You’ve probably heard palm oil production is causing deforestation and biodiversity loss on a massive scale. You might be surprised, however, how many products contain palm oil. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s Tracey Gazibara shares how the zoo protects species and habitat by supporting efforts to produce Sustainable Palm Oil. (See links below for her slides.)
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was the first zoo to join the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. Over a dozen other zoos followed. Tracy explains why we shouldn’t boycott palm oil, but should instead support certified sustainable palm oil.
Pikes Peak Environmental Forum presenting sponsors are Becky, the Gardener and Peak Radar.
LINKS:
Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
Sustainable Palm Oil Shopping App by Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – links at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo – Palm Oil Crisis page
Rainforest Action Network video about orangutans and palm oil
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Environmental Compliance Systems
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This program was recorded at the January 25 luncheon meeting of the Pikes Peak Environmental Forum. The Forum informs the community in Colorado Springs on issues of environmental import.
Our monthly luncheon meeting topics have ranged from how earthquakes can predict weather events to sustainable energy solutions. Each month we learn something we weren’t necessarily aware we needed to know, but in broadening our knowledge, we deepen our understanding of, and our connection to, the world. Learn about future luncheons at our Facebook page.
UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS:
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Water in our Region
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future – Sustainability in Progress
7:30-9am, Ivywild School – Wildcat Room
Friday, February 22, 2019
Fibershed – Care What You Wear, Judith Rice-Jones
Pikes Peak Environmental Forum
Noon to 2 pm, Margarita at Pine Creek (Please RSVP)
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Built and Natural Environment: Water and Air Quality
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future – Sustainability in Progress
7:30-9am, Ivywild School – Wildcat Room
Friday, March 22
Fungi, the Forgotten Kingdom, Mike Esom
Pikes Peak Environmental Forum
Noon to 2 pm, Margarita at Pine Creek (Please RSVP)
Friday, April 26
Mile High Youth Corps
Providing lifetime skills for youth in the arenas of energy conservation and trail building
Pikes Peak Environmental Forum
Noon to 2 pm, Margarita at Pine Creek (Please RSVP)
The following environment/sustainability organizations in the Pikes Peak region collaborate to produce the Peak Environment podcast about environmental stewardship, sustainable living and enlightened public policy in the Pikes Peak Region.
Peak Alliance for a Sustainable Future
Pikes Peak Environmental Forum
Pikes Peak Library District Green Team
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