Breast milk contains flame retardants with exposure patterns similar to phased-out PBDEs.
New research in the UK reports that nursing infants are exposed through breast milk to two commonly used brominated flame retardants known as TBBPA and HBCD.
SC Johnson to phase out controversial fragrance ingredient
Chemical Watch Tammy Lovell March 15, 2017 “Consumer products conglomerate SC Johnson says it is phasing out the use of the fragrance ingredient galaxolide. The... Read More
Is Your Favorite Company Holding Out on You?
Same product. Two different labels. An appalling double standard.
Getting Toxic Chemicals Out of Black Women’s Hair Salons
The Atlantic Vicky Gan Nov. 13, 2015 Hair relaxers and other popular products can put employees’ health at risk. … “That’s partly because there’s precious... Read More
VERMONTBill aims to keep PFAs out of feminine hygiene products
“Studies show these chemicals can create a host of health problems from asthma to fertility issues to cancer. Scientist Alexandra Scranton with Women’s Voices for... Read More
Tide: Getting stains – and the carcinogen – out.
Philly.com January 25, 2013 Sandy Bauers After pressure from an environmental group, a 78,000-signature petition and a court suit, Proctor & Gamble, which makes Tide... Read More
Menstrual Products Are Wildly Unregulated — Here’s What to Watch Out For
Tens of millions of Americans use menstrual products, and while manufacturers contend they are safe, most disclose little about the chemicals they contain. Now, amid... Read More
Phasing Out the Toxic Trio
Phasing Out the Toxic Trio
To avoid breast cancer, take that cellphone out of your bra.
For many young women today, tucking cellphones in the bra has become a cool, hip way to have simple access to these essential devices. Most of us have no idea that cellphones are two-way microwave radios that should not be kept directly on the body.
Phasing Out the “Toxic Trio”
Phasing Out the "Toxic Trio"