Aluan - make good with coconut.

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Aluan - Make Good With Coconut.

Project 2018-03-09 16:48:20 +1300

It's time to make good - with a jar of the finest & rarest, certified organic, sustainable raw coconut oil.



From a rare island dialect, āluān is all about your trajectory. It’s a reminder to keep an eye on ourselves and to make good in a world of tricky, unsustainable business.

With a premium, cold-pressed and entirely raw production process, we’re maximising the value added to coconuts in the same place they’re grown, supporting communities who depend on coconuts for their livelihoods. By disobeying a little and interfering just enough we’re protecting oceans and rainforests in unconventional ways.
 

IN A NUTSHELL

āluān's sustainability story begins with failure: Founders Jane Dunlop and Luke Swainson, (New Zealanders from Taranaki and Manawatu), learned first-hand that global environmental projects they were involved with would end abruptly once aid money ran out. This not only damaged relationships with Indigenous Peoples and local communities, but the environment too. Getting support for ambitious not-for-profit partnerships was also challenging, especially for politicians who needed to show economic growth and job creation.

We've come to realise the absolute importance of all three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social AND economic. We need an integrated approach. Our solution is to have a stake in the local economy to prove that for-profit ventures really can have a positive impact. They can make good.


 

THE PROBLEM – R.I.P to The Jungle Book.

Living and working around Sumatra, we see first-hand that forests and wildlife are disappearing. Fuelled mostly by the ongoing demand for unsustainably sourced palm oil, we risk of losing the cast of The Jungle Book  – tigers, elephants, orang-utan, rhinos.


We understand that a lack of work opportunities forces people into extractive industries as people with limited options still have to make ends meet. We're providing alternative options, and set out to prove that sustainable business is possible. If it’s possible here, it’s possible everywhere!



OUR SOLUTION – Visible farming with positive environmental impact.

We’re on Simeulue Island, producing the finest, rarest, raw, virgin coconut oil. We’ve gained organic certification for 10 remote Islands around Simeulue, plus additional mainland plantations owned by small-scale farming families.

We're weaved ourselves throughout the entire supply chain so we can tell each coconut's story, from tree-to-you.

We are:

  • Replanting existing, under-utilised land so no rainforest is affected
  • Maximising the value-add to coconuts, supporting farming families at the origin
  • Utilising every part of the coconut to achieve zero waste
  • Keeping eyes on turtle poachers by managing plantations of surrounding islands
  • Implementing GPS traceability so that we know exactly where our coconuts come from (by comparing this to satellite imagery we can ensure we don’t source from areas of cleared rainforest).
  • Developing an experiential English language environment school at the origin


WHERE WILL YOUR PLEDGE GO?

Your contribution is critical: you’ll enable us to launch our first bottled coconut oil and connect remote Simeulue Island with New Zealand, and the world.


You'll enable us to:

  • Purchase recyclable and reusable jars for bottling
  • Buy whole coconuts at premium prices from small-scale farming families
  • Monitor and protect critically endangered turtle populations from poachers
  • Support the establishment of a hands-on environmental school
  • Pilot a bioenergy system to start powering our factory from coconut waste


A TRANSPARENT IMPACT TRAJECTORY.

We measure our impact against leading international standards (IRIS). We're brand new on the scene, but have completed baseline assessments in order to set a benchmark from day one. Our policy is for radical transparency, we'll share our stories with you - even if there are a couple of  uncomfortable ones! It’s all learning. We believe openness is transformative - its where the best learning comes from.


THE LOFTIER GOALS - Bioenergy and zero waste

Our applied technologist and Bioengineer, Angie, is building partnerships and designing sytems to convert,
husks, spent shells, leaves and retired trunks into bioenergy. First to power our factory and then, the entire island.

That’s us turning c
oconut waste and byproduct into energy to provide sustainable electricity to the 100,000 population of Simeulue -  just a little more appealing than the Island's current diesel generator!

 


WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS?

 

 
THANKS FROM THE ALUAN CREW

 

 

 WANT MORE?

If you’re looking to invest in something good, get in touch with us direct at [email protected]

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

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Updates 1

The āluān staff lottery: new rewards added!

29/05/2018 at 8:16 PM

Supporters of āluān,

It looks as though we may have a tortoise and hare situation on our hands!

We're halfway through the campaign, and just under halfway to our goal.

We need your continued help to spread our campaign, beat the $30K goal, and to ensure you get what you've pledged for.

 

So, with this in mind....

 

 

New rewards added!

 



 


This is also an opportunity to get your raw coconut oil, coconut bowls and retired coconut trunk tumblers:


 

A massive thank you for your contribution, for giving back to the coconut's origin, and for consuming sustainably.

Warm regards,

āluān.

