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Because They're Worth It: Keep the Body Shop Green!
Target: Sir Lindsay Owen-Jones, CEO, L'OrealSponsored by: Breast Cancer Fund
Protect the planet. Oppose animal testing. Support community trade. The Body Shop's core values have always distinguished it from mainstream businesses - and made it an icon within the progressive community.
Last month, this pillar of corporate social responsibility was sold to L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetics company known for its popular brands such as Maybelline, Kiehl's and Lancome. Now, we're at risk of losing an important ally in the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
To date, over 300 companies have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, a pledge to replace chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other serious health concerns with safe alternatives. The Compact is being promoted by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a coalition of women's health and environmental organizations coordinated by the Breast Cancer Fund. Shockingly, our government allows the $35 billion beauty industry to use unlimited amounts of chemicals in everyday products such as lotions, shampoos and make-up with no required safety testing whatsoever.
The Body Shop signed the Compact in 2004, but L'Oreal refused and thus far, has made no effort to replace or even acknowledge the toxic ingredients in its products.
L'Oreal's acquisition of The Body Shop won't be official until May 1st. That's why we must act now to ensure that L'Oreal honors The Body Shop's commitment to safe cosmetics!
Last month, this pillar of corporate social responsibility was sold to L'Oreal, the world's largest cosmetics company known for its popular brands such as Maybelline, Kiehl's and Lancome. Now, we're at risk of losing an important ally in the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
To date, over 300 companies have signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, a pledge to replace chemicals linked to cancer, birth defects and other serious health concerns with safe alternatives. The Compact is being promoted by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a coalition of women's health and environmental organizations coordinated by the Breast Cancer Fund. Shockingly, our government allows the $35 billion beauty industry to use unlimited amounts of chemicals in everyday products such as lotions, shampoos and make-up with no required safety testing whatsoever.
The Body Shop signed the Compact in 2004, but L'Oreal refused and thus far, has made no effort to replace or even acknowledge the toxic ingredients in its products.
L'Oreal's acquisition of The Body Shop won't be official until May 1st. That's why we must act now to ensure that L'Oreal honors The Body Shop's commitment to safe cosmetics!
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We signed the “Because They're Worth It: Keep the Body Shop Green!” petition!
# 150:
1:39 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Nicolas Humphrey, Ph.D., Wisconsin
Please respect the natural world by eschewing the use of animal involvement. There are effective alternatives, such as computer modelling, that can be used in lieu of endangering natural species.
Please respect the natural world by eschewing the use of animal involvement. There are effective alternatives, such as computer modelling, that can be used in lieu of endangering natural species.
# 149:
1:39 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Joel Fine, Virginia
# 148:
1:39 pm PDT, Apr 21,
NV Jensen, California
# 147:
1:39 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Elizabeth Guthrie, New York
# 146:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Amanda Harbold, Pennsylvania
# 145:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Elizabeth Skipp, Florida
Animals are ours to protect and conserve! They are not ours to use in any way, shape or form.
Animals are ours to protect and conserve! They are not ours to use in any way, shape or form.
# 144:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Kristin Martinez, California
Please show the public that your acquisition will not change this company's core values. Doing so can have only negative results.
Please show the public that your acquisition will not change this company's core values. Doing so can have only negative results.
# 143:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Claudia Schumann, California
You must continue the values of The Body Shop, especially NO ANIMAL TESTING. I buy The Body Shop's products because of this.
You must continue the values of The Body Shop, especially NO ANIMAL TESTING. I buy The Body Shop's products because of this.
# 142:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 141:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Paul Dalton, Texas
# 140:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 139:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Amy King Schoppert, Washington
# 138:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Melissa Gonzales, Georgia
# 137:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Lisa Andrews, Texas
I had no idea that L'Oreal had bought The Body Shop. I hope that L'Oreal learns that the strength of The Body Shop brand relies on cruelty free products, and fair trade.
I had no idea that L'Oreal had bought The Body Shop. I hope that L'Oreal learns that the strength of The Body Shop brand relies on cruelty free products, and fair trade.
# 136:
1:38 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Judith Mallinger, Colorado
This is an easy fix. DO NOT purchase products produced by L'Oreal or anything they own. At some point the message will be clear: they'll either continue to grow as a viable corporation or, they will not.
