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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!
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Please allow the Body Shop to honor their commitment to women's health, consumer health, and the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
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It is very important to many people that the core values that make The Body Shop successful are kept. It would be even more commendable if you implemented those values to the rest of the L'Oreal companies.
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My daughters and I loved the products we purchased from thr Body Shop. We knew that we didn't have to worry about any chemicals added to that one special item that we looked forward to getting. Please keep the 'green' in what the Body shop has become well known for or lose many, many, customers.
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Please dont do this, this stuf is gd, i love it, my custom wont b ther if u take it away
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Please be proactive in this quest. As a genealogist, I see a trend where, the majority of the poplulation is living far longer than our forefathers, there is a disturbing increase of early death from cancer......this is amazing to me in a time where medical technology has made immeasurable strides in curing the populcation, yet cancer is on the increase.....a result of the chemicals we are exposed to in all areas of life. Help to erradicate these toxins and chemicals that ultimately destroy families.
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As a concerned supporter of the Body Shop, I implore you to 'keep it green!' One of the most valuable aspects of the Body Shop is it's compassionate products. Please do not change this. Thank you .
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The Body Shop's entire raison d'etre has been to provide "green" alternatives to their mainstream competitors' products. Please preserve that essential core value!If not, I shall be sad to take my $$$$$ elsewhere.Please do not disapoint such Loyal customers !
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The longterm health of myself as a mother, my daughter, and the animals that make our planet and lives so rich are very important to us.
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We need healthy cosmetics in this day and age. We need to keep The Body Shop green! Thank you :).
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This is a time where alternatives are not only safer but needed. The planet and it's occupants can't stand anymore abuse. Not only will it be easier to sleep at night but the world will respect your conscious actions to respectfully live.
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Please do not test on animals Thanks!! Use safe products
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There are so many things that can do harm to us today, please dont let one of them be a loreal business or product. We are worth it.....
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I was shocked to read that the Body Shop had sold out to L'Oreal! Please keep the Body Shop GREEN!
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The Body Shop's entire raison d'etre has been to provide "green" alternatives to their mainstream competitors' products. Please preserve that essential core value!
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Please understand that the Body Shop's Message is the Value of its products. I am sure you would find more L'Oreal Customers that would agree rather than would oppose this.
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the Body Shop has always been special. Please keep it that way.
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I am saddened by the announcement that my favorite "green' company the Body Shop was sold to such a company as L'Oreal, well know for animal testing. I hope and anticipate that L'Oreal will honor the commitment that The Body Shop has made to it's core values. I will keep in touch as well as seek other "green" personal care companies just in case the worst happens.
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I encourage you to take a good look at the Body Shop and follow the example set by them. Animal testing is unneccessary, and to be frank, I probably won't buy from the Body Shop any longer, as long as you still animal test.
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Please keep The Body Shop's core values in tact. You bought the company for it's success and it's market. Another reason is to offer chemical free, earth friendly products to the market. There are people out here who truly care what they put on their bodies.
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It is horrifying to find chemicals, animal testing in almost every cosmetic product which causes not only health risk to those using it, but ruining the environment, and hurting animals. It is truly disgusting and trust me, consumers will turn elsewhere for more friendly products.
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I use these products because of the operation's commitment to fair trade and renewable business practices. If that changes I'd chose to put my $$$ elsewhere
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Please keep the Body Shop as it is: no animal testing. I won't buy cosmetics that are tested on animals.
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What happens when you run out of animals... do you start using the homeless? You are disgusting human beings!!!
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dreams can come true? So, don't just let the body shop in its true value, but adopt its spirit yourself. Real advertising campaigns with real products for us: real women. Thank you.
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There is no reason for me to shop at The Body Shop anymore. I used to buy everyone Christmas and birthday presents there. The Body Shop WAS a unique and special place. The all-mighty dollar has found another victim.
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I was so upset to hear that the Body Shop had been sold. Anita Roddick was a marvelous role model for business, valuing care for earth and people over profits and using her position to take a stand on social justice issues. Now that L'Oreal has taken over, it looks like business as usual - I won't be buying.
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