December 28, 2012

Palm Oil Is in Everything from Soap to Waffles -- And Causing Massive Human Suffering and Environmental Harm | Alternet

Palm Oil Is in Everything from Soap to Waffles -- And Causing Massive Human Suffering and Environmental Harm | Alternet
"The ubiquity of palm oil may surprise you. At least one-quarter of all the products found in a grocery story contain palm oil or one of its hundreds of chemical derivatives. Here’s a short list of some of the common brands that use palm oil: 
  • Neutrogena: Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Night Cream
  • Aveda: Aveda Green Science’s Firming Face Cream
  • Clinique: Liquid Facial Soap Extra Mild
  • Kellogg’s: Girl Scout Cookies
  • NestlĂ©: Wonka Chocolate Bars
  • Kraft: Cool Whip
  • Earth Balance: Organic natural buttery spread
  • Nature’s Path: Organic buckwheat wildberry waffles
  • Clif Bar: Lemon Zest Luna Bar