Its that time of the year when the festival's nearly finished and the students havent yet arrived - still warm enough for sitting in the sun and quiet enough to find a table! Apparently Edinburgh is one of the saddest places in Britain - no wonder, all the road works in the city and the grey glum skies! We blinked and missed the summer.
Something good to cheer you up though – Bunny Huggers is going to be a year old on the 31st October (we are well excited!) and we are thinking of doing a cruelty free fayre, early November - which ties in well with the World Vegan Day on 1st Nov and Bunny Huggers 1st Birthday. We cant do it on our own though - we need people and resources to help us out. Nearly 750 people on this newsletter list, so we are hoping you will reply back and help us organise it! The idea is to promote a cruelty-free lifestyle - towards animals, humans and the environment. If there's enough of us, it should be easy (and fun!) to do - or we'll have to shelve the idea, which would be a shame, so get in touch!
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Dates for your Diary
Details of events http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
Emails to events@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
5th September, 08: from 5pm. Registry House
International Day of Solidarity for Austrian Activists
5th September, 08: from 7pm. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA
Bunny Huggers monthly meeting
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk. Off to the pub for 'cruelty-free' drinks after.
24th September, 08: Discussion group: from 7pm. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA
Topic: Campaign tactics – what works?
The idea is making the social justice struggle more accessible and meaningful in our lives. None of us would wear fur anyway - but we do all wonder what to do with rats in the loft!
3rd Meeting of the Discussion group, book a place now by emailing info@bunnyhuggers.org.ukhttp://bunnyhuggers.org.uk/downloads/BH_Discussion%20Grp_20aug.doc
29th September, 08: Anti-vivisection demo against companies in Edinburgh
Free transport arranged, email info@caare.org.uk to book a place
Stalls and events during Freshers fairs
Email info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk for info
17th Sep: Edinburgh university
22nd Sep: QMU
2nd Oct: Volunteer Center Edinburgh
Free training for campaigners
More details soon, email info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk for info
Every Saturday
Information Stall: From 11am, outside East Register House
Demo: Assemble from 12noon-1pm outside Registry House for the mobile demo - we have all the materials, just bring yourself! Move on to Multrees walk, Princes Street and finally Hunter Square.
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We’ve set up a yahoo group for those who want to take an active part in the behind the scenes planning and organizing for Bunny Huggers activities and events. If you are interested in helping out, sign up here http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/bunny_huggers/
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Lots of people saw the documentary on Channel Four ‘Kill It, Skin It and Wear It’ on the 10th August. We are now getting more requests for information and have decided to do stalls during weekdays over the next couple of weeks as well. However, we are desperately looking for people to man the stall! If you can help for a couple of hours, drop us an email at info@edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk
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Austrian Solidarity: 8th September is the next scheduled review of the remand in custody. The next global day of solidarity has been organized on the 5th of September, we’d be doing a demo in Edinburgh from 5pm outside Registry House. Drop us an email if you are able to attend. More here http://www.austriasolidarity.com
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Scottish Government Consultation on the proposed Marine Bill: Through this Bill it is believed the Scottish Government will tinker with the laws 'protecting' seals in Scotland. In reality there is no law which protects seals in Scotland. Please read the Consultation paper and, at the very least, make a short submission calling for the new Marine Bill to totally outlaw the killing of seals in Scottish waters. Your submission to the consultation only needs to read 'I want the Marine Bill to include a ban on all killing of seals in Scottish waters.' http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Environment/Water/16440/marine-bill-consultation/ For more info please get in touch.
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Scotland declares wars on sea gulls! Sea gulls nesting and feeding in costal town and villages are apparently causing ‘problems’ and the initial battle will begin in the south-western town of Dumfries during next spring's breeding season, when a special anti-gull 'task force' will seek to destroy nests and drive out the birds. http://www.planetark.org/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/49929/story.htm Please write to him at michael.russell.msp@scottish.parliament.uk asking him not to go ahead with this ludicrous plan!
