The Truth About Your Tampons
Time Markham Heid July 27, 2016 “Expert calls for more information also extend to manufacturer labels for tampons. Unlike cosmetics or other personal care products,... Read More
Statement on Baton Rouge, Minneapolis and Dallas
Women’s Voices for the Earth is profoundly devastated and equally outraged by this week’s brutal killings of black men in Baton Rouge and Minneapolis at... Read More
Canada Audit Identifies Cosmetics Safety Gaps
Chemical Watch Sylvia Palmer June 8, 2016 “Alexandra Scranton, director of science and research at NGO Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), told Chemical Watch that “it... Read More
6.25 Years
If a woman uses tampons or pads, she may be exposed to toxic chemicals for over 6 years of her life through some of the body's most sensitive & absorptive skin.
What’s in a Label? Not Enough
The Hill John Replogle, Jeanne Rizzo, Erin Switalski May 17, 2016 “The majority of consumers are blissfully unaware of just what is in their household... Read More
Statement of Support: Rep. Israel’s Cleaning Product Right to Know Act
Women’s Voices for the Earth supports the recently introduced Cleaning Product Right to Know Act sponsored by New York Congressman Steve Israel (D-Huntington). The legislation requires ingredient labeling for household and institutional cleaning products. Under current U.S. law, cleaning products are not required to disclose ingredients.
Thank you for supporting your right to know!
Thank you for taking action! The federal Cleaning Product Right to Know Act has potential to change the very core issue behind ingredient disclosure in the... Read More
New Patient Education Campaign Started at Planned Parenthood
In recognition of Women’s Health Week, national women’s health non-profits, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) and Planned Parenthood of Montana have partnered together to launch a patient education campaign on the impact of toxic chemicals on women’s health. The campaign will take place at Planned Parenthood health centers across Montana.
Manufacturers Report Toxic Chemicals In Wide Range of Household Products
Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Michele Setteducato May 5, 2016 “In the absence of any federal laws requiring ingredient disclosure for cleaning products and fragrance ingredients,... Read More
Chemical Used by SC Johnson & Son is Hazardous to Great Lakes and Human Health
National women’s health organization, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), and Michigan Clean Water Action, released a detailed review of the hazards posed by the chemical, Galaxolide, a synthetic musk commonly found in SC Johnson & Son’s scented household cleaning products, that has also been found in the Great Lakes. The analysis identifies Galaxolide as a threat to the environment and human health.
