Those farms that comply are certified and allowed to advertise their achievement. On certified farms, deforestation has stopped and reforestation programs initiated. Workers get good wages, proper safety equipment, improved housing, schools for the children, training for adults, and medical care. Pesticide use has declined dramatically, and the most dangerous chemicals have been outlawed entirely. Soil conservation and waste management programs are in place.
Wildlife is protected, and the edges of natural streams are reforested.
Reybancorp, a subsidiary of Favorita Fruit Hldg. The company has planted hundreds of thousands of trees and restored about 7054 hectares within the world's biodiversity hotspots. The company foundation supports 20 schools and manages the famous R o Palenque Science Center, where records have been set for native plant diversity. Ecuador exports more bananas than any other country, many of them grown on small, family farms. Reybancorp is helping some of those farmers meet the Better Banana Project requirements.