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The USA consumes only 1.8% of the world's total palm oil production. The EU 10%. The Nutella consumption effect on orangutans is completely anecdotic. Not every
by fvdessen 9y ago
The USA consumes only 1.8% of the world's total palm oil production. The EU 10%. The Nutella consumption effect on orangutans is completely anecdotic. Not everything bad that happens on this planet is the responsability of the western man.
- newnewpdro 9y agoCitations needed. Also, what %age of palm oil production is by western corporations?
- sleepyhead 9y agoIt's correct that EU and US are not the biggest consumers - they do use a lot though. India and China are the main consumers. And their imports are increasing. Not sure how accurate these stats are but here are some numbers: https://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/profile/hs92/1511/ https://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/profile/hs92/1511/