WVE’s Top Five Blog Posts of 2016!
From non-toxic weed killer and avoiding microbeads, to fragrance chemicals and the safety of fragrance ingredients, we’re so grateful that you rely on the Voices Blog for tips, updates and insight into ways you can raise your voice for a toxic-free future!
Joining Rep. Grace Meng to Call on FDA to Address Prohibited Dyes in Feminine Washes
Following our citizen's petition, Rep. Grace Meng joins us in calling on the FDA to fix misleading labels and remove harmful colorants from feminine hygiene products.
On the One Year Anniversary of a Feminist Victory
On October 13, 2015 our women’s rally at Procter and Gamble's headquarters moved the world's largest consumer products corporation to began voluntarily listing some ingredients in Tampax tampons and Always pads. This is a victory for women everywhere. Learn more!
Rubbed the Wrong Way
WTFeminineWipes! Joining WVE to take the plunge into questions on toxic chemicals in feminine wipes, I found endless frustrating issues with these seemingly harmless products.
Don’t Believe the Hype. You Don’t Need a Wipe!
In addition to the absurd notion that vaginas need freshening up several times a day, there are major health & environmental problems with feminine wipes.
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.
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.
Let’s Abolish the Toxic Tampon Tax Too!
NPR dubbed 2015 the Year of the Period, but from the looks of it, 2016 has some real changes in the works that will make having periods a lot less painful. Will safer feminine care products for all women be among those changes?
Non-Toxic Vibes for Valentine’s Day
Intimate products need greater scrutiny (and less stigma) to ensure their safety across the industry. Until then, here are a few tips on what to look for, where to shop, and what to avoid.