Activists Demonstrate Nationwide Against Burger King Deforestation Links
Activists Demonstrate Nationwide Against Burger King’s DeforestationLast week, Mighty Earth revealed the deforesting practices of Burger King suppliers Cargill and Bunge in our report, The Ultimate Mystery Meat: Exposing the Secrets Behind Burger King and Global Meat Production. Following the release, there was a groundswell of consumer concern culminating in rallies outside Burger Kings across the country. In Miami, East Lansing, MI, Atlanta, Austin and White Plains, NY, conscientious consumers stood together to protest Burger King’s lack of any meaningful sustainability policy.
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Actividad q más afecta al planeta. Invest. reveals massive deforestation in Burger King’s supply chain @standmighty https://t.co/hOTaNsr6LX
— carmen loli (@coconajuice) March 2, 2017
What’s @BurgerKing hiding? Deforestation! RT to tell BK to stop buying from suppliers driving #deforestation. https://t.co/UJuIjSS7aK
— Kristin Urquiza (@kdurquiza) March 6, 2017
When the environment is under attack, what do we do? STAND UP FIGHT BACK! #activism @StandMighty #climatechange https://t.co/9RHpLhTfxM https://t.co/gZ9DSa6HNv
— Amanda Daria (@dariasays) February 26, 2017
It was a heartening week of action against corporate environmental devastation. And it’s not too late to join! Sign our petition to demand Burger King rid its supply chain of deforestation now.
