Compulsory labeling of palm oil
Target:
The Australian and New Zealand government
Sponsored by:
Palm oil plantations kill around 50 orangutans per week, and their reproduction rate is only 1 baby every 7 years! At the moment, palm oil can be labeled as 'vegetable oil' in products, but us, as the public would like to be able to make informative choices. And as well as killing orangutans, palm oil is also terrible for our health!
For more info visit-
www.palmoilaction.org.au
For more info visit-
www.palmoilaction.org.au
Palm oil plantations kill around 50 orangutans per week, and their reproduction rate is only 1 baby every 7 years! At the moment, palm oil can be labeled as 'vegetable oil' in products, but us, as the public would like to be able to make informative choices. And as well as killing orangutans, palm oil is also terrible for our health!
For more info visit-
www.palmoilaction.org.au
For more info visit-
www.palmoilaction.org.au
we would just like to be able to have the right to make informative choices when purchasing goods, as 'vegetable oil' could be one of many types of oils, most non-deadly.
It isn't a very big ask, but it could make a very big impact on the survival of these beautiful orangutan's survival.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
It isn't a very big ask, but it could make a very big impact on the survival of these beautiful orangutan's survival.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
We signed the "Compulsory labeling of palm oil" petition!
# 929:
1:39 am PST, Feb 8,
Claire Taylor, Australia
People deserve the choice to know if they are purchasing a product that is a food source for thousands of orangutans
People deserve the choice to know if they are purchasing a product that is a food source for thousands of orangutans
# 928:
5:20 pm PST, Feb 6,
Elly Tyquin, Australia
I am 14 years old and I can't believe orangutans could die out in only 10 years. We need more people to get on board to help these endangered animals and make sure palm oil is labeled so people know what palm oil is doing to orangutans.
I am 14 years old and I can't believe orangutans could die out in only 10 years. We need more people to get on board to help these endangered animals and make sure palm oil is labeled so people know what palm oil is doing to orangutans.
# 927:
3:39 pm PST, Jan 31,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 926:
10:49 pm PST, Jan 30,
Laine Seater, Australia
# 925:
10:48 pm PST, Jan 30,
Name not displayed, Australia
i hate that! so cruel!
i hate that! so cruel!
# 924:
10:43 pm PST, Jan 30,
Cj DiNardo, Australia
People have the right to know what they are buying and using
People have the right to know what they are buying and using
# 923:
7:53 am PST, Jan 29,
Joanne Hill, United Kingdom
The consumer has a right to know what ingrediants they are buying and therefore make our own choices. Palm oil is killing the orangutan and their habitat.
The consumer has a right to know what ingrediants they are buying and therefore make our own choices. Palm oil is killing the orangutan and their habitat.
# 922:
10:06 am PST, Jan 26,
Name not displayed, New Jersey
We, the public, have a right to know the specific ingredients in our food and cosmetic products. Products containing palm oil and its derivatives are used to feed and groom our bodies, yet we may only see the vague description of "vegetable oil." I in no way condone the deforestation process currently employed to build palm plantations. I want labels to be specific so that I have the choice to stand by my convictions. Because of the palm oil industry the beautiful orangutan is projected to become extinct in as little as 10 years. Deforestation is not necessary to produce palm oil. Palm oil in itself, is a useful product for cooking and cosmetics. However, until its derivation process is modified I have the right to boycott this product. Forest destruction aside, as a consumer, I believe I should be able to fully understand the products being sold to me, and thus, more specific labeling is necessary.
We, the public, have a right to know the specific ingredients in our food and cosmetic products. Products containing palm oil and its derivatives are used to feed and groom our bodies, yet we may only see the vague description of "vegetable oil." I in no way condone the deforestation process currently employed to build palm plantations. I want labels to be specific so that I have the choice to stand by my convictions. Because of the palm oil industry the beautiful orangutan is projected to become extinct in as little as 10 years. Deforestation is not necessary to produce palm oil. Palm oil in itself, is a useful product for cooking and cosmetics. However, until its derivation process is modified I have the right to boycott this product. Forest destruction aside, as a consumer, I believe I should be able to fully understand the products being sold to me, and thus, more specific labeling is necessary.
# 921:
3:06 am PST, Jan 25,
Tom Overton Skinner, Australia
# 920:
12:13 am PST, Jan 25,
Laura Aldersea, Australia
# 919:
7:09 pm PST, Jan 23,
James Baldwin, Australia
# 918:
8:33 pm PST, Jan 20,
Koehl Willy, France
# 917:
7:54 pm PST, Jan 20,
Renate Brownjohn, Australia
# 916:
7:15 pm PST, Jan 20,
FRANCIS Tarpey, Australia
# 915:
4:10 pm PST, Jan 20,
Nick H, Australia
# 914:
4:09 pm PST, Jan 20,
N Hackett, Australia
# 913:
4:08 pm PST, Jan 20,
Ann Mackenzie, Australia
# 912:
4:06 pm PST, Jan 20,
Krystal Mackenzie, Australia
# 911:
3:14 am PST, Jan 20,
Chloe Bisset, Australia
# 910:
7:19 pm PST, Jan 19,
Krystal Jade Mackenzie, Australia
# 909:
7:01 pm PST, Jan 19,
Jordan Tibbitts, Australia
# 908:
6:44 pm PST, Jan 19,
Chyanne Sloan, Australia
# 907:
6:31 pm PST, Jan 19,
Kirrilly Harrison, Australia
# 906:
6:25 pm PST, Jan 19,
Name not displayed, Australia
I like to be able to make informed decisions about what I am buying; I don't want to be involved in the deaths of innocent animals.
I like to be able to make informed decisions about what I am buying; I don't want to be involved in the deaths of innocent animals.
# 905:
12:36 pm PST, Jan 11,
Sarah Luchetta, California
# 904:
2:39 am PST, Jan 11,
Name not displayed, Australia
# 903:
12:35 am PST, Jan 10,
Linny Nyst, Minnesota
# 902:
3:13 am PST, Jan 8,
Rebecca Andrews, Australia
We want to KNOW what is in the products we buy, what the companies we support through our buying habits are using in their products. It seems like a perfectly reasonable concept. Apparently product labels are supposed to provide us with the details so we can make informed and healthy choices. I'd say products that are NOT decimating our rain forests, greatly contributing to carbon emissions and killing our precious endangered species are the healthier choice for all. We need the facts to be able to do so, thanks.
We want to KNOW what is in the products we buy, what the companies we support through our buying habits are using in their products. It seems like a perfectly reasonable concept. Apparently product labels are supposed to provide us with the details so we can make informed and healthy choices. I'd say products that are NOT decimating our rain forests, greatly contributing to carbon emissions and killing our precious endangered species are the healthier choice for all. We need the facts to be able to do so, thanks.
# 901:
4:36 pm PST, Jan 4,
Emily Morrison, Australia
