We source our coconuts from various places that are far from the ocean. Typically they would end up in landfills. After the husk is immersed in water for 6 weeks, the fiber is extracted mechanically, and the pith is left behind stored in heaps to age. After that we sift out rocks and other debris multiple times to insure we have the best consistency. We then rinse it at least three times in fresh water to remove any excess salt content before compressing it into easy to handle bricks.