Californians are Throwing Parties to Put an End to Secret Ingredients in Cleaning Products
Women across California are hosting Green Cleaning Parties in support of The Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (SB 258). Introduced by State Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens), SB 258 will give Californians access to information on hazardous ingredients in the cleaning products they use, including chemicals used in fragrance mixtures—both on the product label and online. If the bill passes, it would be the first such law to take effect in the nation.
Periods Without Plastic
Plastic Pollution Coalition Sarah Wylie July 18, 2017 “Did you know that feminine hygiene companies aren’t required to disclose all of the ingredients in their... Read More
Do You Know What’s In Your Tampons and Pads?
Seventh Generation June 21, 2017 “The law does not require companies to disclose which ingredients they use in tampons and pads. Seventh Generation and Women’s... Read More
Do You Know What Your Tampon Is Made Of?
HelloFlo Shaye DiPasquale June 20, 2017 “In May, Democratic Representative Grace Meng of New York introduced the Menstrual Products Right to Know Act, a bill that would require manufacturers... Read More
Statement of Support: Rep. Ruiz’s Cleaning Product Right to Know Act
Women’s Voices for the Earth supports the recently introduced Cleaning Product Right to Know Act (H.R. 2728) sponsored by California Congressman Raul Ruiz. The legislation requires ingredient labeling for household and institutional cleaning products. Under current U.S. law, cleaning products are not required to disclose ingredients.
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!
