The Palm Oil Consumer Dilemma: Boycott or Buy?

Palm oil has been linked to the destruction of the tropical forests in Malaysia and Indonesia for many years and has received more media attention than any other crop, sparking outcries and calls for boycotts.As consumers we are called to act, exert our buying power and challenge the practices of brands and supermarket chains. Is it as simple as boycotting the products that contain any trace of palm oil? Or should we….?

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Forest pledges multiply as palm oil companies respond to clean-up demands – CHANGING TIMES

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