 

    Pledgers 191

    Celia Sherlaw
    17/06/2018 at 3:38pm
    Rai Banbury
    17/06/2018 at 3:29pm
    Cam Walsh
    17/06/2018 at 2:47pm
    Lynley stringer
    17/06/2018 at 2:43pm
    Kristina Finch
    17/06/2018 at 1:27pm

    "Awesome stuff guys!!! "

    Lisa Lynskey
    17/06/2018 at 12:54pm
    Maz
    16/06/2018 at 10:01pm

    "Awesome .. well done♥️"

    Antoine Schoorl
    16/06/2018 at 2:13am
    David
    15/06/2018 at 9:52pm
    Simon Travaglia
    14/06/2018 at 8:39am
    Niels Madsen
    13/06/2018 at 10:28pm

    "Delivered as much as possible at Mahi-Mahi resort in jars. Will then be a small quantity than 200 l well understood. Preferable plastic jars"

    Jack Harris
    13/06/2018 at 9:27pm
    Nadine Martin
    13/06/2018 at 4:52pm
    Jaime Jaims Hayden
    13/06/2018 at 3:40pm
    Dan Benchimol
    13/06/2018 at 10:33am
    Anonymous pledger
    12/06/2018 at 8:37pm
    Stacey Singh
    12/06/2018 at 5:03pm

    "Amazing work 😉 absolute dedication . Love this project . All the very best on your journey "

    Michael August
    12/06/2018 at 5:00pm
    Linda
    12/06/2018 at 8:57am
    Judson Somerville MD
    09/06/2018 at 2:54am
    Karen Dunlop
    08/06/2018 at 4:28pm

    "Fight the good fight! We need more companies globally like yourselves to make a real change. Ps Jane, Luke and Blake.. One day I’ll visit! "

    Anonymous pledger
    08/06/2018 at 3:12pm
    Reuben
    08/06/2018 at 2:12pm

    "What a cool idea the staff travel lottery is: although I would prefer not to be updated on their experiences. Good luck!"

    Magdalena Williams
    08/06/2018 at 11:10am
    James Lawton
    07/06/2018 at 8:58pm

    "great cause guys "

    Jules Meredith
    07/06/2018 at 8:25pm
    Nicola Watson
    07/06/2018 at 9:54am

    "Good luck Jane + Luke "

    Anonymous pledger
    07/06/2018 at 7:21am
    Estherina Daniel
    07/06/2018 at 2:53am

    "You guys rock and we can't wait to visit and see this all happen for real. "

    Imogen Sorley
    06/06/2018 at 2:25pm

    "Coconut oil me up. Rock on, aluan 🤘🏻🔥"

    Aluan - Make Good With Coconut.

    Project 2018-03-09 16:48:20 +1300

    It's time to make good - with a jar of the finest & rarest, certified organic, sustainable raw coconut oil.



    From a rare island dialect, āluān is all about your trajectory. It’s a reminder to keep an eye on ourselves and to make good in a world of tricky, unsustainable business.

    With a premium, cold-pressed and entirely raw production process, we’re maximising the value added to coconuts in the same place they’re grown, supporting communities who depend on coconuts for their livelihoods. By disobeying a little and interfering just enough we’re protecting oceans and rainforests in unconventional ways.
     

    IN A NUTSHELL

    āluān's sustainability story begins with failure: Founders Jane Dunlop and Luke Swainson, (New Zealanders from Taranaki and Manawatu), learned first-hand that global environmental projects they were involved with would end abruptly once aid money ran out. This not only damaged relationships with Indigenous Peoples and local communities, but the environment too. Getting support for ambitious not-for-profit partnerships was also challenging, especially for politicians who needed to show economic growth and job creation.

    We've come to realise the absolute importance of all three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social AND economic. We need an integrated approach. Our solution is to have a stake in the local economy to prove that for-profit ventures really can have a positive impact. They can make good.


     

    THE PROBLEM – R.I.P to The Jungle Book.

    Living and working around Sumatra, we see first-hand that forests and wildlife are disappearing. Fuelled mostly by the ongoing demand for unsustainably sourced palm oil, we risk of losing the cast of The Jungle Book  – tigers, elephants, orang-utan, rhinos.


    We understand that a lack of work opportunities forces people into extractive industries as people with limited options still have to make ends meet. We're providing alternative options, and set out to prove that sustainable business is possible. If it’s possible here, it’s possible everywhere!



    OUR SOLUTION – Visible farming with positive environmental impact.

    We’re on Simeulue Island, producing the finest, rarest, raw, virgin coconut oil. We’ve gained organic certification for 10 remote Islands around Simeulue, plus additional mainland plantations owned by small-scale farming families.

    We're weaved ourselves throughout the entire supply chain so we can tell each coconut's story, from tree-to-you.

    We are:

    • Replanting existing, under-utilised land so no rainforest is affected
    • Maximising the value-add to coconuts, supporting farming families at the origin
    • Utilising every part of the coconut to achieve zero waste
    • Keeping eyes on turtle poachers by managing plantations of surrounding islands
    • Implementing GPS traceability so that we know exactly where our coconuts come from (by comparing this to satellite imagery we can ensure we don’t source from areas of cleared rainforest).
    • Developing an experiential English language environment school at the origin


    WHERE WILL YOUR PLEDGE GO?

