Umkm in Pekanbaru Palm Waste Magic becomes a bag to bathe soap

Jakarta – Tamadun’s home has managed to create jobs and empower women, as well as to open the path of social integration for prisoners through the processing of oil palm waste. Tamadaun’s house was led by Pecanbaru Bumn House as well as the winner of Pertamina Umk Academy 2024 Go Global. “We want to prove that waste can be a blessing, not only for the environment, but also for marginalized people. Tamadun’s home is an inclusive space, where everyone can grow and contribute,” said Tamadun House founder Hendra Dermawan, Thursday (4/17/2025). Tamadun’s house is located in Riau, and processes oil palm waste into various environmentally friendly products, such as bags, tissue cabinets, plates, bowls, baskets, aromatherapy candles, bath soap, perfume, to tea from palm leaves. Browse to continue with the content is not just a production issue, but Tamadun’s home has also built an empowerment ecosystem by working with women as suppliers of raw materials, as well as residents of the Bagansiapiapi Iia class lapas, the most populated prisons in Indonesia. Tamadun’s home currently has 12 permanent workers and 40 non -permanent workers, and has also actively involved prisoners in the production process. This approach offers multiple benefits, namely reducing waste and creating new economic opportunities, especially for women and vulnerable groups. VP -Corporate Communications of PT Pertamina (Person), Fadjar Djoko Santoso, also gave appreciation. “Pertamina is committed to supporting MSMEs that are capable of creating social and environmental impacts. Tamadun House is an inspiring example of how Bumn houses can develop, be better and bring concrete changes to the community,” he said. This program is also in line with Asta Cita President Prabowo 3rd point, namely ‘increasing quality employment, the encouragement of entrepreneurship, the development of creative industries and continuing infrastructure development’. As the winner of the Pertamina Umk Academy 2024, the Tamadun House proves its ability in social leadership and resilience, as well as an example of a successful model of community -based empowerment and circular economy. Tamadun’s home also supports the achievement of sustainable development goals (SDGs), especially SDG 5: Gender Equality, SDG 8: Works and Economic Growth, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Through the synergy between MSMEs, the community and the support of the company, the House of Tamadun shows that from the birth of hope for hope, and from the expectation of a more just, green and inclusive future. Also watch the video: Touch the texture of the bag of Fish Nets waste to plastic bottles (PRF/EGA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here