Statement: WVE Opposes California Assembly Bill 1989
California AB 1989 allows manufacturers to intentionally hide ingredients Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) opposes California Assembly Bill 1989. AB 1989 was introduced by Assembly Member... Read More
Citizen’s Petition to the FDA: Ban Formaldehyde from Hair Straighteners
Harmful exposures salon workers experience in the workplace as a result of toxic formaldehyde in hair straightening products is an issue that the FDA needs to address immediately.
Building On Our Legacy and Expanding Our Vision – Amplifying Womxn’s Voices
We know that simply using womxn isn’t the end all in building a more equitable movement. But words we use matter and influence actions. So let’s act; let’s learn and grow and get to work -- from a place of love, inclusion and openness.
Period underwear may contain troubling chemicals—but the real problem is much bigger
Popular Science by Kate Baggaley … At this point you might be wondering: who’s in charge of monitoring these things and making sure they aren’t dangerous,... Read More
Ingredient Secrets are so 2019
January 1st 2020 was the deadline cleaning products companies had for disclosing ingredients online. For many products, this is the first time this ingredient information has ever been publicly available.
Are Cleaning Products Companies On the Road to Health First?
The Roadmap clearly lays out what we expect — what the public expects — an effective chemicals safety screening process to look like. Find out which companies are on track toward putting your health first!
Clorox falls short on chemical safety policies and transparency, non-profit finds
Chemical Watch by Amanda Ulrich …”The lowest mark a company can receive is ‘compliance’ – indicating it does not take further action to restrict or... Read More
New Report Ranks Cleaning Products Industry’s Commitment to Safety
Environmental health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) released a new report ranking the progress and failures that leading cleaning products manufacturers are making in regards to the strength and transparency of their chemicals safety screening.
The ranking is based on criteria from WVE's Health First Roadmap - a comprehensive and dynamic tool which provides specific guidance to cleaning product manufacturers on how to choose safer ingredients and ensure the chemical safety of their products.
Does Industry Really Support Menstrual Equity?
KC and P&G often market their support of menstrual equity -- yet, when it comes to giving people information on what’s actually in their period products, industry makes the patriarchal statement that consumers will be confused. Puh-leeze.
Scientists, Researchers Call on Summer’s Eve to Remove Harmful Ingredients in Open Letter
Today, over 25 scientists, researchers and academics released an open letter urging New York-based consumer product goods manufacturer Prestige Consumer Healthcare, makers of Summer’s Eve, to eliminate toxic chemicals and disclose all ingredients in their iconic personal care brand. Circulated by national health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), the letter calls into question the ingredients found in Summer’s Eve products, including wipes, washes, powders, douches and sprays.
