The Boycott Movement

Our mission is to expose the negligent and corrupt practices of corporations, empowering consumers to make responsible, well-informed decisions.

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Animal fat, particularly sheep and horse fat, is the ingredient in fabric softeners like Downy that make your clothes incredibly soft. The fat molecules, also known as dehydrogenated tallow dimethyl ammonium chloride, coat fabric to give it a super soft feel. Animal fat is also an ingredient in plastic grocery bags. The animal fat is used as a ‘slip agent’, this reduces the friction in the material. Plastic bags are just the tip of the iceberg. Animal fat as well as other animal components are commonly used to improve some plastics or aid in processing raw polymers from which plastic materials are made. These polymers are used to create a wide variety of plastic materials including fluid-handling products. This is a cause of concern for some due to the possibility of prion contamination. Prions are abnormal, pathogenic agents that cause specific normal cellular proteins to fold in abnormal patterns. The abnormal folding of prion proteins leads to rapidly progressive, fatal neurodegenerative diseases. The use of animal brain tissue or spinal chord fluid in slip agents can contaminate plastics with prions 🌐 Source: sunshinenaturalhealing.com 🌐 #theboycottmovement #downy #fabricsoftener #laundry #clothes #clothing #boycottdowny #animals #horses #sheep #animalcruelty

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"Each year, more than 100 million animals #suffer and die in #cruel and #barbaric tests and #experiments, which is an incredible 274,000 a day, or three every second…and that’s a conservative estimate because mice, rats, birds and all cold blooded animals (who account for 95 percent of animals used in experiments) are uncounted as they are not even covered by the minimal protections of the #Animal Welfare Act. 🌐 The truth is that even though more and more people are rejecting #animaltesting every day, many of our most used products are tested on animals and we don’t even realize it. While the main culprits that spring to mind when thinking about animal testing are #makeup, medicine and personal care, unfortunately there are a whole lot more involved in this disgusting practice. 🌐 As an alternative, the safest and most natural way to clean your interior is with water, vinegar, and your favorite essential oil 🌐 #theboycottmovement #animalcruelty #boycott #armorall #boycottarmorall #animalrights #animals #cruelty #crueltyfree

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Wise words from our companion @conscious_collective. Thanks for always lending your support brother ・・・ Many people do not realize the power that we as consumers have in determining the popular markets. Whenever we purchase something, not only are we supporting the company that we purchased from, but we are also creating a larger demand for that product in the marketplace. If we only purchase products that are cruelty-free and sustainably produced, companies will have to either keep up with the demand or risk going out of business. Thus, we can vote with our dollar, investing in the types of products/companies we want to thrive in our society. In a capitalist society such as ours, voting with our dollar in this way is far more effective in creating change than voting for politicians (especially when most of them are bought out by banks and corporations). We can't rely on one person or a group of people to make change, when it is we as a society and as individuals who need to change our ways. We can create so much change simply through lifestyle choice and by choosing to live a life that is supportive of nature, rather than one that is harmful to nature. 🌲 • #Awareness #Money #Choice #Change #Market #Supply #Demand #Society #Sustainability #Regeneration #Support #MotherNature #theboycottmarket #theboycottmovement

