Tip of the Month: Tricks to Help You Remember Your Reusable Bags
You can reduce plastic pollution by using reusable bags. But they don’t do you, or the environment, any good if you forget them. These easy tips will help you remember to BYOB!
SC Johnson Considers ‘Rethink’ on Galaxolide
Chemical Watch Tammy Lovell October 13, 2016 “American multinational SC Johnson has agreed to “carefully review” scientific data on the synthetic musk galaxolide. The move comes amid... Read More
Toxic chemicals found in tampons, study finds
“We were excited to see that there’s more research coming out now, for the first time, on heavy metals in tampons,” Alexandra Scranton, Director of... Read More
BPA no longer used in bottles, say chemical makers.
Makers of the controversial chemical bisphenol-A have asked federal regulators to phase out rules that allow its use in baby bottles and sippy cups, saying those products haven't contained the plastic-hardening ingredient for two years.
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.
4 Reasons To Support Environmenstrual Action Week
The Week of Action is a campaign seeks to amplify the message that access to safe, affordable menstrual products shouldn’t be a privilege, but a fundamental right -- Natracare joins WVE to bring it across the pond to the US!
Welcome WVE Leader!
WELCOME!! We are so excited that you have signed-up to be part of our leadership network. Women’s Voices for the Earth could not exist without the... Read More
Walmart Announces Prohibition of 10 Toxic Chemicals and Increased Disclosure of Ingredients
September 12, 2013 – Today, the world’s largest retailer, Walmart, announced that it will begin a process to phase out at least 10 harmful chemicals... Read More
The Filthy Five of Toxic Chemicals and Fertility
Check out this list of hormone disruptors that could be affecting your fertility.
What your stylist doesn’t know about hair products could make them, and you, sick
The Sacramento Bee by Jennifer Arce Did you know that manufacturers of professional cosmetics are not required to disclose their ingredients? Unlike consumers, who can... Read More