Palm oil: What is the sustainable alternative?

Why sustainable palm oil is an efficient, vital crop – and how sustainable practices can make a difference

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The demand for palm oil – which is used in about 50% of products on supermarket shelves – has led to unsustainable practices, threatening forests and wildlife. Yet there is a way to ensure it is produced sustainably. BusinessGreen explores how. 

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