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Petition to UN FOOD VS FEED': In cooperation with MEP Jens Holm and the Swiss Union for Vegetarianism, EVANA has launched a petition to the UN: 'FOOD VS FEED': An appeal to the United Nations and its agencies to stop ignoring vegetarianism and instead study its multi-faceted benefits, with the aim of incorporating them into future strategies for a world without hunger. Put your name down here http://un.evana.org/
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To the animals we pledge, we hear your cries and we are coming,
See you at the demo tomorrow,
Bunny Huggers
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Sign up to receive the newsletter directly http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/joinus.php Notes from the last meeting available here
Friday, 29 August 2008
Friday, 15 August 2008
15th Aug
Finally a breather after Pose to Expose – we were blessed with fantastic weather, so it made the ‘posing’ a lot easier! In the Evening News, the Sunday Mail and Third Force News. Our own pictures here http://www.edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk/pictures/PosetoExpose08/
Everyone had loads of fun – while making a very important statement – which is what the event was all about! A huge thanks to everyone to participated and to Lucy again for the fantastic costumes.
We launched the fur-free packs on the same day as well – the packs are for people to take to shops selling fur and ask them to sign a fur-free policy. If you do come across a shop that is still selling fur, drop us an email and we’ll send one out to you or pop over to our Saturday stall and pick one up.
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Dates for your Diary
Details of events http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
Emails to events@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
20th August, 08: Discussion group (second meeting): from 7pm. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA
The idea is making the social justice struggle more accessible and meaningful in our lives. None of us would wear fur anyway - but we do all wonder what to do with rats in the loft! 2nd Meeting of the Discussion group, book a place now by emailing info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk Notes from the first meeting available here http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/downloads/BH_Discussion Grp_22nd_July.doc
25th August, 08: Anti-vivisection demo against companies in Edinburgh
Free transport arranged, email info@caare.org.uk to book a place
5th September, 08: from 5pm. Registry House
International Day of Solidarity for Austrian Activists
5th September, 08: from 7pm. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA
Bunny Huggers monthly meeting
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk. Off to the pub for 'cruelty-free' drinks after.
Free training for campaigners (early September)
More details soon, email info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk for info
Stalls and events during Freshers fairs (early September and October)
More details soon, email info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk for info
Every Saturday
Information Stall: From 11am, outside East Register House
Demo: Assemble from 12noon-1pm outside Registry House for the mobile demo - we have all the materials, just bring yourself! Move on to Multrees walk,Princes Street Hunter Square
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Austrian Solidarity: This time around, we bring good news - one of the detainees, Chris Moser has been released! We are delighted - see pictures here http://www.vgt.at/presse/news/2008/news20080814_en.php The injustice against the 9 however, still continues. The next global day of solidarity is the 5th of September, we’d be doing a demo inEdinburgh from 5pm outside Regsitry House. Drop us an email if you are able to attend. More here http://www.austriasolidarity.com
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Lots of people saw the documentary on Channel Four ‘Kill It, Skin It and Wear It’ on the 10th August. We are now getting more requests for information and have decided to do stalls during weekdays over the next couple of weeks as well. However, we are desperately looking for people to man the stall! If you can help for a couple of hours, drop us an email at info@edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk
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Another quick reminder – let us know if you can come for the anti-vivisection demo on the 25th August - Please do try and come along, we will have transport etc to move between different places, all you need to do is come along to Registry House and spend a day defending the innocent victims of vivisection! Email info@caare.org.uk
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Campaign to Boycott China: There's a lot to celebrate about the Summer Olympics in China, but there's an ugly side for animals living in the Olympic host country - animal abuse is widely accepted and only a small percentage live as cherished pets. There are two petitions going if you havent signed them yet http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/395884823 and http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/ban-fur-farms-in-hebei-province.html
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Everyone had loads of fun – while making a very important statement – which is what the event was all about! A huge thanks to everyone to participated and to Lucy again for the fantastic costumes.
