Common Ground Policy on Fragrances and Scents

We are committed to making our physical practice spaces as accessible as possible to everyone who chooses in-person participation with the Common Ground community. Common Ground is home to people who are very sensitive to chemicals and fragrances, both synthetic and “natural.” Please do your best to avoid wearing any scented products or washing with them. Perfume, hairspray, essential oils, lotions, as well as laundry detergent, dryer sheets, and fabric softeners can trigger health challenges for those sensitive to them. Fortunately, unscented products, including laundry detergents and dryer sheets, are now readily available at many stores.

Your efforts in this matter can considerably reduce the suffering of our chemically sensitive practitioners and may make in-person participation possible. Thank you for your care.