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.

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, LLC and PeakRadar.com.

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

SPONSORS:

Adams Bank and Trust Art of Engineering Becky, the Gardener, LLC Black Hills EnergyEnvironmental Compliance Systems Old Town Bike Shop PeakRadar.com Terra Essentials

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 RegionPeak 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)