Deforestation

Oxygenation is the second part of the carbon cycle. As we loose forests, the Earth's ability to sequester carbon is hampered. Globally the biggest reasons for deforestation are Palm Oil and Soy.   Both driven by consumer demand. Read labels when you purchase.

Palm Oil

Palm oil is found in everything from snack foods to beauty products such as hand sanitizers, skin creams, lipstick

Snack foods:

• Ice cream
• Margarine
• Coffee shop coffee
• Cookies
• Packaged bread

Non food products.

• Detergent
• Soap
• Biodiesel
• Hand sanitizers

Most deforestation for palm oil is done here:

• Malaysia
• Peru
• Guatemala
• Indonesia
• Rhodesia
• Australia

Other names for palm oil are:

• Elaeis guineensis.
• Etyl palmitate.
• Glyceryl.
• Hydrogenated palm glycerides.
• Octyl palmitate

Soy

Food products:

• Soy sauce
• Miso
• Tofu
• Vegetarian meat alternatives

Read the labels on what you purchase. Make sure you don't contribute to deforestation