Bill Aims to Make Menstrual Product Companies More Transparent
Teen Vogue Brittney McNamara May 25, 2017 “Two new bills introduced in Congress aim to bring more transparency to menstrual products, attempting to both mandate... Read More
Period Activists Want Tampon Makers to Disclose Ingredients
The New York Times Roni Caryn Rabin May 24, 2017 “The Food and Drug Administration regulates menstrual hygiene products as medical devices, a category that... Read More
Women Rally in DC to Close Serious Gaps in Feminine Hygiene Product Regulation
On May 23, the nation’s leading environmental and women’s health advocates are gathering for a women’s health rally and lobby day in recognition of Menstrual Hygiene Day. Hosted by national women’s health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), the rally on Capitol Hill will increase awareness of the need for feminine care product safety and demonstrate a grassroots show of support for federal legislation aimed at closing serious gaps in feminine hygiene regulation.
Ditch Your Tampons For Sustainable Cycles
Green Future Shayla Brooks April 11, 2017 “Chemicals used to grow the cotton that turns into tampons is a problem for the planet — and... Read More
Trump’s Budget Proposal Means More Women Exposed to Toxic Chemicals
Putting health science and toxics programs on the chopping block - the President’s proposed budget will harm women’s health, vulnerable communities and set back years of progress.
Resist and Persist for a Toxic-Free Future
Will you join us to help stop the toxic assault? With you on our team, we’ll organize more women than ever to speak up and demand safe products and healthy communities.
The Unethical Defense of Talc
Why women are holding companies accountable and demanding further study into this toxic ingredient found in products marketed to women for good health.
Slippery Slope: What’s in Your Lube?
Is your lubricant safe? Get the information you need on lubes - how they can be harmful, what chemicals to watch out for and how to choose a safer option.
California Introduces the Cleaning Product Right to Know Act!
If it passes companies will no longer be able to keep ingredients linked to birth defects, cancer, fertility problems, allergens, and asthma a secret.
Fight for Your Health, Fight for Government Transparency
Without transparency, we can't ensure systems companies use to determine product safety are adequate and protecting our health. Same goes for government.
