“Doughnut giants Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme have made pledges to source deforestation-free palm oil for the sweet treats they produce – a first for the industry. American doughnut and coffee…
September 19, 2014
September 18, 2014
NPR: Sweet – Dunkin’ Donuts and Krispy Kreme Pump Up Pledge On Palm Oil
“Environmentalists say two major doughnut chains got a little sweeter this week. Krispy Kreme and Dunkin’ Brands have both made new commitments to source palm oil for frying their goodies…
September 17, 2014
Mongabay: Plantation companies agree to process to define zero deforestation commitments
“A group of palm oil and timber companies that have pledged to eliminate deforestation from their supply chains have agreed to establish a standard for determining what constitutes “forest” in…
September 8, 2014
Tree Hugger: How rainforest destruction hides in our clothes
“Rayon is an extremely popular fabric, and is used by most major clothing brands. It’s made by a complex chemical process, but at the beginning it starts with wood chips,…
August 14, 2014
Mongabay: ConAgra adopts greener palm oil policy
“U.S. food giant ConAgra has adopted a new sourcing policy that will exclude palm oil produced at the expense of rainforests and peatlands. The policy, signed last week, comes in…
July 30, 2014
Mongabay: Cargill to cut off suppliers who don’t provide deforestation-free palm oil
“Agricultural giant Cargill, America’s largest palm oil importer, will no longer buy palm oil from sources associated with deforestation, conversion of peatlands, and social conflict. The policy, announced Tuesday, follows…
July 29, 2014
The Guardian: On climate change, Disney is no Mickey Mouse operation
“While most of the facts in your article (Missed targets: when companies fail to keep their key sustainability promises, 21 July) were accurate, we were disappointed with the broad brush…
July 1, 2014
Today’s Dietitian: Substituting Palm Oil for Trans Fat
“The FDA’s proposal to ban trans fat has increased demand for palm oil, but is palm oil a good alternative for human health and the environment?” READ THE FULL ARTICLE…
June 13, 2014
Publisher’s Weekly: Publishers Making Progress on the Environment, RAN Says
‘In its first comprehensive report in four years, the Rainforest Action Network has given 10 leading children’s book publishers generally high marks for the actions they have taken to protect…
June 6, 2014
KPBS: Doughnut Day Downer: Palm Oil In Pastries Drives Deforestation
“On National Doughnut Day, it’s hard to imagine how our love of doughnuts might be contributing to deforestation half way around the globe. But here’s the connection: You know that…