Hello fellow vegans!
Below is my rough draft for a letter to be sent to local shops in my area, and I am hoping to pass it on to other vegans who can send it to their local shops too. I am also thinking of using this letter as a petition to send to nationwide and global supermarkets.
This is a very ambitious project and I would really appreciate any feedback any of you could submit such as tips on my persuasive language and any omissions or suggestions for things you think I have missed that would be of benefit.
Though there are many I could recommend, I have not included any brand named products in this letter so as to remain impartial.
8th November 2012To the Director,
RE: Your business can change the world.
Animals are unethically tested on in the cosmetic and medical industry. For your business, a preferable increase in cosmetic and medical products not tested on animals is required to meet the demands of compassionate animal-lovers.
Animals in the farming industry suffer greatly and unfortunately you contribute to animal cruelty by stocking meat and dairy products. For the growing number of people now waking up to the ethical implications of an animal-based diet, a greater increase in variety of specially prepared vegan foods is now in demand.
Soya products are not suitable, as many customers are health-conscious and have researched the effects of oestrogen mimicking chemicals within these products which have been scientifically proven to impair brain activity in toddlers and decrease fertility in men. Whilst it has been proven to reduce certain kinds of cancers, soya has also been linked to the increase in other types of cancer. There are many soya alternatives for vegans which you can research, some examples are: coconut milk and textured wheat protein.
Oestrogen mimicking parabens can also be found in many skin care products that you stock. The long term effect of parabens is has been linked to cancer. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate is another cancer causing chemical in many of your cosmetic products like tooth paste and bubble bath. Please note that anything placed on to the skin the body absorbs. Natural products are usually best for the health.
Plastic and non-FSC packaging causes immense harm to the natural environment. Please stock products with biodegradable, responsibly sourced packaging. Harsh cleaning chemicals also cause damage to customer’s health and have a negative effect on the planet’s eco-system, please choose safer natural products to meet the demand for responsible cleaning. To care for the environment, you may also investigate the many competitively priced initiatives who provide energy from renewable sources.
Corruption is massively present in commerce. Many of the world’s commercial giants are based on greed and suppression of human and animal rights, damage to the environment, government bribery and threats to public health. You can consider investing in alternative fair trade products, finding ways to stock produce from smaller ethical businesses of direct interest to the local community and offering more organic and other well-sourced ethical products.
Every day presents its trials and tribulations to all beings, always believe in the power of a compassionate attitude and warm smile to transform the world. Show gratitude and value each of your customers with a smile and they will value you, a thousand times more.
If you wish to respond to this contact for further information or support, you may email: yourconcernedpatron@gmx.co.uk
With kindest wishes and gratitude,
Your concerned patron.
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