Walmart Requires Ingredient Disclosure, But Not All Companies Comply
The lesson here is that we need mandatory ingredient disclosure through the passage of legislation that requires ALL companies to disclose in a uniform manner. Standardized disclosure will make it easier for buyers to find ingredient information, no matter the brand.
Non-Toxic Life Lessons from Mom
On a national holiday when we celebrate Moms, and other influential women in our lives, it only seemed fitting to share a few of the invaluable pieces of wisdom I’ve gotten from my mom!
Break the Silence, Break the Toxic Cycle
If we can’t talk openly about periods, we’ll never be able to convince policy makers to regulate the feminine care industry.
‘Proprietary Ingredients’ Should Not Come Before Children’s Health. Ever.
The youngest of my three children, Brandon, has an unusual medical condition that has greatly affected his life. He has a severe, life-threatening allergy to the chemicals (fragrance) used in Axe Body Spray.
Selecting a Crib Mattress: Embrace the Precautionary Principle
The two biggest areas of concern in crib mattresses facing parents right now revolve around flame retardant chemicals, as well as waterproofing chemicals. Guest blog by No Secrets partner, Naturepedic
Tell SC Johnson to Eliminate Great Lakes Pollutant Galaxolide
SC Johnson uses the fragrance chemical Galaxolide in everything from Windex to Pledge, Scrubbing Bubbles, Shout! and Glade air fresheners. A recent chemical analysis... Read More
Salon Workers Rising
There’s something exciting happening in salons across America. You might not see it everywhere yet, but it’s percolating. What is it? The next women-led movement for health, safety, and dignity.
Is Your Morning Routine Riddled With Toxic Chemicals?
I started doing the math on the toxins I was exposed to just during my morning routine. I was shocked, and more than appalled, especially when I thought of all of the women just like me who are using the same products every single day.
Testing Reveals Majority of Canned Foods in US Still Have BPA
Send a message to retailers & food manufacturers that BPA and other toxic chemicals like polyvinyl chloride & polystyrene should not be used in can liners.
Safer Choice: 100 Cleaning Products Now Carry EPA’s Fragrance-Free Label
64 household & institutional cleaning products now carry the EPA's fragrance-free label giving those concerned about fragrance chemical;s the opportunity to more easily find fragrance-free products.