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"A staggering amount of plastic is entering the environment as the result of tons of disposable plastic bottles, bags and microfibers from your clothing. Although you likely do not experience the direct effect of garbage from your day to day life, it is quite literally choking our ecosystem. The amount of plastic that enters the environment grows each year as manufacturers continue to produce products in disposable containers and consumers continue to demand a disposable lifestyle. 🌐 An initial study published in Environmental Science and Technology found salt sold and consumed in China contained microsized particles of plastics from disposable bottles, as well as polyethylene, cellophane and a number of other types of plastics. The highest levels of plastics were found in salt harvested from seawater. In other words, as you purchase sea salt to be healthy, you may be polluting your body with plastic. 🌐 In this study, more than 250 particles of plastics were found in 1 pound of sea salt. It also revealed that Americans could be ingesting up to 660 microparticles of plastic each year if they consume no more than the recommended 2.3 grams of salt per day. However, nearly 90 percent of Americans eat more salt, which means they likely consume more plastic particles than estimated as well. 🌐 So what do you do? To start, if this worries you, simply opt for Himalayan salt. Himalayan salt is mined from salt beds created long before plastic and other toxic chemicals were manufactured. When the ocean beds were lifted, as the Himalayan mountains were formed, these salt beds rose from the sea and were later protected by lava and covered in snow and ice for thousands of years. Compared to the salt mined from oceans laden with persistent organic pollutants and microparticles of plastic, Himalayan salt is by far your best option when you want to reduce your toxic load." 🌐 Source: mercola.com 🌐 #theboycottmovement #plastic #plasticfree #plasticfootprint #waste #pollution #seasalt #salt #himalayansalt

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"Oxford University is embroiled in an ethics row after scientists were accused of questionable conduct over a controversial trial of a new vaccine on African babies. Professor Peter Beverley, a former senior academic at the university, complained that scientists planned to test a new tuberculosis vaccine on more than a thousand infants without sharing data suggesting that monkeys given the immunisation had appeared to “die rapidly. 🌐 “Certainly here in this experiment there was no evidence whatsoever that this is an effective booster vaccine,” Prof Beverley said. He claimed the information was not given to regulators when an application to do the trial was initially submitted. 🌐 In the monkey study, five out of six of the animals infected with TB who were given the experimental vaccine had become “very unwell” and had to be put down. An information sheet given to families in South Africa participating in the trial said the vaccine had been tested on animals and humans and was “safe and effective” in animals. 🌐 Almost 1,500 babies in South Africa received the new jab and parents were paid for taking part. The South African regulator which approved the trial admitted to this newspaper that the information sheet given to parents “could be construed as misleading”, raising questions about whether families were sufficiently informed. 🌐 An inquiry was launched and concluded that although there had been no wrongdoing, it “would have been good practice for the potentially adverse reaction observed in the monkey experiment to be reported to the authorities in a more timely fashion.” Professor Helen McShane, one of the lead scientists who developed the new vaccine, has said that the purpose of the monkey study was to “test the aerosol delivery” to the animals, not to “yield safety information." 🌐 Source: telegraph.co.uk 🌐 #theboycottmovement #vaccine #vaccines #tuberculosis #disease #health #baby #babies #animaltesting #monkey #monkeys #testing #experiment #experimental #oxford

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We are excited to officially introduce everyone to The Boycott Market, the first cruelty-free, non-toxic marketplace by the people, for the people. This marketplace is a place where our community can go to boycott corporations by voting with our dollars and supporting the efforts of like-minded Earth and health conscious people 🌐 The sellers on The Boycott Market are the passionate dreamers who will change the world. Their products are safe for the planet and safe for your body and they go the extra mile to make that happen. These products will be vetted by our team to ensure this marketplace stands true to its mission. We welcome all entrepreneurs, artisans, crafters, or small businesses to register and open up a shop. There, you can manage your products and fulfill your orders seamlessly from the vendor dashboard. We have even integrated a feature called ShipStation. With a ShipStation account, sellers can print order labels and schedule package pick-ups all in one place 🌐 This marketplace will feature a multitude of consumer products like deodorants, makeup removers, lip balms, lotions, soaps, face scrubs, insect repellents, sunscreens, face masks, and cleaning products. All products are non-toxic, cruelty-free, environmentally safe, ethically created, and their creators are independently owned. Rest assured, if you need a product that you can truly trust, you'll finally have a place you know you can always go! No more guessing! Together, this marketplace is where we make our stand 🌐 100% of our profits will be loaned through Kiva to entrepreneurs in third world countries around the word. We are firm believers that the only way we will create a better world is together, supporting one another and lifting each other up. Know that your purchase is helping someone in need that you'll never meet, and that is the ultimate act of kindness 🌐 PLEASE SHARE AND REPOST!! Thank you all infinitely for all of the love and support. #theboycottmovement #theboycottmarket #crueltyfree #nontoxic #marketplace #sustainable #organic #nongmo #vegan #fairtrade #plasticfree #rainforestalliance @boycott.market

