Bill Aims to Make Menstrual Product Companies More Transparent
Teen Vogue Brittney McNamara May 25, 2017 “Two new bills introduced in Congress aim to bring more transparency to menstrual products, attempting to both mandate... Read More
Period Activists Want Tampon Makers to Disclose Ingredients
The New York Times Roni Caryn Rabin May 24, 2017 “The Food and Drug Administration regulates menstrual hygiene products as medical devices, a category that... Read More
Women Rally in DC to Close Serious Gaps in Feminine Hygiene Product Regulation
On May 23, the nation’s leading environmental and women’s health advocates are gathering for a women’s health rally and lobby day in recognition of Menstrual Hygiene Day. Hosted by national women’s health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), the rally on Capitol Hill will increase awareness of the need for feminine care product safety and demonstrate a grassroots show of support for federal legislation aimed at closing serious gaps in feminine hygiene regulation.
Regulation is Not the Burden of the American People – Toxics Are
The question is not whether regulations are burdening the American people, but how the lack of them does so. Contact the EPA today and speak from your heart.
Girl Scouts Make Non-Toxic Cleaning Products for Their Classrooms
We were so excited to be invited to local Girl Scout Troop's Earth Day meeting to lead them in a project to make non-toxic all-purpose cleaner for the classrooms at their school. We think a “Green Girl” badge is in order!
Fight for Your Right to Know
Tampon and menstrual pad manufacturers don’t have to disclose what’s in their products, so I have no idea what I'm being exposed to when using these products. Let's change this!
5 Cheers for Earth Day!
5 recent victories that have helped limit toxics in your body and in the Earth, and great ways to keep those Earth Day victories coming!
Cosmetics Bill Aims to Ensure Full Product Ingredient Disclosure for California Salon Professionals
Assembly Member Ash Kalra introduced legislation that requires manufacturers to disclose ingredients on the labels of professional cosmetics. Unlike retail cosmetics, manufacturers of professional cosmetics are not legally required to list ingredients on the labels. If the bill passes, it will be the first such law to take effect in the nation.
Ditch Your Tampons For Sustainable Cycles
Green Future Shayla Brooks April 11, 2017 “Chemicals used to grow the cotton that turns into tampons is a problem for the planet — and... Read More
NGO calls on SC Johnson to share safety standards
Chemical Watch Tammy Lovell April 5, 2017 “NGO Women’s Voices of the Earth (WVE) has welcomed SC Johnson’s plans to phase out the fragrance ingredient galaxolide,... Read More