Say no to palm oil Eco Classic Round Sticker

A cut cat protester with his placard. Environmentalists agree that farming of oil palm trees is extremely bad for the planet. Deforestation ibeing a major reason, and it is said that Palm oil production has been responsible for around 8% of the world's deforestation between 1990 and 2008. Forests are burned to clear areas where people can grow oil palms, even if it's illegal. This destroys places where plants and wildlife live, meaning the area has less biodiversity. Species like orangutans, rhinos, elephants and tigers can be affected. It is also not said to be not very good for your health to eat it.