All it takes is a decision to go fragrance-free!
It should be easier than quitting smoking since there aren’t supposed to be addictive chemicals in fragrances, right?…
Due to the fact that so many people are now experiencing adverse effects from fragranced products (34.7% in 2016), we are well on the way to having fragrance-free policies everywhere for the sake of protecting public health just as was done with smoking bans. It’s not just those of us who suffer immediate and disabling adverse effects from the products (1st, 2nd, and 3rd hand), but for everyone.
Here are some great resources (in no particular order) to help you go fragrance-free:
For event planning
It’s important to be inclusive from the beginning and reinforce it on all communications. If accessibility isn’t included at the beginning stages, people will miss it and you and your events will not be safe or accessible.
Accessible Meetings Guide (also) Addresses Chemical and Electrical Sensitivities
https://lindasepp.wordpress.com/2015/08/06/accessible-meetings-guide-addresses-chemical-and-electrical-sensitivities/
3 Steps to Organizing A Fragrance Free Event
http://dualpowerproductions.com/2011/03/26/organizing-a-fragrance-free-event/
Things and processes to think about:
Think Again Training » Fragrance Free