A New Reason to Avoid Douchebags: Survey Finds Toxics in Feminine Care Products.
Beacon Reader November 6, 2013 Amy Westervelt Let’s face it: Americans aren’t overly comfortable with vaginas. That simple fact has helped to grow a multi-billion-dollar... Read More
New Priorities Foundation
Funder of WVE’s work, New Priorities Foundation
New Study Finds Scented Candles and Air Fresheners Pose Dangerous Health Risks
Women’s Day Alexis Hobbs September 3, 2015 You might think twice before lighting up that pumpkin spice candle. …In a 2013 International Journal of Public Health... Read More
Period Policy New York timeline
Timeline of important period policies in New York state
Puberty before age 10: A new ‘normal.’
For many parents of early-developing girls, “normal” is a crazy-making word, especially when uttered by a doctor; it implies that the patient, or patient’s mother, should quit being neurotic and accept that not much can be done. But even if it's ...
The dangers of a ubiquitous food chemical: new evidence.
Bisphenol A, America's most demonized food-packaging chemical, nationally debated and being considered for a federal ban under an amendment of the food safety bill, S. 510, may be even worse than anyone imagined, a new peer-reviewed study finds.
New bill would crack down on companies that break child labor laws
Amid a rise in the illegal use of child labor in the U.S., a group of Democratic lawmakers has introduced legislation aimed at cracking down on businesses... Read More
Groups Applaud Progress on Cleaning Product Chemical Right-To-Know Effort, Submit Response to State Proposal
Alaska Community Action on Toxics · American Lung Association in New York · Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety Inc. · Autism Society · Beyond Pesticides... Read More
Keeping Watch on the Cosmetic Ingredient Review
In 2020, CIR’s Expert Panel for Cosmetic Safety made a number of decisions that were not in the interest of public health. But we did get their attention on a few important safety issues. Learn more.
Does Industry Really Support Menstrual Equity?
KC and P&G often market their support of menstrual equity -- yet, when it comes to giving people information on what’s actually in their period products, industry makes the patriarchal statement that consumers will be confused. Puh-leeze.