Coconut fibre is available in abundance at the test site, which makes it quite viable as a reinforcement material in concrete. Further, it acts as a source of income for the coconut producer who gets the benefits of the new demand generated by the construction industry. In addition to this, it is an efficient method for the disposal of coir mattress waste which will reduce the demand for additional waste disposal infrastructure and decrease the load on existing landfills and incinerators. Coconut fibres being natural in origin, is ecologically sustainable and can bring down the global carbon footprint quite effectively.