We launched the fur-free packs on the same day as well – the packs are for people to take to shops selling fur and ask them to sign a fur-free policy. If you do come across a shop that is still selling fur, drop us an email and we’ll send one out to you or pop over to our Saturday stall and pick one up.
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Dates for your Diary
Details of events http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
Emails to events@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
20th August, 08: Discussion group (second meeting): from 7pm. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA
The idea is making the social justice struggle more accessible and meaningful in our lives. None of us would wear fur anyway - but we do all wonder what to do with rats in the loft! 2nd Meeting of the Discussion group, book a place now by emailing info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk Notes from the first meeting available here http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/downloads/BH_Discussion Grp_22nd_July.doc
25th August, 08: Anti-vivisection demo against companies in Edinburgh
Free transport arranged, email info@caare.org.uk to book a place
5th September, 08: from 5pm. Registry House
International Day of Solidarity for Austrian Activists
5th September, 08: from 7pm. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA
Bunny Huggers monthly meeting
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk. Off to the pub for 'cruelty-free' drinks after.
Free training for campaigners (early September)
More details soon, email info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk for info
Stalls and events during Freshers fairs (early September and October)
More details soon, email info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk for info
Every Saturday
Information Stall: From 11am, outside East Register House
Demo: Assemble from 12noon-1pm outside Registry House for the mobile demo - we have all the materials, just bring yourself! Move on to Multrees walk,
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Austrian Solidarity: This time around, we bring good news - one of the detainees, Chris Moser has been released! We are delighted - see pictures here http://www.vgt.at/presse/news/2008/news20080814_en.php The injustice against the 9 however, still continues. The next global day of solidarity is the 5th of September, we’d be doing a demo in
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Lots of people saw the documentary on Channel Four ‘Kill It, Skin It and Wear It’ on the 10th August. We are now getting more requests for information and have decided to do stalls during weekdays over the next couple of weeks as well. However, we are desperately looking for people to man the stall! If you can help for a couple of hours, drop us an email at info@edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk
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Another quick reminder – let us know if you can come for the anti-vivisection demo on the 25th August - Please do try and come along, we will have transport etc to move between different places, all you need to do is come along to Registry House and spend a day defending the innocent victims of vivisection! Email info@caare.org.uk
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Campaign to Boycott China: There's a lot to celebrate about the Summer Olympics in China, but there's an ugly side for animals living in the Olympic host country - animal abuse is widely accepted and only a small percentage live as cherished pets. There are two petitions going if you havent signed them yet http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/395884823 and http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/ban-fur-farms-in-hebei-province.html
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Friday, 1 August 2008
1st Aug
Back with another fun-filled newsletter helping spread the word!
The discussion group on the 22nd was a success – we talked about lots of serious stuff, philosophical and practical and had a good laugh as well. Its definitely going to be a regular event in our calendar now. The anti-vivisection demo on the 24th also went well, it was a lovely day - which was a nice change from demoing in the rain! Mostly, we’ve been busy with preparations of our Pose to Expose event this Saturday, lots of stuff to be made. A special and HUGE thanks from all Bunny Huggers (and the bunnies we are trying so hard to protect!) to Lucy who’s made all the costumes – you have to check them out this Sat!
We hope you are able to come – if you don’t want to ‘Pose’ you can simply hold a placard or hand leaflets out – whatever you like – the idea is to unite people against fur and be comfy in their own skins, so don’t be shy and pop over to Registry House (opp Balmoral Hotel) around 11.30 am and add your voice! Now is the time, say NO to fur!
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Dates for your Diary
Details of events http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
Emails to events@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
1st August, 08: from 7pm. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA
Bunny Huggers monthly meeting
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk. Off to the pub for 'cruelty-free' drinks after.
