Who is Using All the Rainforest?

Posted June 27, 2011 in The Understory

UPDATE: On October 11, 2012, Disney announced a comprehensive paper policy that maximizes its use of environmentally superior papers like recycled and eliminates controversial sources like those connected to Indonesian rainforest destruction….

Cargill: Keep Slave Labor Out of US Grocery Stores

Posted June 23, 2011 in The Understory

Did you know that palm oil—a pervasive vegetable oil widely known for its disastrous effect on rainforests—is found in about half of the goods at your local grocery store? Palm…

What is Sustainable Palm Oil? Part One

Posted June 22, 2011 in The Understory

What is Sustainable Palm Oil? Part one of a three-part series. Palm oil has become an increasingly hot topic over the last year. This thick, long-lasting oil is found in…

Indonesian Forest Moratorium Falls Short

Posted June 21, 2011 in The Understory

Telepak and the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) have just released a report confirming that the Indonesian Forest Moratorium was breeched on the day it was announced. The photographic evidence in…

Leading Rainforest Destroyer APP Issues Attack on RAN’s Credibility

Posted June 13, 2011 in The Understory

UPDATE: On October 11, 2012, Disney announced a comprehensive paper policy that maximizes its use of environmentally superior papers like recycled and eliminates controversial sources like those connected to Indonesian rainforest destruction….

Disney’s Ties to Rainforest Destruction Exposed…Again

Posted June 10, 2011 in The Understory

UPDATE: On October 11, 2012, Disney announced a comprehensive paper policy that maximizes its use of environmentally superior papers like recycled and eliminates controversial sources like those connected to Indonesian rainforest destruction….

Take Action: Make Girl Scout Cookies Rainforest Safe

Posted May 3, 2011 in The Understory

It’s pretty crazy to think that something as seemingly innocent as Girl Scout cookies could be contributing to rainforest destruction, the violation of Indigenous rights and the extinction of endangered…