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However, today’s fabric softeners are made of noxious #chemicals combined with a massive amount of #fragrance that masks their nose-curling odors. #Fabricsoftener actually makes material less absorbent, which is not a good thing for your bath towels anyway 🌐 Here is a list of just ten of the most common #toxic chemicals found in #commercial fabric softeners: * Alpha Terpineol: can cause central #nervous damage and #respiratory problems * Camphor: causes central nervous disorders, is easily absorbed through skin * Chloroform: a #carcinogenic #neurotoxin preferred by Ted Bundy * Benzyl Acetate: linked to pancreatic #cancer * Benyl Alcohol: respiratory tract irritant * Ethanol: on the #EPA’s “#hazardous waste” list, can cause central nervous system disorders * Ethyl Acetate: a #narcotic on the EPA’s “hazardous waste” list * Limonene: a known #carcinogen that irritates eyes and skin * Linalool: causes central nervous system disorders and depresses #heart activity * #Phthalates: are used in many artificially scented products as a fragrance fixative; phthlates have been linked to breast cancer and reproductive system problems 🌐 Using a liquid fabric softener? You are pouring these toxic chemicals into the ocean every time you use it. Even worse than liquid fabric softeners are dryer sheets, whose chemicals are heated and then shot into the air for you to breathe into your lungs. That “fresh-from-the-dryer” smell that #fabricsofteners impart to your clean load of #laundry? Don’t breathe it in, if you like your lungs to function. That super floral smell is masking a seriously #unhealthy chemical stench 🌐 The bottom line? You don’t need fabric softener. Why use a product that has been linked to various forms of cancer, brain damage and respiratory distress? Buy a $5 set of dryer balls, switch to a soy-based softener, or add a quarter-cup of baking soda or vinegar (plus your favorite essential oil) to your wash cycle and you will never have to use chemical fabric softener again 🌐 Source: organicauthority.com 🌐 #theboycottmovement

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A critically important step in being a responsible consumer is knowing where your money goes. Ultimately, the products you purchase support the company who manufactured and/or sold them, but this does not always end at the company itself, as many companies are subsidiaries owned by a much larger corporation. While you may support the product itself, be sure you know where that money will end up and who it will ultimately support in the end. For example, you may support Honest Tea because it is organic, but that will end up in the pockets of The Coca Cola Company, who manufactures and sells products loaded with harmful chemicals. So, the support of Honest Tea means the support of many other companies you may not necessarily support. We urge everyone to ALWAYS research the parent companies before investing in a product. #theboycottmovement #boycott #cocacola #boycottcoke #boycottcocacola #boycottcokezero #boycottdietcoke #boycottpowerade #boycotthonesttea #boycottvitaminwater #boycottodwalla #boycottfanta #boycottsprite #boycottmelloyello #boycottsmartwater #boycottfresca #boycottsimplyorange #boycottdasani

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What You’ll Need for Homemade Shampoo 🌐 Ingredients * ¼ cup coconut milk (homemade or canned) * 1/4 cup Liquid Castille Soap like Dr. Bronners * 20 drops of Essential Oils of choice(I’ve used peppermint, lavender, rosemary and orange or combinations of those) * For dry hair: add ½ tsp olive or almond oil (optional) 🌐 Combine all ingredients in an old shampoo bottle or jar of some kind (pump soap dispensers and even foaming dispensers work well for this. If you use a foaming dispenser, add 1/4 cup of distilled water) Shake well to mix. Keep in shower for up to a month. Shake before each use. Use about a teaspoon every time you shampoo. If you use a foaming dispenser, it also makes a great shaving cream- just dilute with 1/4 cup distilled water 🌐 Note: Some people find that a 50:50 mixture of apple cider vinegar and water used as a rinse helps get hair cleaner and increases shine. 🌐 Source: wellnessmama.com 🌐 #theboycottmovement #diy #diyshampoo #shampoo #allnatural #organic

