Not as sweet as it first seemed
Philadelphia Inquirer Sandy Bauers February 21, 2011 Clorox is coming clean. Sort of. The cleaning products giant announced recently that it was expanding the list... Read More
First chemicals banned in European Union.
Chemical & Engineering News Cheryl Hogue February 18, 2011 The European Union will phase out the use of three phthalates, a flame retardant, a synthetic... Read More
Turn Down the Heat on Teflon
Non-stick cookware, also known as Teflon, releases PFOA when it’s heated to 450 degrees. Find out how to avoid it!
Responding to consumer pressure, Clorox lists chemical ingredients
Fragrance list reveals toxic musks still present. Women’s Voices for the Earth February 8, 2011 OAKLAND, Calif. – Clorox Co. has become the first mainstream... Read More
Exposure to pesticides in womb linked to learning disabilites.
USA Today Lis Szabo February 8, 2011 Babies exposed to high levels of pesticides while in the womb may suffer from learning problems, a new... Read More
Organizing at the Intersections of Reproductive and Environmental Justice
Igniting Change Ms. Foundation for Women February 2, 2011 Very proudly, the Ms. Foundation for Women supports an amazing cadre of organizations that are blazing... Read More
Hundreds of cosmetic companies leading the market on safer products
Campaign for Safe Cosmetics January 27, 2011 San Francisco– The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics announced today that it will sunset the “Compact for Safe Cosmetics”... Read More
Markey’s bill would ban BPA from bottles.
Boston Globe Michael J. Bailey January 25, 2011 Representative Edward Markey’s BPA-bottle battle begins anew. The Malden Democrat today introduced a bill that would prohibit... Read More
Why we need to educate consumers about the potential dangers of triclosan.
Women’s Voices for the Earth Cassidy Randall January 24, 2011 The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) released polling results this week showing that 75% of moms... Read More
Montana lawmakers join 30 states to protect kids and families from toxic chemicals.
Women’s Voices for the Earth January 19, 2011 HELENA, Mont. –Montana legislators and advocates joined 30 states today in supporting pending federal legislation that would... Read More