Some environmentalists would argue that there’s no such thing as sustainably grown palm oil, because of the crops links to deforestation and human rights abuses. Eco-Business spoke to Monique van Wijnbergen about how palm can be done right. Many people think there is no such thing as sustainably grown palm oil, an ingredient found in half […]
By Monique van Wijnbergen Palm oil is an ingredient as widespread as it is controversial. Found in products like food, cosmetics, soap, and even detergent, it is a hot topic among those concerned with the environment, animal welfare, and food justice. In the media, there has been a lot of attention on palm oil, especially for […]
September is Palm Done Right Month, an opportunity for consumers and natural products industry players to push for more sustainable ingredient choices. This may be the third annual Palm Done Right month, but the drive for more sustainably sourced palm oil is a year-round effort that is increasingly bringing together natural products industry leaders and […]
Despite new cases of COVID-19 on the rise, lockdowns are lifting, businesses are reopening and some students are returning to school in person. With the pandemic far from over, there is speculation that a second coronavirus wave could be imminent. Over 132,000 American businesses have permanently or temporarily closed since March, according to Yelp. While […]
SEPTEMBER’S PALM DONE RIGHT MONTH IS A CALL FOR UNITY, giving consumers, brands, and retailers a chance to #UniteForPalmDoneRight. There are over 100 Partners who have joined our mission to increase awareness for palm oil that is organic, deforestation-free, wildlife-friendly, fair and social. All of our partners will receive awesome swag this year and our […]
Our #sayitonthewrappercampaign is a call to action to stop hiding palm oil use behind unclear ingredient names, instead to have transparent communication about palm oil. The campaign also supports our partners who are having an open conversation with consumers about why they have chosen to use sustainable palm oil in their products. Click here to read […]
