Photo Release: DOST 7 Cleaner Production (CP) team in action.
By: Sean Adrian T. Guardiano, DOST PSTC Negros Oriental
DOST 7 Cleaner Production (CP) Team evaluates Barangay Liptong Small Coconut Farmers Association (BLISCOFA) in Valencia, Negros Oriental with JICA volunteer Mr. Tadato Onitsuka (center) as consultant. CP is a continuous application of an integrated preventive environment strategy applied to processes, products and services to increase eco-efficiency and reduce risks to humans and environment as defined by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
BLISCOFA is a duly registered community-based rural organization that produces virgin coconut oil (VCO) and fashion accessories and was formed for the purpose of improving the socio-economic situation of farmers in Valencia.