Rejected petition Tax palm oil products, or restrict their availability

Using palm oil in many products is damaging forests and habitats around the world. Taxing or restricting availability will protect animals such as orangutans, as well as increase the biodiversity in certain forests.

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Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/267051

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/258385

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/259797

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Date submitted 15 July 2019
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