CASE IN POINT: TO CREATE PALM OIL WITHOUT DESTRUCTION OF OUR RAINFORESTS
An example of how carbon transformation can create value from an existing production process and reduce the need for new materials is the production of a palm oil alternative. By transforming carbon by-products, we are able to create an oil that is better than palm oil in serving the functional needs for a range of everyday products- from soaps, to detergents and shampoos. This could reduce the prevalence of conventional methods of making palm oil, which currently contribute to the deforestation of rainforests, resulting in widespread losses of biodiversity and the destruction of habitats of many endangered species.