Q: Can you make good quality soap using the cold method without palm oil i.e. is there an environmentally sound alternative to using palm?

A: You can use any types of oils you want. You could do a 100% Olive Oil soap or a 75% Olive Oil 25% Coconut Oil or really any number of combinations. Palm is not necessary to make a good bar of soap, though it does contribute to lather and hardness.