This September marks the third annual Palm Done Right Month when consumers and the industry come together and take a stand for sustainable choices. Palm Done Right (PDR), a mission-based educational platform from Colorado-based Natural Habitats USA, Inc. continues to educate the public about the many benefits of palm oil. PDR believes it’s critical to support companies and brands that use palm oil that is designated 100 percent organic, deforestation-free, wildlife friendly, fair and social.
Palm oil—the world’s most consumed vegetable oil, according to the company—is found in over half of household goods from foods to personal care products. When it is produced the wrong way, it can have a devastating impact on wildlife, forests, and communities. PDR, on the other hand, nurtures the soil, protects forests and wildlife habitats, provides fair wages and fosters strong communities.
PDR continues to scale its efforts and now has a network of over 100 PDR partners who support and share the PDR mission. This increase in the partner network enables them to have a greater impact on farmers, workers, communities and the environment. By converting an additional 33 percent of hectares from conventional oil palm growing to organic and sustainable palm cultivation, in 2020 alone, PDR is scaling its reach and impacting efforts like:
• Expanding training and support for oil palm growers so they can convert to full organic management of their farms
• Eradicating chemical use and preventing soil and water contamination
• Protecting forests and wildlife
• Ensuring fair trade and sustainable practices
• Paying farmers a premium for their harvest
“This is how we #UniteForPalmDoneRight and support September’s Palm Done Right Month,” said Monique van Wijnbergen, sustainability and corporate communications director for Natural Habitats. “We are giving consumers a path to create a positive impact by making the right product choices. When shoppers find the PDR logo on a brand package, they can trust that the palm oil in that product came from an organic, fair trade and sustainable source. PDR unites shoppers, retailers, brands, manufacturers, farmers, communities and nature. Let’s #UniteForPalmDoneRight and come together for people and our planet.”
For more information, visit https://www.palmdoneright.com/ or https://www.natural-habitats.com/.
