Vietnam, Worker In A Factory That Processes Coconuts. Coconut Shells Are Burned And Processed Into Activated Carbon Filters. Royalty-Free Stock Image

Worker checks the transportation of the coconut shells into the oven, where they are burned in a controlled manner. Coconut shell is an agricultural waste and is available in plentiful quantities throughout tropical countries worldwide. In many countries coconut shell is subjected to open burning which contributes significantly to CO2 and methane emissions. Coconut shell is widely used for making charcoal.