Our new links page features companies and websites that produce goods locally or that benefit the environment. Supporting UK producers and independent retailers helps create employment opportunities and reduces the power of the dominant high street retailers - and their environmental policies normally surpass those of dominant retailers too.
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Scents/
Does fragrance offend you? An online petition is available for signing to lobby the government to take action against the uncontrolled persistence of untested artificial fragrance chemicals in everyday products. People who think they are one of the few who are afffected by chemicals in the environment are realising they are not alone but awareness of the issue needs to be taken into the mainstream. It only takes a minute to sign the petition and please pass the details on to anyone you think may be interested. It's not only chemically-sensitive people who should be worried about the effects of artificial perfumes on their health and on the health of their families, as this article on artificial perfumes shows.
Stop Donald Trump
Click for information on The Highland Clearances and Compulsory Purchase issue being considered by Trump and Aberdeenshire Council to remove people from their homes.
www.taexalia.com
Taexalia, an Aberdeen born jewellery designer, based in Fife, makes handmade jewellery from beads and fimo clay and also sells a range of fine Celtic and Pagan Jewellery. Taexalia's jewellery make great presents and is gaining popularity worldwide for its unique style, her Foot Thongs being a real hit.
www.treetwist.co.uk
We love TreeTwist, for every piece purchased, a Scottish Caledonian Pine Tree or Seedling will be planted in the Scottish Caledonian Forest on your behalf by Trees For Life. TreeTwists are unique handmade scarves, belts and bracelets made in Shetland and Orkney from wool and felt.
