Planet Not Palm

FACTS AND HISTORY

Palm oil has a long history, beginning in 3,000 BC.

Palm oil is a tricky substance. Oftentimes, on ingredient lists, palm oil will be listed under different names.

Palm oil is a substance that comes from palm trees. It is used in things such as candy, chips, and hygiene items.

Palm oil plantations are created by cutting down rainforests worldwide.

The demand for palm oil is huge, and people have turned to deforesting large areas.

We need to find an environmentally and ethically friendly solution - and soon.

Not only is palm oil bad for the environment, it's also commonly a source of child labour and human rights violations.