Palm Oil Project

Reaching out to students (anyone!) about palm oil sustainability & responsible consumption.

[Palm Oil Project @POP_UGA]

We’ve had a mistype: use https://t.co/wkc1wbLI9R to listen with Anchor or https://t.co/BiR5hjOCMi to listen in Spotify! #podcast

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Hear ye, hear ye! The first episode of Students for Sustainability is live! Join us as we talk about the basics of palm oil on Anchor (https://t.co/oKiz8sDEhi) or on Spotify! #PalmOil #Sustainability #Environment #Podcast

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Please be patient with us while we work out issues and perfect our process! 🙏🌎🌍🌏

[Palm Oil Project @POP_UGA]

@orangutans Oops! That was a mistype on our part. Try https://t.co/wkc1wbLI9R to listen with Anchor, or you can find us on Spotify! Our Spotify link is in our bio! Thanks!

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"Should we boycott companies who use palm oil altogether?"
Eh, no...it may end up being worse in the long run.
Instead, try to find and promote companies who certify their palm oil as sustainably grown or find alternatives without palm oil!
#PalmOil #Sustainability #ClimateAction

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Guess who's back!
We apologize for that long hiatus, but we're excited to try our hands at podcasting. We'll be dropping our first podcast on Feb 6th, so keep an eye out! 🌎🌍

#PalmOil #RSPO #Sustainability #SustainableLiving #podcast #GlobalCitizen #environment

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We saw a great talk by @RuppertNadine on people’s views of oil palm @ICCB2019 ! We agree- “It’s not the oil, it’s the practice.”

Great to also see it’s not just @universityofga students that feel empowered to improve sustainability, but people all over the world!

[Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil @RSPOtweets]

🔬 Call for research tenders 🌴
We're inviting interested parties to conduct a study on the impact of the RSPO’s Principles and Criteria (P&C) on the protection (maintenance & improvement) of biodiversity in oil palm plantations.
More info here > https://t.co/4gjUtKoX40

[Palm Oil Project @POP_UGA]

It's been a week since our Palm Oil free challenge!
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How is it going? Let us know down below what product you've found in your home, and which product you decided to replace it with

#popuga #sustainability #orangutan #universityofgeorgia #sustainableuga 🌴

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"The Body Shop International is committed to the principles of the Round Table for Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO)."

We can support companies whose products are 100% RSPO certified. Together let's make more sustainable choices!

#popuga #sustainability #universityofgeorgia

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How often do YOU check for Palm oil on ingredient labels?

📚Research from the University of Georgia suggests OVER 50% of UGA students are not actively checking ingredient labels for Palm oil!

♻️#palmoil #orangutan #sustainable #sustainability #sustainableuga #uga #popuga

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Let's make it easy to spot Palm oil...
Use these four common root words if you aren't sure about your product containing palm oil. Remember, it can be sneaky and labeled with OVER 500 aliases!
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#popuga #sustainability #orangutan #universityofgeorgia #sustainableuga
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[Palm Oil Project @POP_UGA]

Ready for a small challenge?

Pick one food items from your pantry...
Does it have palm oil in it?🌴🌴
If so, research an alternative and START making changes!

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Check out this short article on the recent Goldman Environment prize winner, Alfred Brownell, on his fight for environmental justice as he uncovers rising tensions between the Palm industry and local people in Liberia.
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-By: Abdi Latif Dahir

https://t.co/BmOgL0pemj

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🌴 Fact: The best way to avoid Palm Oil in granola bars is to make your own!
Follow this fun, easy, and delicious recipe by @julieseatsandtreats to create your own (no bake) Peanut Butter and Honey Granola Bars.

https://t.co/7h5323oTjt

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Is Palm oil good for your health? Well...

NOT REALLY! Studies have shown that palm oil is extremely high in saturated fats and can be harmful for cardiovascular health. With negative environmental impacts AND negative health benefits, why not consider an alternative? 🌴🚫

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Girl Scout Cookies! What's not to love?? Girl Scout cookies use only RSPO-certified, sustainably-sourced palm oil. So next Girl Scout season, stock up on your favorite ~mindfully sourced~ treats! 🍪
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#popuga #palmoil #sustainability

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Oil palm trees are native to Africa

In the last century, the palm oil industry has expanded globally.

There is another side! In West Africa, Oil palm is grown sustainably. At the core, the crop remains a vital part of local culture, livelihood, and cuisine of the people!
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[Palm Oil Project @POP_UGA]

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Justin's--because who doesn't love a peanut butter cup? Justin's nut butters and peanut butter cups contain RSPO-certified, sustainably-sourced palm oil only. Also, they're delicious. ✔️
#palmoil #popuga #justins #productspotlight #rspo #sustainability

[Palm Oil Project @POP_UGA]

Oil palm trees are native to Africa

In the last century, the palm oil industry has expanded globally.

There is another side! In West Africa, Oil palm is grown sustainably. At the core, the crop remains a vital part of local culture, livelihood, and cuisine of the people!
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