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		saranagati on June 16, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: U.S. Bans Trans Fat how did this become a topic of sustainability? it was banned due to health concerns.

cpeterso on June 16, 2015 | [–]

Trans fat was banned. Palm oil is an alternative to trans fat products, but increased demand for palm oil will increase deforestation.

reagency on June 16, 2015 | [–]

Many people are also concerned about sustainability.

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