This is an easy fix. DO NOT purchase products produced by L'Oreal or anything they own. At some point the message will be clear: they'll either continue to grow as a viable corporation or, they will not.
# 135:
1:37 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Brian Robinson, New York
LISTEN - the people are speaking . . .
LISTEN - the people are speaking . . .
# 134:
1:37 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Aaron Decker, Michigan
A company is only as good as its products.
A company is only as good as its products.
# 133:
1:37 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Susan Mohn, Washington
# 132:
1:37 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Jamie Burghoffer, Idaho
Animal testing is wrong. People who oppose it don't want to mistakenly purchase a product from a self-proclaimed green shop. Don't fool consumers and please don't taint the resume of the body shop.
Animal testing is wrong. People who oppose it don't want to mistakenly purchase a product from a self-proclaimed green shop. Don't fool consumers and please don't taint the resume of the body shop.
# 131:
1:37 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Susan Toth, Michigan
# 130:
1:37 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Tara Knapp, Nebraska
# 129:
1:36 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Brittany Craig, Pennsylvania
# 128:
1:36 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Tammy Martin, North Carolina
The Body Shop is my fav!!! Please don't make me stop shopping there
The Body Shop is my fav!!! Please don't make me stop shopping there
# 127:
1:36 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Janice Buckner, North Carolina
# 126:
1:35 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Joe Nolan, New York
# 125:
1:35 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Jennifer Griffith, Georgia
# 124:
1:35 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Lynne Murray, North Carolina
# 123:
1:35 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Kathryn Weller, Virginia
I've been a loyal Body Shop customer for years. And I'll give L'Oreal the same loyalty . . . as long as the Body Shop stays GREEN! Thank you!
I've been a loyal Body Shop customer for years. And I'll give L'Oreal the same loyalty . . . as long as the Body Shop stays GREEN! Thank you!
# 122:
1:34 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Rochelle Rocha, New Mexico
# 121:
1:34 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Patrick Auld, North Carolina
# 120:
1:34 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 119:
1:34 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Allison Rownd, North Carolina
# 118:
1:34 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Beth Cole, New York
# 117:
1:34 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Christiaan Siano, Texas
# 116:
1:33 pm PDT, Apr 21,
April Hoffmeister, New York
# 115:
1:33 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Holly Phipps, Oregon
If the women in this country were to boycott L'Oreal, would that help in your decision. I for on ewould do that probably along with countless others.
If the women in this country were to boycott L'Oreal, would that help in your decision. I for on ewould do that probably along with countless others.
# 114:
1:33 pm PDT, Apr 21,
James Mitchell, California
# 113:
1:33 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Linda Detrick-Jaegly, Ohio
I love the Body Shop! Please don't force me to shop elsewhere.
I love the Body Shop! Please don't force me to shop elsewhere.
# 112:
1:33 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Kelcey Reen, New York
# 111:
1:33 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Jo-Ann Zink, Massachusetts
For the protection of all life, please keep cosmetics pure and safe. Protect all creatures from harm NO Animal testing please ~~~no chemicals . Respect all life Jo Zink
For the protection of all life, please keep cosmetics pure and safe. Protect all creatures from harm NO Animal testing please ~~~no chemicals . Respect all life Jo Zink
# 110:
1:33 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Virginia S. Rogers, Alabama
# 109:
1:33 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Samandi Adams, California
# 108:
1:32 pm PDT, Apr 21,
George Sloan, California
# 107:
1:32 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Rell Sanderson, California
# 106:
1:32 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Melissa Bishop
, New York
# 105:
1:32 pm PDT, Apr 21,
L. Walters, Virginia
# 104:
1:32 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Name not displayed, New York
The main reason I buy products at the body shop is because of their policy against animal testing and chemical-free products. I won't ever buy anything else there if you change that policy.
The main reason I buy products at the body shop is because of their policy against animal testing and chemical-free products. I won't ever buy anything else there if you change that policy.
# 103:
1:31 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Rebecca Tversky, California
# 102:
1:31 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Madiha Rashid, New York
# 101:
1:31 pm PDT, Apr 21,
Lisa D'Antonio, Florida