The Year That Women Won Against Corporate Giants
In 2013, women used our economic power like a rising tide that lifted even the biggest companies on a wave of progress to eliminate toxic chemicals.
Local Organization Wins 2012 Women’s Empowerment Award
Women’s Voices for the Earth recognized for national campaigns to protect women’s health from toxic chemicals For immediate release: June 26, 2012 Contact: Erin Switalski,... Read More
Another great step towards full disclosure: SC Johnson announces disclosure of 368 allergens in cleaning products
S.C. Johnson announced their next move on the path towards 100% transparency of the ingredients – disclosure of 368 potential skin allergens in their products.
The EPA Should Not Be Weakening Environmental Protections!
Pollution's impact the pandemic’s effects make the EPA's announcement that it will stop compliance requirements for tens of thousands chemical facilities in the United States even more dangerous.
Bisphenol-A (BPA)
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a hormone-disrupting chemical, which means that it interferes with the way hormones send important messages about development throughout the body.
Galaxolide: A Long-lasting Fragrance Contaminating the Great Lakes
Return to Galaxolide main page. What is Galaxolide? Galaxolide is a synthetic musk, a commonly used fragrance ingredient found in household products. Galaxolide is widely... Read More
Cleaning Companies, NGO Partner to Support Consumer Rights
Manufacturers join Women’s Voices for the Earth to launch No Secrets ingredient disclosure campaign FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 9, 2013 Chemicals linked to hormone... Read More
Persistent and Pervasive Podcast: Cleaning, A Stained Industry
New episode talks about the cleaning products in your home that are not as safe and healthy as you think — especially for domestic workers who have to use them day in and out!
Roadmap to a Toxic Free Future
Three-Year Strategic Plan: 2013- 2015 WVE firmly believes that the world we envision will come about because women are leaders in creating the policies this... Read More
Phthalate Exposure Linked to Increased Risk of Miscarriage, Gestational Diabetes
Two recent studies from the Harvard School of Public Health found that exposure to phthalates may increase the risk of having a miscarriage and increase risk factors for gestational diabetes.