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5 Ways to Make Every Day Earth Day

When I tell new acquaintances that I work as chief program officer for the Rainforest Alliance,…

April 19, 2019 by Nigel Sizer, Rainforest Alliance Chief Program Off...

FAQ: Does Rainforest Alliance Certification require a farm to be organic?

Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farms are not required to be organic. Certified farms meet the R…

Rainforest Alliance Staffers at the 2017 March for Science, Washington D.C.

Countdown to Earth Day

As we count down to another Earth Day, it's worth taking stock of what has been achieved over…

April 17, 2019 by Han de Groot, Rainforest Alliance CEO

Tabitha Njoki, tea farmer

Tabitha Njoki: Renewable-Energy Entrepreneur

This Kenyan tea farmer and entrepreneur sells solar lamps and cook stoves in her…

Muigui Kihara, renewable energy entrepreneur

Muigui Kihara: Biomass Briquette Maker

Muigui produces and sells biomass briquettes to entrepreneurs who take them to homes in remote…

Mary Waihigo Kamau

Mary Waiyego: Biomass Briquette Maker

Mary uses agricultural waste to produce smoke-free briquettes.

Purity W’Njema: Renewable-Energy Convert

Kenyan Purity W’Njema says using biomass briquettes save her time and energy.

Brown-Throated Three-Toed Sloth

11 Amazing Rainforest Animals

Rainforests are home to some of nature’s most magnificent creatures