Banana Fiber Extraction

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The use “Banana^’’ fiber textile and other purpose as natural material is a new concept for Kenya. However, considerable research work has been done by textile research organizations including Kenya Industrial Research Development Institute(KIRDI), Rivatex and Moi University-Eldoret and it has been found that banana fiber can be a very promising source of natural fiber in the coming period. It may be noted that this fiber is already used successfully in Philippines since decades and hence it is also known popularly as “Manila Hemp”. The other name of this fiber is it belongs to musa sapientum species.   The proposed project envisages setting up of a facility for Banana fiber extraction from waste banana stem, cleaning, grading and converting it up to finished readymade garment. Presently, waste banana stems pose problem of disposal and are available almost free of cost in Central and South Kenya. The Scope of Nyangorora Banana Processors’ Environmental Management System(EMS) covers growing and processing bananas and other fruits on company owned regions, farms, harvesting, transport, packaging and sale of processed banana stem products. The Company in its textile operations will reduce waste and minimize the consumption of resources, consider the wider global impact of all activities along the value chain, and educate, train and motivate all actors in the value chain to carry out services in an environmentally responsible manner and ensure that continuous professional development strategies remains core to our business goals. Environmental Management System(EMS) will apply to the head office in Nyamira and Kisii,

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