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Greenpeace offers solutions to deforestation

 


Whether it’s convincing Barbie to go for greener packaging or partnering with the music industry to promote responsible-sourced instruments, our team can fortunately celebrate several victories for the forests.  

Great news for Indonesian rainforest: Asia Pulp & Paper commit to forest conservation policy

BOS Foundation (Borneo Orangutan Survival)We primarily focus on consumer power to protect vulnerable ancient forests. When an individual makes an environmentally-conscious choice, it is an important step for conservation. But when a corporation implements an environmentally-conscious policy, that impact is amplified thousands of times over.  Often times, it takes the power of the consumer to pressure a company to do the right thing.


And all the amazing creatures who call those forests home can thank mindful consumers for making that important step in the conversation process.

 

Recent Major Victories

 Asia Pulp & Paper commit to deforestation policy to protect Indonesian rainforest

 

Brazilian companies to cut ties with deforestation and slave labor

 

 Yum! Brand commits to a sustainable packaging policy for its restaurants including Pizza Hut, KFC and Taco Bell

 

 

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BREAKING: Greenpeace activists stop coal shipment at Pulaski Bridge in Chicago

BREAKING: Greenpeace activists stop coal shipment at Pulaski Bridge in Chicago

Blog by ceaton | May 24, 2011 5 comments

Eight Greenpeace activists have stopped a coal barge in the river from the Pulaski Bridge. Rappelling off the bridge, they displayed a banner that said “We can stop coal” and “Nosotros podemos parar el carbόn.” Dangling above...

One year after Nestlé committed to giving rainforests a break

One year after Nestlé committed to giving rainforests a break

Feature story | May 23, 2011 at 9:40

It’s now been one year since pressure from thousands of people around the world convinced the world’s largest food and drink company - Nestlé - to give Indonesian rainforests and their inhabitants a break by removing products responsible for...

Brazilian Forest Code vote delayed, but destruction spikes

Brazilian Forest Code vote delayed, but destruction spikes

Blog by Daniel Brindis | May 19, 2011 1 comment

As the Brazilian congress continues to debate the forest code and seriously consider amnesty to environmental criminals, a chunk of the amazon the size of greater Los Angeles (477 square Km) disappeared, just this past month alone...

The Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement: one year on!

The Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement: one year on!

Feature story | May 18, 2011 at 21:35

A year after the signing and announcement of the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement (CBFA), there has been significant progress on implementation.

Cree Heritage Park a first step to save the Broadback Valley

Feature story | May 17, 2011 at 10:00

Greenpeace supports the announcement by Quebec to create the Assinica Cree Heritage Park over 3,000 square kilometers of Oujé-Bougoumou Cree Nation territory but points out it is only a first step in saving the Broadback Valley conservation hotspot.

Profile of a Greenpeace Semester Alum

Profile of a Greenpeace Semester Alum

Blog by Mary Sweeters | May 13, 2011

If you’re a college student or you know a student who wants a real hands-on experience and training in environmental organizing and activism, check out the Greenpeace Semester – the application deadline for the 2011 fall semester  ...

Activists to Brazilian Congress- Turn off the chainsaw (Desliga a moto serra!)

Activists to Brazilian Congress- Turn off the chainsaw (Desliga a moto serra!)

Blog by Daniel Brindis | May 10, 2011 1 comment

Some assume that the Amazon chainsaws have been quiet for the last few years. In some ways it’s true: over the last ten years deforestation rates have been falling. Pressure from Greenpeace, our supporters and allies has helped...

What YUM! Inc. Doesn't Want You to Know

What YUM! Inc. Doesn't Want You to Know

Blog by rskar | April 26, 2011 6 comments

Have you ever heard of the company called YUM! Brands? Most haven’t.  Despite that, YUM! is actually the world’s largest fast-food company... bigger than McDonald’s or Burger King.  You probably haven’t heard of them because they...

Power Shift 2011 was full of (direct) action

Blog by David Pinsky | April 21, 2011

My feet are sore, my voice is gone, and my body is tired. My heart is filled with joy and resolve. Following Power Shift 2011 , I am empowered, inspired, and ready to fight for our planet for the rest of my life. On Monday, I...

Tongass wildlands get big win in court

Tongass wildlands get big win in court

Blog by Larry Edwards | March 10, 2011 3 comments

Last week brought a big legal victory for Greenpeace and other plaintiffs, in a judgment voiding the Forest Service’s exemption of the Tongass National Forest from the Roadless Rule. The case, Organized Village of Kake v. USDA was in U...

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