Is America's love affair with Girl Scout cookies having a negative impact on the environment? 'Early Show' anchor Marysol Castro chronicles the story of two dedicated Girl Scouts on a mission to remove palm oil from the organization's cookies. When best friends Madison Vorva and Rhiannon Tomtishen set out to earn their bronze awards five years ago, they had no idea their project would put them at odds with their organization. "We became really interested and very passionate about protecting the orangutan," Tomtishen explains.
During their study of the orangutans, the girls learned that the animals are endangered as a result of three main factors, one of which is palm oil production. "The rainforest land is cleared so that palm oil plantations can be planted," Vorva explains. According to Castro, "The non-profit organization sells more that $700 million worth of cookies each year. For these scouts, it's not a price worth paying."
During their study of the orangutans, the girls learned that the animals are endangered as a result of three main factors, one of which is palm oil production. "The rainforest land is cleared so that palm oil plantations can be planted," Vorva explains. According to Castro, "The non-profit organization sells more that $700 million worth of cookies each year. For these scouts, it's not a price worth paying."
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