Abstract

The rapid rise in demand of palm oil is having a serious impact in the tropical countries that grow oil palms. The replacement of primary rainforests with plantations across south east Asia is stipping biodiversity, destroying local communities and exacerbating climate change. Large swathes of industry rely on palm oil but with palm plantations now accused of causing massive environmental harm, manufacturers are seeking greener alternatives.

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