2nd August, 08: Pose to Expose
Pose to Expose unites people with the one aim - against all fur, fur-trim and fur-sporrans. We have materials etc ready, so come along to Registry House (opp Balmoral Hotel) at 11.30am to join us - You can simply hand out leaflets if you are comfy with that! Email info@edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk
See flyer here http://edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk/downloads/pose_to_expose_2008.pdf and press release here
20th August, 08: Discussion group (second meeting): from 7pm. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA
The idea is making the social justice struggle more accessible and meaningful in our lives. None of us would wear fur anyway - but we do all wonder what to do with rats in the loft! 2nd Meeting of the Discussion group, book a place now by emailing info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk Notes from the first meeting available here http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/downloads/BH_Discussion Grp_22nd_July.doc
25th August, 08: Anti-vivisection demo against companies in Edinburgh
Free transport arranged, email info@caare.org.uk to book a place
Free training for campaigners (early September)
More details soon, email info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk for info
Stalls and events during Freshers fairs (early September and October)
More details soon, email info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk for info
Every Saturday
Information Stall: From 11am, outside East Register House
Demo: Assemble from 12noon-1pm outside Registry House for the mobile demo - we have all the materials, just bring yourself! Move on to Multrees walk,Princes Street Hunter Square
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The news for the Austrian detainees still appears grim. The remand has been extended for another two months. To co-ordinate the international efforts to demand justice for the ten detainees, a new website has been created http://www.austriasolidarity.com Put your name down here http://www.austriasolidarity.com/joinus.php - so you can get regular updates on the situations and urgent action alerts. Your help counts - solidarity is more than just a word.
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Another quick reminder – let us know if you can come for the anti-vivisection demo on the 25th August - Please do try and come along, we will have transport etc to move between different places, all you need to do is come along to Registry House and spend a day defending the innocent victims of vivisection! Email info@caare.org.uk Donna from 1WS sends us this poem See http://www.caare.org.uk/poem.php Pictures from last month here http://www.caare.org.uk/pictures/24julantiviv/
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Stop the Glenrath Farms: If you haven’t signed up online already, please do! One click and you can send an email to the Head of Planning opposing the sheds. Visit http://www.oneworldscotland.co.uk/emailglen.php
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Campaign to Boycott China: There's a lot to celebrate about the Summer Olympics in China, but there's an ugly side for animals living in the Olympic host country - animal abuse is widely accepted and only a small percentage live as cherished pets. Write to the Chinese embassy in your country stating that you are appalled by the intentional brutal treatment of dogs in China and to please encourage the introduction of long-overdue animal welfare legislation there to help curb this cruelty. Petition to sign http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/395884823
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The European Commission has proposed a ban on seal-fur imports – hurrah! This will have a huge impact on the seal-fur sporrans. Most semi-dress sporrans are made from seal skins, and such legislation will ensure that manufacturers now use fake-fur semi-dress sporrans. There will still be sporrans made from the fur of animals including chinchilla, fox, mink, musquash, rabbits etc but we are getting there! See a short blurb highlighting the sporran/fur trade here http://www.edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk/pr/31jul08.doc
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Our Campaign Against Animals in Research Experiments (www.caare.org.uk) encourages consumer boycotts – particularly the boycott P&G campaign spearheaded by Uncaged campaigns based in Sheffield. Uncaged have recently launched a new website Hurtful Essences. Herbal Essences is Procter and Gamble and this website gives you all their dirty secrets! Check it out http://www.hurtfulessences.org
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The discussion group on the 22nd was a success – we talked about lots of serious stuff, philosophical and practical and had a good laugh as well. Its definitely going to be a regular event in our calendar now. The anti-vivisection demo on the 24th also went well, it was a lovely day - which was a nice change from demoing in the rain! Mostly, we’ve been busy with preparations of our Pose to Expose event this Saturday, lots of stuff to be made. A special and HUGE thanks from all Bunny Huggers (and the bunnies we are trying so hard to protect!) to Lucy who’s made all the costumes – you have to check them out this Sat!
We hope you are able to come – if you don’t want to ‘Pose’ you can simply hold a placard or hand leaflets out – whatever you like – the idea is to unite people against fur and be comfy in their own skins, so don’t be shy and pop over to Registry House (opp Balmoral Hotel) around 11.30 am and add your voice! Now is the time, say NO to fur!
