Johnson & Johnson Makes Historic Commitment to Remove Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Other Cosmetics Giants Challenged to Follow Suit For Immediate Release: August 15, 2012 San Francisco — Prompted by growing concerns raised by the Campaign for... Read More
Non-Toxic Back to School Tips
WVE’s top 5 tips for reducing your child’s exposure to toxic chemicals.
How Safe Are Your Cosmetics?
U.S. News July 31, 2012 Rachel Pomerance Most of us probably don’t give much thought to our morning rituals, to the extent that we’re even... Read More
Salon workers rally on Hill for ban on Brazilian Blowout
E&E News July 26, 2012 Jeremy P. Jacobs More than a dozen salon workers from across the country descended on Washington, D.C., yesterday calling on... Read More
Salon Workers Will Expose Ugly Side of Beauty Industry During Day of Action
EcoWatch July 23, 2012 This week, dozens of salon workers and advocates from all over the country will be descending upon Washington, D.C. for a... Read More
Product Labeling: Examining The Push For Ingredient Disclosure Laws
Clean Link July 19, 2012 Ronnie Garrett Protecting janitorial workers is a priority for environmental groups lobbying for full ingredient disclosure mandates. New Yorkers from... Read More
Salon Workers Expose Ugly Side of Beauty Industry to Lawmakers
Horror stories, health risks spur calls for reform For Immediate Release: July 23rd, 2012 WASHINGTON DC – This week, dozens of salon workers and advocates... Read More
Non-Toxic Bug Repellant
Solutions for avoiding toxic chemicals like DEET, including a DIY recipe.
Local Organization Wins 2012 Women’s Empowerment Award
Women’s Voices for the Earth recognized for national campaigns to protect women’s health from toxic chemicals For immediate release: June 26, 2012 Contact: Erin Switalski,... Read More
Are ‘spray-on’ tans safe?
The active chemical used in spray tans, dihydroxyacetone, has the potential to cause genetic alterations and DNA damage, according to a panel of medical experts who reviewed 10 of the most-current publicly available scientific studies on DHA, including...