Chuck
09-11-2007, 08:44 AM
I think she could be called the Mary Kay of Britain - Anita Roddick (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6988343.stm).
She campaigned for green issues for many years before it became fashionable to do so and inspired millions to the cause by bringing sustainable products to a mass market.
She will be remembered not only as a great campaigner but also as a great entrepreneur.
Dame Anita Roddick dies aged 64 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6988343.stm) (BBC Story)
The Body Shop opposed animal testing and tried to encourage Third World development by purchasing materials from small communities in poorer countries. It founded a human rights award and invested in a wind farm in Wales as part of its campaign to promote renewable energy.
She campaigned for green issues for many years before it became fashionable to do so and inspired millions to the cause by bringing sustainable products to a mass market.
She will be remembered not only as a great campaigner but also as a great entrepreneur.
Dame Anita Roddick dies aged 64 (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6988343.stm) (BBC Story)
The Body Shop opposed animal testing and tried to encourage Third World development by purchasing materials from small communities in poorer countries. It founded a human rights award and invested in a wind farm in Wales as part of its campaign to promote renewable energy.