The forests are disappearing with irrevocable consequences<\/strong> for our planet: loss of biodiversity, climate change, rise in zoonotic diseases (transmitted from animals to humans) etc. <\/span><\/p>\n The impact of governments and businesses is huge. We may not all be in a position to directly change their policies but we can, at an individual level, re-examine our own consumption and become consumer activists<\/strong> reducing our own contribution to this destruction. <\/span><\/p>\n Below is a non-exhaustive list of measures we can take so that we in turn can give something back to the forest.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Leather comes from the hides of cattle which in turn require pasture. <\/span><\/p>\n In South America, \u2154 of deforestation is linked to the pasture required for cattle ranching to produce mostly beef and leather. Up until now there has been little export of South American beef, the leather however, is traded globally and France ranks as the world\u2019s second largest consumer of shoes.<\/span><\/p>\n What can I do ?<\/span><\/p>\n Click here for more : Leather is giving the forest a hiding<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> It is estimated that 40% of the tropical timber imported to France comes from illegal logging. As for our own domestic timber, the production is increasingly industrialised and from monoculture. As a result, soil quality is depleted, biodiversity is disappearing and the timber is used primarily for heating.<\/span><\/p>\n What can I do ?<\/span><\/p>\n Oil, gold, coltan\u2026 These rare natural resources are generally present in our electronic devices. As an example, a mobile phone might contain up to 40 precious metals. <\/span><\/p>\n What can I do ?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/b><\/span><\/em>Most meat consumed in France (especially poultry) is produced by intensive farming methods and raised mostly on GM soya. The soya used is widely imported from South America where it represents one of the principle causes of deforestation. <\/span><\/p>\n What can I do ?<\/span><\/p>\n The AB (BIO) label is guaranteed GM free<\/span><\/p>\n Source : Guide des produits contenant des OGM par Greenpeace<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Coffee, chocolate, coconut oil and avocados are all everyday products. However, none of them are produced in Europe and have to travel halfway across the planet before landing on our plates.<\/span><\/p>\n What can I do? <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Support reforestation through our coffee and agroforestry project<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Palm-oil plantations are the chief cause of deforestation in South East Asia. Palm oil can be found in many products, not only food but also cosmetics (soap, creams, oils, perfume, beauty and make-up products) as well as cleaning products. However, it\u2019s in our fuel where we are most likely to find it as this represents \u2154 of France\u2019s palm oil use !<\/span><\/p>\n What can I do ?<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Large scale internationally present manufacturers have the greatest impact on the environment. In seeking to sell to the largest public possible and across the planet they lose control of their supply chains and become contributors to deforestation. <\/span><\/p>\n What can I do? <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n For more information : Casino Group: Responsible for deforestation <\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/envol-vert.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Sans-titre-1.png\" "\\"Sans")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>1- I make sure products I use contain responsibly sourced leather<\/em> <\/strong><\/span><\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>2- I go for wood which is certified, legal and why not local ! <\/b><\/span><\/em><\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>3- I reduce my consumption of products made from rare earth minerals or oil<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>4- I vary my sources of protein <\/b><\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>5 \u2013 I limit my consumption of imported products <\/em><\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>6 \u2013 I make the way I travel more efficient<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>7- Support local businesses and buy direct from the producer<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/h2>\n
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