Take action by donating to organizations making a difference
What you Can Do Today
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Choose products that use sustainably sourced palm oil, identified by certifications like RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil). Avoid products that contribute to deforestation and habitat destruction.
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Purchase products with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification, which ensures that the materials are sourced from responsibly managed forests, reducing the demand for unsustainable palm oil production.
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Raise awareness about the environmental impact of unsustainable palm oil production by discussing it with friends and family. Sharing information can encourage others to make more conscious choices.
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Get involved with organizations that work on the ground to protect rainforests and promote sustainable practices. Volunteering can directly contribute to conservation efforts.
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Donate to or support charities focused on rainforest conservation, wildlife protection, and sustainable development. These organizations often work to combat deforestation and promote sustainable palm oil production.
Charities to Support
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Orangutan Foundation International (OFI)
OFI is dedicated to the conservation of wild orangutans and their rainforest habitat. Founded by Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, OFI works primarily in Indonesia's Borneo region, focusing on habitat protection, rehabilitation, and research. They run the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine, where orphaned and displaced orangutans are rehabilitated. The organization also conducts educational outreach and campaigns against deforestation, especially from palm oil plantations.
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Orangutan Outreach
Orangutan Outreach is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of orangutans in Borneo and Sumatra. They work to rescue, rehabilitate, and release orangutans back into the wild, while also supporting local conservation projects and raising global awareness about the threats to orangutans, particularly from deforestation and the palm oil industry. Orangutan Outreach collaborates with other conservation groups and provides funding to several rescue centers.
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Save the Orangutan
Save the Orangutan is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting orangutans and their rainforest habitats in Borneo. The organization focuses on the rescue, rehabilitation, and reintroduction of orangutans into the wild, while also supporting sustainable development projects and community education to reduce human impact on the environment. Save the Orangutan works closely with local partners, such as the Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation, to enhance their conservation efforts.