Study denounces ecological impact of cocoa, soy or vanilla production

Cocoa, soya, vanilla... These products, which are very consumed by Europeans, have serious social and environmental consequences in the producing countries. A study published on Thursday 17 April examines 13 major import routes according to their CO2 emissions, their impact on deforestation, their use of child labour or the standard of living of producers.

A study carried out for Greenpeace, the Veblen Institute and Max Havelaar highlights, Thursday, April 17, the disastrous consequences on the environment of everyday products such as cocoa, coffee, or rice, but also less expected foods such as orange juice or vanilla.

This study carried out by BASIC classifies several food chains according to their harmfulness to the environment and human rights.

A study published on Thursday examines 13 major import chains based on their CO2 emissions, their impact on deforestation, their use of child labour and the standard of living of producers.

A study carried out by BASIC highlights the impact of agricultural imports in France on human rights and the environment. Cocoa, coffee, rice or palm oil... some "hide up worrying realities", points out the document published on Thursday. Faced with these data, three organisations call for strengthening the requirements for imported products on the European market. - Cocoa, tomatoes, vanilla... The list of the worst imported products to consume …

Behind the chocolate, the coffee, the vanilla or the orange juice that we consume every day, hide a dark reality ignored. An unpublished study commissioned by Greenpeace, Max Havelaar and the Veblen Institute, puts cards on the table. The article Cacao, rice, coffee... a study reveals the hidden face of our imported foods appeared first on WE DEMAIN.