Eco-conscious and Sustainability-focused Brand Kheoni Paving the Way for a Greener Future

"If you really, truly are into sustainability, you cannot operate in isolation. You need to be transparent." -Khayal Garg, Green Warrior

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It is a well-known fact that beauty and cosmetic products use palm oil as a vital ingredient, but have you ever wondered what impact this has on biodiversity? Studies suggest that the use of palm oil in beauty products represents approximately 7 per cent of the European markets and a staggering 10 per cent of the global markets. The result is depleting forest covers!

Palm oil is used by the biggest of self-proclaimed sustainable, inclusive and exclusive beauty brands, not only for its skin-benefits but also because of how reasonable it is to source. But is it ethical to opt for affordability at the cost of our environment when there are more beneficial alternatives out there? Let us try and find answer to this question.

The Detrimental Effects of Palm Oil Production on the Environment

The global demand for palm oil is so high that large areas of rainforests are cut down and burned to make way for palm oil plantations. This deforestation severely impacts biodiversity, destroying habitats and endangering wildlife. Moreover, the increasing emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) contribute to climate change, causing global warming and unusual weather patterns that have become increasingly common. In places like Indonesia, where palm oil plantations are most widespread, there are higher emissions of GHGs and societal issues such as child labour and exploitation.

However, the damage doesn't end here. Tribes and communities that rely on forests for their livelihoods are tormented because of their habitats being destroyed. The affected communities struggle to survive while many go extinct.

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