Coconut Factory Sustainability Tour and Local Market
aluan is a sustainable organic coconut oil producer based on Simeulue and one of Mahi-Mahi’s sister companies. It's clear that a lack of work opportunities is forcing people into extractive industries.
We're seeing first hand that forests and wildlife are disappearing, fuelled by ongoing demand for unsustainably sourced palm oil. Without examples of businesses like ours being successful, banks and politicians won't offer their services. So aluan, in partnership with Mahi-Mahi, aims to prove that sustainable business is possible.
You will have the opportunity to visit the aluan factory on Simeulue for a guided educational tour. aluan aims to develop sustainable supply chains from forest to consumer, and the tours theme will be to discuss how this this is achieved.
As part of the volunteer program, it’s great to get a feel for the local culture by visiting thriving local places. Simeulue’s main town is called Sinabang. Your guide will drive you through the city centre and bring you to the local market. The bustling market is a great opportunity to take photos of a truly local marketplace, as well as learn about the different type of foods, cloths, fish, fruit and vegetables and any number of weird and wonderful things that might be on sale that day.
