Environmental Film Series: Palm Oil in the Land of Orangutans

This popular event features provocative documentaries spotlighting relevant environmental topics facing the planet today. This year's series is made possible through generous support from Peace Health. Clark County Green Neighbors, and Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington.

This month's film is Palm Oil in the Land of Orangutans. In Southeast Asia, an unusual collaboration between Copenhagen Zoo and the partially Danish-owned United Plantations (UP) is underway to create a more sustainable production of palm oil. Solutions are sought in nature itself. Instead of using chemical pesticides against pests, leopard cats, black cobras, and owls are deployed to kill rats. In laboratories, ‘beneficial’ insects are cultivated to control outbreaks of harmful insects. Additionally, corridors of rainforest are planted between the palms, providing wild animals with space to live and move from one place to another. However, the question remains: Is there a sustainable balance between economy and ecology?

Event Schedule:

4:30pm – Doors Open

4:45pm – Pizza

5:00pm – Film Starts

Pizza will be provided including Gluten Friendly/Vegan options. A water station will also be available. Please help us reduce waste by bringing your own water bottle. 

Learn more about the film and watch a trailer here.

Please register in advance here.

This film series was made possible by our partners at Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington. Sponsored by Clark County Green Neighbors and PeaceHealth.