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"The “USDA Organic” label on your #produce aisle might not be as advertised. The inspector general released an audit yesterday that lights into agency officials tasked with overseeing organic standards. It investigated how good a job they’re doing with ostensibly “organic” #imports, and found that it’s way too lax. The report checked to see if imports sold domestically as organic were in fact compliant with the USDA’s clear-cut standard. 🌐 Unfortunately, it turns out, the agency’s #Agricultural #Marketing Service (the office that monitors compliance) can’t “provide reasonable assurance” that those items from abroad are actually “from #certified organic #foreign #farms and #business,” the report notes. The #inspector general’s office decided it should look into this mess after alarming reports surfacedback in May that some 21 million pounds of conventional soybeans, plus a few million more of #corn, had somehow entered American grocery stores carrying a #bogus certified-organic label. Results from this audit suggest that the USDA should find a way to wake its #food-monitoring department up. 🌐 The report says the AMS can’t, simply put, prove that foreign products are from suppliers that follow the USDA’s organic standards. In fact, monitoring is such a joke that auditors learned, in a bonus surprise, that there’s not even an effective procedure in place to prevent shipments of legit organic food from sometimes getting sprayed with extremely nonorganic #insecticides like aluminum phosphide upon arrival, alongside the conventional produce. The report acknowledges that these failures increase “the risk that non-organic products may be imported as organic into the United States,” before adding that it can also “create an unfair #economic #environment for U.S. organic producers." 🌐 Several members of #Congress wasted no time in blasting the agency. The USDA failed to say in its report how widespread it thinks this problem is." 🌐 Source: grubstreet.com 🌐 #theboycottmovement #tbmnews #usda #organic @usdagov

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“The Honest Company Inc. has agreed to pay $1.55 million to settle a class action lawsuit over allegations it engaged in unfair and #deceptive #marketing and #advertising by misrepresenting some of its products as being “free” of sodium lauryl sulfate (#SLS). 🌐 If approved, this Honest class action settlement would resolve six class action lawsuits that accuse The #Honest Company of labeling and marketing some of its products in a false and misleading manner by representing they were free of SLS even though their ingredients include sodium coco sulfate (SCS). 🌐 Honest represents SCS as a “#coconut based cleanser” that is a “gentler alternative” to SLS, the SLS class action lawsuit alleges. The plaintiffs assert that it is a scientific fact that SCS contains a significant amount of SLS. 🌐 “Honest broadly advertises its mission to produce and sell products that are natural and free of #harmful #chemicals,” the Honest class action #lawsuit states. These representations allegedly included statements by Honest that the products are “Honestly Free of SLS” or “Honestly made without SLS. 🌐 According to the Honest class action lawsuit, these representations were made on Honest’s blog posts as well as on the Twitter and Instagram accounts of its co-founders. "Critically, these representations are false and misleading; each of the SCS Products contains SLS, in concentrations of up to 14%,” the Honest class action lawsuit alleges. The plaintiffs accuse Honest of charging a premium for products that were falsely advertised as being free of SLS. The Honest Company denies the #allegations but has agreed to settle the SLS class action lawsuit to avoid the burden, expense and uncertainty of ongoing litigation.” 🌐 Class Members of the Honest SLS settlement include all U.S. residents who purchased (and did not subsequently return) any of the following Honest products between Jan. 17, 2012 and Aug. 2, 2017:

Honest Multi-Surface Cleaner (regular and concentrate) Honest Dish #Soap (regular and concentrate) (all scents) Honest #Laundry #Detergent 🌐 To file a claim visit topclassactions.com. Proof of purchase required 🌐 #theboycottmovement #thehonestco #thedishonestco

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