Palm oil is used in about 50 percent of consumer goods, yet most people do not even know that it exists. Known for its versatility and low-cost, palm oil can be found in everything from lipstick to cookies. Unfortunately, this oil has some other, less than desirable, attributes that come at a high cost to the planet. The majority of the world’s palm oil is harvested from the tropical forests of Borneo and Sumatra. To make room for the ever-popular palm plant, a large majority of this native forest has been slashed and burned. It is estimated that 300 football…

Source: Huge Win for Orangutans! Scientists Develop Yeast-Based Alternative to Palm Oil – Animals and Nature