Does palm oil hurt orangutans?

Not only is Palm Oil bad for the environment, and a major cause of climate change, but it is also the leading cause of orangutan extinction. Every year it is estimated that between 1,000 to 5,000 orangutans are killed in Palm Oil concessions.

Why are orangutans the victims of palm oil?

The habitat of orangutans and the immense biodiversity of tropical rainforests are being irreparably destroyed for ever-larger palm oil plantations. The animals are not welcome on the plantation clearings, and would not be able to survive there.

How many orangutans are left in 2021?

Both species have experienced sharp population declines. A century ago there were probably more than 230,000 orangutans in total, but the Bornean orangutan is now estimated at about 104,700 based on updated geographic range (Endangered) and the Sumatran about 7,500 (Critically Endangered).

Why are the orangutans being hurt by the increase in oil palm production?

Over 50,000 orangutans on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra have died because of palm oil deforestation. Orangutans whose habitats have been destroyed often enter villages and oil plantations in search of food where they are captured or killed by farmers who treat them as pests.

Is palm oil in Nutella?

The palm oil we use in Nutella® is 100% sustainable palm oil, traceable back to the mills. It mainly originates from Malaysia (averaging around 80% of our volumes) followed by Indonesia.

How many orangutans are killed every day?

5 to 8 orangutans
There are currently about 50,000 to 65,000 orangutans left in the wild, and it’s estimated that about 2,000 to 3,000 orangutans are killed every year. This corresponds to 5 to 8 orangutans being killed every day, and at this rate orangutans are very likely to become completely extinct within 50 years.

What animals are dying because of palm oil?

Endangered species threatened by unsustainable palm oil…

  • Orangutan. (Bornean Orangutan- Endangered; Sumatran Orangutan – Critically Endangered)
  • Sumatran Elephant. (Critically Endangered)
  • Bornean Pygmy Elephant. (Endangered)
  • Sumatran Rhino. (Critically Endangered)

What would happen if orangutans went extinct?

If orangutans were to disappear, so would several tree species, especially those with larger seeds. The tropical rainforests where Sumatran orangutans live are also home to other spectacular species including rare Sumatran tigers, Sumatran elephants, and Sumatran rhinoceroses.

How can we save orangutans from palm oil?

Here’s what you can do to help:

  1. Support organizations such as Health In Harmony that are working to protect orangutans and their habitats.
  2. Buy FSC-certified products.
  3. Avoid products made with unsustainable palm oil.
  4. Make small changes in your day to conserve natural resources.
  5. Talk to others.

Do Oreos still use palm oil?

Palm Oil is used in over 50% of all products in America from Cereal, Snack Foods, Shampoo, Make Up, Peanut Butter and even American’s Favorite Cookie, Oreo. Yes, it is true, palm oil is one of the ingredients in Oreo Cookies.

Does peanut butter have palm oil?

Peanut butter spreads will contain palm oil plus many other ingredients. Read the front of the peanut butter jar to see if it’s peanut butter or a spread. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated that palm oil is not a healthy substitute for trans fats, yet palm oil consumption continues to rise.