https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0 Chocolate: Here is a look at how the chocolate industry can be more sustainably based on the 3 pillars of sustainability. (IMPORTANT NOTE: If a note shares a color with another note it means they are directly connected.) en-us 2019-03-25 15:47:04 UTC 2025-05-10 00:00:29 UTC hello@padlet.com eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/344890315 2019-03-25 15:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/344890315 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/344890433 2019-03-25 15:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/344890433 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/344890567 2019-03-25 15:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/344890567 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345736762 One way that we can help the environment is to consider direct trade. This is buying from a chocolate vender that has a direct relationship with the farmer. This limits factory interference, and the pollution that comes with factories.. ]]> 2019-03-27 14:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345736762 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345738943 People have the ability to chose chocolates that are environmental friendly by checking that the labels say one of the following: Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, or UTZ certifications.]]> 2019-03-27 14:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345738943 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345741615 In some areas of Africa, sections of the rainforest have been striped down to make way for the planting of cacao trees. This can be stopped by reusing previous land. ]]> 2019-03-27 15:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345741615 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345745410 There has been much evidence of unfair treatment for the farmers that work to gather cocoa. This includes child labor laws being broken. To reduce this it is important to look at the labels and support the companies that are paying their workers properly. ]]> 2019-03-27 15:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345745410 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345748002 A lot of water is needed to grow Cocoa. If farmed in the proper setting/environment, then the use of water is not an issues.]]> 2019-03-27 15:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345748002 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345748982 By limiting the use of fertilizers and pesticides, and finding more natural means for making the soil right, can help reduce the chemicals that are entering both the environment and people.]]> 2019-03-27 15:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345748982 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345760734 There is a big argument to produce this product more locally to reduce prices. If it is produced in Brazil, for example, it then travels to areas like the United States and then back to Brazil. this transportations ups prices.]]> 2019-03-27 15:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345760734 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345762469 2019-03-27 15:41:14 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345762469 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345763672 2019-03-27 15:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345763672 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345763966 2019-03-27 15:43:41 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345763966 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345764633 2019-03-27 15:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345764633 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345765301 By protecting/preserving the trees and natural inhabitants of the rainforest it will limit animals having to relocate as well and animal extinction. ]]> 2019-03-27 15:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345765301 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345768428 With temperatures rising as a result of global warming, many argue that it will be too hot to grow the crop cocoa]]> 2019-03-27 15:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345768428 eckenrode_j https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345770204 It's said that by 2030, the prices of chocolate could sky rocket with conditions becomes less suitable for growth. One way to prevent this is to find other alternatives to growing cocoa.]]> 2019-03-27 15:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/eckenrode_j/bausist87xp0/wish/345770204