22 Cosmetics Companies File for ‘Trade Secret’ Status to Skirt Toxins Law.
Eco Watch January 30, 2014 Twenty-two companies have requested trade secret status to avoid telling the public about toxic chemicals found in nearly 1,500 cosmetic... Read More
Under Pressure, Feminine Product Makers Disclose Ingredients
The New York Times Rachel Abrams Oct. 26, 2015 …”Fragrances can be particularly problematic for consumers seeking more detailed information about their personal care products.... Read More
How failures of democracy fuel the environmental crisis
“The environmental justice movement was born in the Black, brown, tribal and Indigenous communities that have long borne the brunt of pollution and climate disaster.... Read More
Should I Disinfect? What’s the Difference Between Cleaning and Disinfecting?
Did you know there is no research that shows disinfecting is any more effective at preventing illness in the home than using plain old soap and water? Learn more about the differences between cleaning and disinfecting in our new video series with our partners at Cancer Free Economy.
Women’s Health Organization Calls for The Clorox Company to Quit Toxic ‘Quats’ in Disinfecting Products
Environmental health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), is raising concerns about the use of antibacterial chemicals commonly found in disinfecting products like wipes, sprays, and all-purpose cleaners. Registered as pesticides with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), ammonium quaternary compounds — or “quats” — are linked to adverse health effects including asthma, dermatitis, reproductive harm, and the spread of antimicrobial resistance bacteria, often referred to as “super-bugs”.
As a major manufacturer of disinfecting products, WVE is calling on The Clorox Company to be a leader in product safety and eliminate quats from their products.
Dissonance on Green Detergents
New York Times Mireya Navarro September 19, 2010 As I note in a Sunday article about the new, low-phosphate dishwasher detergents, consumers are not always... Read More
Toolkit: How to Talk to Your Child’s School About Safer Disinfectants
DOWNLOAD a copy of your toolkit TODAY! Keeping kids safe and healthy at school is a top priority for educators, administrators, and — of course... Read More
Will the Personal Care Products Safety Act Ensure the Safety of Cosmetics, Salon Products?
The bill is intended to fix the deeply flawed system currently in place that is supposed to oversee cosmetic and salon product safety. But is it enough?
Detox the Box Party Kit Downloads
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
Salinas, California: The Salad Bowl of pesticides.
The difficulties facing migrant workers who plant and pick the crops is an old story. But in Salinas, a new story is emerging -- one with serious implications for the rest of the country. New research on the neurodevelopmental effects of pesticides is ...