Saving Indonesia's rainforests

Last edited 14 March 2014 at 1:30pm

Indonesia's rainforests are a biodiversity hotspot, rich in endemic species, and vital in regulating the Earth's climate. But these forests are being torn down for palm oil, pulp and paper plantations - making Indonesia the world's third largest greenhouse gas emitter and threatening endangered species such as orang-utans with extinction. Greenpeace is campaigning globally to protect Indonesia's rainforests.

Campaign updates

Quick response from Nestle, but not much to report

You have to hand it to Nestle - they're quick off the mark when it comes to launching a PR offensive, and with orang-utans hanging around (and sometimes off)...
Posted by jamie - 17 March, 2010 - 16:57

Quick response from Nestle, but not much to report

You have to hand it to Nestle - they're quick off the mark when it comes to launching a PR offensive, and with orang-utans hanging around (and sometimes off)...
Posted by jamie - 17 March, 2010 - 16:57

Nestlé and palm oil: the chain of destruction

Nestle, the makers of Kit Kat, are using palm oil from areas of destroyed rainforest, despite being aware that one of their suppliers, Sinar Mas, has a track...
Posted by jamie - 17 March, 2010 - 09:01

Nestlé and palm oil: the chain of destruction

Nestle, the makers of Kit Kat, are using palm oil from areas of destroyed rainforest, despite being aware that one of their suppliers, Sinar Mas, has a track...
Posted by jamie - 17 March, 2010 - 09:01

Kit Kat: give the orang-utan a break

Email Nestlé's CEO Paul Bulcke to demand they stop using palm oil from trashed rainforests We all like a break, but the orang-utans of Indonesia don't...
Posted by jamie - 17 March, 2010 - 08:48 -

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