From Brown Water to Green Gold: Advancing the Treatment and Valorization of Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME)

January 18, 2026 jopeh 0 Comments 0 tags

For decades, Palm Oil Mill Effluent (POME) was viewed as the industry’s “Achilles’ heel”—a highly polluting, voluminous liquid waste that posed significant environmental risks. However, driven by stricter environmental regulations

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The Malua Forest Reserve: A Sanctuary on the Edge

January 17, 2026 jopeh 0 Comments 0 tags

The Malua Forest Reserve is a pivotal chapter in the story of modern conservation—a narrative that blends ecological recovery, innovative (if experimental) financing, and the raw resilience of Borneo’s wildlife.

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Managing Marginal Soils for Sustainable Growth of Oil Palms

January 17, 2026 jopeh 0 Comments 0 tags

Abstract As prime agricultural land becomes scarce, the expansion of oil palm cultivation has increasingly shifted toward marginal soils—specifically peat, acid sulfate, sandy, and steep terrain. These soils present significant

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Sustainable Practices in Edible Oil Refining

January 17, 2026 jopeh 0 Comments 0 tags

Refineries play a vital role in the supply chain for processing crude palm oil (CPO) and palm kernel oil (PKO) into refined products ready for consumer use or oleochemical applications.

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