Blessed Earth in Maleny has been rewarded for helping people with chemical sensitivities.  

Blessed Earth’s organic materials are sustainably sourced and produced, making them accessible for people with chemical sensitivity, touch sensory sensitivity and those with skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis.

Blessed Earth has even created a world first with organic labelling of their eco-friendly linen and clothing.

“We now make and weave our own material,” said owner Janine.  “We’re committed to empowering people and creating a platform for people working together.”

The business also supports personal wellbeing and inclusive access by requesting a fragrance-free customer and workplace environment.

“People are happy to support us and are pleased we’re doing this,” Janine said.

Janine and staff have noticed the positive impact, especially for people with chemical and fragrance sensitivity.

In recognition and appreciation Andrea Weber recently presented Blessed Earth with a certificate on behalf of the Australian National Register of Environmental Sensitivities. This organization advocates for the growing number of people affected by these conditions.

It is estimated that 1 million adult Australians have multiple chemical sensitivities.  There is a critical need to reduce exposures for the prevention and reduction in symptoms and illness experienced.

“It’s often not a question of whether changes can be made but whether people are willing to make them, so it’s really important to recognize businesses that do support inclusion in this way,” said Andrea Weber, founder of Expansive Happiness,  dedicated to creating community awareness and providing self-empowered sensitivity management programs.

• If your business is supporting those with environmental sensitivities, please contact Andrea by visiting www.anres.org or  www.expansivehappiness.com.