The human-caused loss of rainforests is the greatest ecological catastrophe to have befallen Earth in the last 65 million years. Estimates of the current loss of species due to the loss of tropical forests range from 100 to 450 unique forms of lfe becoming extincti each and every day.

The major factor in the continuing loss of these critical ecosystems is the demand for timber. Fueled by an unrelenting and ever-increasing demand for high-quality tropical wood, loggers are targeting the last remaining rainforests of the world for destruction.

Demand for metals and oil is responsible for devastating rainforests around the world. Demand for export agriculture is another major factor in the loss of these great places.

In an unique and unforgettable 90 minutes, Rainforests in Your Shopping Cart explores these issues and their solutions. Tim Keating, environmental scientist, naturalist and director of Rainforest Relief for ten years, presents on the realities of the rainforest like no one else in the country.

With images of the forests and their wildlife, Tim discusses the beauty and wonder of the most diverse ecosystems on Earth. With images of rainforest destruction, Tim shows the connection between demand for key materials and products, and the loss of Earth’s biological 'playground'.

In an unique way that can’t be ignored or forgotten, with images connecting the destruction to the store shelf, Tim shows the loss of rainforests for beef, bananas, aluminum, petroleum, paper, plastic and timber.

Ten years directing the nation’s lead organization working to end imports of rainforest hardwoods has given Tim the perspective and the nerve to state the truth about the loss of rainforests in a way that is hard-hitting and compelling.

Rainforests in Your Shopping Cart will compel audiences to take a hard look at the demands we all place on the world’s natural areas and hopefully, to reduce their consumption of products that lead to the destruction of rainforests.

Audiences agree that Rainforests in Your Shopping Cart works:
“Best presentation I ever saw,” (professor overheard after a presentation at Princeton University). Through the years Tim has heard from dozens of people that have seen the presentation (sometimes years later) saying, “I haven’t eaten a banana since your talk.” Rainforest Relief is creating a wave of understanding about the dynamics of overconsumption of tropical wood, paper, oil, metals and export food products and the loss of rainforests. In this age of corporate rule, Rainforests in Your Shopping Cart will give your audience truthful and useful information that no one else will.