Bio 100

Rainforest Products Fact Sheet
NEGATIVE IMPACT
HIGH = extensive clearing and destruction of native tropical forest to harvest this product
MODERATE = some significant alteration of native tropical rain forest to harvest this product
LOW = little or no alteration of native tropical forest to harvest this product
ALTERNATIVES
Are there other low impact products that can be used instead of moderate or high negative impact rain forest products?
Rainforest Product Negative Impact on Rainforest Alternatives if available
Teak Moderate in s.e Asia (where it is native) and high in Central America purpleheart, iroko wood, and Angelique
Pineapple High Peaches
Vanilla Low n/a
Rubber High Recycle and reuse this product
Bell Peppers High n/a
Pistachios High n/a
Cashews High Peanuts (grown in U.S.)
Red Grapefruits High n/a
Avocados High n/a
Beans High n/a
Beef High Eat less meats
Fish High n/a
Teas High Buy Lipton and PG tip brands
Coffee High n/a
Oranges High Oranges grown in the U.S.
Gum High n/a
Chocolate High n/a
Sugar High n/a
Bread High n/a
Seasonings Low n/a

Survey: Would you choose an alternative?

Survey: I asked 4 of my family members, 6 coworkers, and 5 fellow classmates whether, or not they would buy an alternative for a product they really like if it would help conserve tropical rainforest deforestation.
Results: 7 said they would still keep buying the original product, 3 said they would try an alternative, but 5 did say they would try an alternative if it is at an affordable price. People From: Family Work School
Decision Total:
Yes
for Alternative 1 1 1 3
No,
for Alternative 2 4 1 7
Maybe,
if affordable 1 1 3 5 Total People: 15

Rainforest Lab Would you Choose an Alternative? When researching about the topic of this lab, it was hard to find