material suppliers (farmers)
- and its community
For the sustainable business and environment, D.K.K. cares “Eco-friendly” manufacturing for our future.
USAGE OF PINEAPPLE FIBER
Pineapple fiber is increasingly used thanks to its many properties, enabling a broad field of application like in:
- fashion
for in shoes, bags or phone cases
- automotive
- craft paper
- apparel
for in shirts of blouses
- composites
for in reinforcement
- hygiene products