"17% of the Amazon rainforest has been lost in the last 50 years" HELP. BE. THE. CHANGE. to end deforestation!
"Forests cover 31% of the land area on our planet."
"Forests play a critical role in mitigating climate change because they act as a carbon sink - soaking up the carbon dioxide that would otherwise be free in the atmosphere."
"The U.S. National Cancer Institute has identified 3,000 plants that are active against cancer cells and 70% of these plants are found in the rainforest."
"Forests cover 31% of the land area on our planet."
About
We are a nonprofit organization located in Providence, Rhode Island that dedicates our time and energy to generate awareness about deforestation. The RIFPC strives to provide people with informed facts about the major causes of deforestation (mainly focusing on palm oil) and to offer some solutions on how to help put an end to it...
Shop
All merchandise will be purchased from a wholesale company called 4Imprint. The products chosen are all eco-friendly and made from organic/ recycled materials. The distribution of profit for each product sold is split between the RIFPC and its fellow co-sponsored organizations (Amazon Watch, Trees for the Future, Forest Stewardship Council)...
Get Involved
Become an active member of your society! By getting involved with/ becoming a member of organizations such as the Rhode Island Forest Preservation Committee, Amazon Watch, Forest Stewardship Council, and Trees for the Future, you will start to become more aware/ understanding of the immediate threats deforestation...
