New Federal Bill Package Will Make Safer Beauty Available to All
This suite of federal safer beauty bills addresses gaping holes in cosmetic safety by banning the worst chemicals; requiring fragrance disclosure; protecting women of color... Read More
US NGO explores impacts of New York menstrual products disclosure law
Chemical Watch by Julia John WVE examines compliance, resulting changes countrywide … “A US NGO has begun investigating the effects of New York’s menstrual goods... Read More
Detox the Box Party Kit Downloads for New Yorkers
Thank you for hosting a Detox the Box party! Below is everything you need to make your party a success. By throwing a Detox the... Read More
New Yorkers Take on Period Power Policies!
With the leadership of dynamic women legislators, state and city council have passed a number of groundbreaking policies that provide more access to free period products in schools, public restrooms, and shelters -- AND have eliminated the tampon tax!
Target Focuses Bull’s-eye on Chemicals in Products: Launches New Standard to Promote Ingredient Safety and Disclosure
Consumer Demand for Safer Personal Care Products Driving Major Changes for Nation’s Retailers Campaign for Safe Cosmetics For Immediate Release October 16, 2013 (SAN FRANCISCO)... Read More
New Report Finds Hidden Toxic Chemicals Linked to Asthma and Birth Defects in Children’s Back to School Supplies
Lab tests reveal higher levels than deemed safe in toys New guide to safer school supplies released For immediate release: August 27, 2012 MISSOULA –... Read More
Looking Beyond the Label in New Report on Toxic Chemicals in Cleaning Products
The cleaning product industry can and must do better. They should be designing their products with tremendous precaution, taking into account the toxic health burdens and vulnerabilities many communities already face.
The Information New Moms Need
I needed answers about toxic chemicals right now, so that I could make a difference in my little girl’s life.
New York Disclosure Law
The Lawsuit In 2009, WVE teamed up with Earthjustice to take cleaning product giants Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive, Church & Dwight, and Reckitt Benckiser to... Read More
New Ingredient Transparency Reveals Issue of Toxic Chemicals in Cleaning Products is Widespread
A new report by environmental health organization, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), spotlights how toxic chemicals in cleaning products add to the health disparities and disproportionate burdens many people face from occupational exposure, pollutants in their environments, as well as social, racial and gender injustices. By accessing new ingredient information, the report calls attention to some of the most problematic and pervasive ingredients used in household and institutional cleaners, that have, until recently, been hidden from the general public.
