In the cocoa production the harvest and post-harvest processes tend to generate residues that, if not properly treated or disposed of, become a source of pests or diseases for the crop and the farmer; it is an environmental contaminant, which is equivalent to 70-80% of the total fruit (husk, placenta, leachates). In the case of cacao pod husk (CPH), its hollow form contributes to the accumulation of water or leachates. These residues with no apparent profitable use may have components of agro industrial interest such as pectins, cellulose, starches in products with high added value. As a result, the physicochemical characterization cacao pod husk (CPH) of clones CCN51, FEAR5 and FSV41 is presented; to identify different applications such as biopolymers, bioremediation, renewable energies and their potential biotechnological use contributing to the circular economy according to the characteristics of each clone. It is concluded that it is important to continue with the research on cocoa pod husks (CPH) of the different clones and to promote the sustainable development of cocoa in the Department of Risaralda, Colombia.