By Age Adrian A. eva, reporter Naturloop, a Swiss-based materials science startup with deep Filipino links, is turning coconut husk waste from the Philippines into sustainable wood panels, offering a low-carbon alternative to traditional building materials while addressing deforestation and agricultural waste. Founded in 2014 by faculty members and graduate students at the Bern University of Applied Sciences, NatureLoop was built around the idea of ​​converting agricultural byproducts into construction materials that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.