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Dates for your Diary
Details of events http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/events.php
Emails to events@bunnyhuggers.org.uk
1st August, 08: from 7pm. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA
Bunny Huggers monthly meeting
Come along if you are interested in participating in our campaign-planning or simply meeting like-minded folk. Off to the pub for 'cruelty-free' drinks after.
2nd August, 08: Pose to Expose
Pose to Expose unites people with the one aim - against all fur, fur-trim and fur-sporrans. We have materials etc ready, so come along to Registry House (opp Balmoral Hotel) at 11.30am to join us - You can simply hand out leaflets if you are comfy with that! Email info@edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk
See flyer here http://edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk/downloads/pose_to_expose_2008.pdf and press release here
20th August, 08: Discussion group (second meeting): from 7pm. Autonomous Centre of Edinburgh, 17 West Montgomery Place, Edinburgh EH7 5HA
The idea is making the social justice struggle more accessible and meaningful in our lives. None of us would wear fur anyway - but we do all wonder what to do with rats in the loft! 2nd Meeting of the Discussion group, book a place now by emailing info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk Notes from the first meeting available here http://www.bunnyhuggers.org.uk/downloads/BH_Discussion Grp_22nd_July.doc
25th August, 08: Anti-vivisection demo against companies in Edinburgh
Free transport arranged, email info@caare.org.uk to book a place
Free training for campaigners (early September)
More details soon, email info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk for info
Stalls and events during Freshers fairs (early September and October)
More details soon, email info@bunnyhuggers.org.uk for info
Every Saturday
Information Stall: From 11am, outside East Register House
Demo: Assemble from 12noon-1pm outside Registry House for the mobile demo - we have all the materials, just bring yourself! Move on to Multrees walk,
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The news for the Austrian detainees still appears grim. The remand has been extended for another two months. To co-ordinate the international efforts to demand justice for the ten detainees, a new website has been created http://www.austriasolidarity.com Put your name down here http://www.austriasolidarity.com/joinus.php - so you can get regular updates on the situations and urgent action alerts. Your help counts - solidarity is more than just a word.
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Another quick reminder – let us know if you can come for the anti-vivisection demo on the 25th August - Please do try and come along, we will have transport etc to move between different places, all you need to do is come along to Registry House and spend a day defending the innocent victims of vivisection! Email info@caare.org.uk Donna from 1WS sends us this poem See http://www.caare.org.uk/poem.php Pictures from last month here http://www.caare.org.uk/pictures/24julantiviv/
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Stop the Glenrath Farms: If you haven’t signed up online already, please do! One click and you can send an email to the Head of Planning opposing the sheds. Visit http://www.oneworldscotland.co.uk/emailglen.php
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Campaign to Boycott China: There's a lot to celebrate about the Summer Olympics in China, but there's an ugly side for animals living in the Olympic host country - animal abuse is widely accepted and only a small percentage live as cherished pets. Write to the Chinese embassy in your country stating that you are appalled by the intentional brutal treatment of dogs in China and to please encourage the introduction of long-overdue animal welfare legislation there to help curb this cruelty. Petition to sign http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/395884823
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The European Commission has proposed a ban on seal-fur imports – hurrah! This will have a huge impact on the seal-fur sporrans. Most semi-dress sporrans are made from seal skins, and such legislation will ensure that manufacturers now use fake-fur semi-dress sporrans. There will still be sporrans made from the fur of animals including chinchilla, fox, mink, musquash, rabbits etc but we are getting there! See a short blurb highlighting the sporran/fur trade here http://www.edinburghfurfreecity.co.uk/pr/31jul08.doc
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Our Campaign Against Animals in Research Experiments (www.caare.org.uk) encourages consumer boycotts – particularly the boycott P&G campaign spearheaded by Uncaged campaigns based in Sheffield. Uncaged have recently launched a new website Hurtful Essences. Herbal Essences is Procter and Gamble and this website gives you all their dirty secrets! Check it out http://www.hurtfulessences.org
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