Certified: Products with these seals protect birds, bees and other wildlife
Saving orangutangs
Palm oil production is considered the single biggest threat to critically endangered orangutans—it drives massive deforestation and habitat loss and shows little sign of slowing down. Some certifications attempt to encourage more sustainable, orangutan-friendly production of palm oil, such as from the Rainforest Alliance and the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. The Orangutan Foundation International, meanwhile, encourages people to try to avoid palm oil altogether, and keeps a running list of products that steer clear of the nearly-ubiquitous ingredient.