Lighten Your Footprint This Holiday + Donation Guide
We all deserve safe, healthy products. Check out WVE's best practices for donating + tips on how to have a more sustainable gift-giving season!
California Right-to-Know Bill Seeks to End Toxic Secrets in Beauty and Personal Care Products
Fragrances and flavors are found in thousands of beauty and personal care products, yet there is no state or federal regulatory oversight of the safety of these ingredients. Furthermore no federal law requires the disclosure of fragrance or flavor ingredients to consumers, manufacturers or even regulatory agencies.
This labeling loophole allows dozens – sometimes even hundreds – of chemicals to hide under the word ‘fragrance’ on product labels.
Something Stinks About Fragrance Safety Standards
Safety of 3,000 fragrance chemicals is entirely determined by the fragrance industry. This self-regulating policy is failing to protect the public from chemicals of concern in fragrance.
Gel polish: What risks lie beneath painted beauty?
Gel polish is the current rage - but this beauty treatment carries with it various toxic chemicals & potential health risks.
Ten Reasons to Wash More Dishes
Throwaway dishes are causing havoc on our health and on our planet. Using a product once and then throwing it away makes no sense. Find out more...
Companies hide toxic ingredients in household cleaners, report finds
Free Speech Radio News November 22, 2011 Household cleaners are commonly marketed as necessary in the fight against germs to make your home safer and... Read More
Tip of the Month: How to Have a Non-Toxic, Less-Waste Halloween
From avoiding flame retardants and PVC hiding in costumes, to simple ways to reduce holiday waste -- get how-to tips on having a non-toxic, less-waste Halloween!
Which Companies Continue to Sell Talc-Based Baby Powders?
In 2017, WVE identified 28 baby powder products that contained talc. In 2020 we went back to those 28 products to find out what had changed. In short, a lot.
Non-Toxic Bug Repellant
Solutions for avoiding toxic chemicals like DEET, including a DIY recipe.
Green Parent Guide
Tips for You And Baby – Avoiding Toxic Chemicals As a parent, you have a lot on your mind, and the last thing you want... Read More