    Your contribution is critical: you’ll enable us to launch our first bottled coconut oil and connect remote Simeulue Island with New Zealand, and the world.


    You'll enable us to:

    • Purchase recyclable and reusable jars for bottling
    • Buy whole coconuts at premium prices from small-scale farming families
    • Monitor and protect critically endangered turtle populations from poachers
    • Support the establishment of a hands-on environmental school
    • Pilot a bioenergy system to start powering our factory from coconut waste


    A TRANSPARENT IMPACT TRAJECTORY.

    We measure our impact against leading international standards (IRIS). We're brand new on the scene, but have completed baseline assessments in order to set a benchmark from day one. Our policy is for radical transparency, we'll share our stories with you - even if there are a couple of  uncomfortable ones! It’s all learning. We believe openness is transformative - its where the best learning comes from.


    THE LOFTIER GOALS - Bioenergy and zero waste

    Our applied technologist and Bioengineer, Angie, is building partnerships and designing sytems to convert,
    husks, spent shells, leaves and retired trunks into bioenergy. First to power our factory and then, the entire island.

    That’s us turning c
    oconut waste and byproduct into energy to provide sustainable electricity to the 100,000 population of Simeulue -  just a little more appealing than the Island's current diesel generator!

     


    WHAT’S UP FOR GRABS?

     

     
    THANKS FROM THE ALUAN CREW

     

     

     WANT MORE?

    If you’re looking to invest in something good, get in touch with us direct at [email protected]

     

     

      

     

     

     

     

    Comments

    The āluān staff lottery: new rewards added!

    29/05/2018 at 8:16 PM

    Supporters of āluān,

    It looks as though we may have a tortoise and hare situation on our hands!

    We're halfway through the campaign, and just under halfway to our goal.

    We need your continued help to spread our campaign, beat the $30K goal, and to ensure you get what you've pledged for.

     

    So, with this in mind....

     

     

    New rewards added!

     



     


    This is also an opportunity to get your raw coconut oil, coconut bowls and retired coconut trunk tumblers:


     

    A massive thank you for your contribution, for giving back to the coconut's origin, and for consuming sustainably.

    Warm regards,

    āluān.

     

      Celia Sherlaw
      17/06/2018 at 3:38pm
      Rai Banbury
      17/06/2018 at 3:29pm
      Cam Walsh
      17/06/2018 at 2:47pm
      Lynley stringer
      17/06/2018 at 2:43pm
      Kristina Finch
      17/06/2018 at 1:27pm

      "Awesome stuff guys!!! "

      Lisa Lynskey
      17/06/2018 at 12:54pm
      Maz
      16/06/2018 at 10:01pm

      "Awesome .. well done♥️"

      Antoine Schoorl
      16/06/2018 at 2:13am
      David
      15/06/2018 at 9:52pm
      Simon Travaglia
      14/06/2018 at 8:39am
      Niels Madsen
      13/06/2018 at 10:28pm

      "Delivered as much as possible at Mahi-Mahi resort in jars. Will then be a small quantity than 200 l well understood. Preferable plastic jars"

      Jack Harris
      13/06/2018 at 9:27pm
      Nadine Martin
      13/06/2018 at 4:52pm
      Jaime Jaims Hayden
      13/06/2018 at 3:40pm
      Dan Benchimol
      13/06/2018 at 10:33am
      Anonymous pledger
      12/06/2018 at 8:37pm
      Stacey Singh
      12/06/2018 at 5:03pm

      "Amazing work 😉 absolute dedication . Love this project . All the very best on your journey "

      Michael August
      12/06/2018 at 5:00pm
      Linda
      12/06/2018 at 8:57am
      Judson Somerville MD
      09/06/2018 at 2:54am
      Karen Dunlop
      08/06/2018 at 4:28pm

      "Fight the good fight! We need more companies globally like yourselves to make a real change. Ps Jane, Luke and Blake.. One day I’ll visit! "

      Anonymous pledger
      08/06/2018 at 3:12pm
      Reuben
      08/06/2018 at 2:12pm

      "What a cool idea the staff travel lottery is: although I would prefer not to be updated on their experiences. Good luck!"

      Magdalena Williams
      08/06/2018 at 11:10am
      James Lawton
      07/06/2018 at 8:58pm

      "great cause guys "

      Jules Meredith
      07/06/2018 at 8:25pm
      Nicola Watson
      07/06/2018 at 9:54am

      "Good luck Jane + Luke "

      Anonymous pledger
      07/06/2018 at 7:21am
      Estherina Daniel
      07/06/2018 at 2:53am

      "You guys rock and we can't wait to visit and see this all happen for real. "

      Imogen Sorley
      06/06/2018 at 2:25pm

      "Coconut oil me up. Rock on, aluan 🤘🏻🔥"

      This campaign was successful and got its funding on 17/06/2018 at 11:00 PM.