USTP Claveria, Universitas Brawijaya partner to convert coffee waste into useful products
By Louriejean L. Alfar, International Affairs Office, USTP Claveria
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The University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in Claveria, Misamis Oriental (USTP Claveria), through its Department of Environmental Engineering and the Faculty of Agricultural Technology, Universitas Brawijaya (FAT-UB), Indonesia, successfully carried out a community development initiative on February 7, 2026, at Lanise, Claveria, Misamis Oriental, to convert coffee waste into useful products and advance public health.
The initiative, titled “Waste to Product Innovation and Sanitation Management in Coffee Manufacturing for Sustainable Community and Human Health Development,” brought together international faculty experts and local stakeholders to promote sustainable livelihood practices and improve community health.
During the activity, officials from USTP Claveria were present to express their support, including Chancellor Dr. Renato O. Arazo, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Dr. Alexander L. Ido, and Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology Dr. Maribel S. Tizo, who delivered a message underscoring the importance of international collaboration and community-centered development initiatives. The primary beneficiaries of the activity were members of Kapunungan Alang sa Ugmang Masanag Ug Haruhay Nga Nilungtaran (KAUMAHAN), an indigenous farmers’ association composed of 92 members (32 female and 60 male), with approximately 70 percent belonging to Indigenous Peoples (IPs). The association plays a vital role in local coffee production and agricultural development in the area.
Universitas Brawijaya faculty members Dr. Novia Lusiana, Dr. Luhur Akbar Devianto, Dr. Yusron Sugiarto, Dr. Ni’matul Izza, and Mr. Akhiyan Hadi Susanto led practical workshops on turning coffee waste into sustainable and commercially viable products during the training sessions. Participants were trained in producing fuel briquettes, developing organic compost, and creating sanitation-related products. Complementing the environmental and livelihood training, the activity also included a free medical outreach for the community. Residents were provided health screenings, including blood glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid testing. The outreach underscored the program’s holistic approach, linking environmental sustainability with human health development.
The program’s successful implementation strengthened Universitas Brawijaya and the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines’ common goal of empowering rural and indigenous communities through health promotion, sanitation management, and sustainable technologies, turning waste into opportunity while fostering a more resilient and healthy future.
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