VICTORY! Cleaning Product Ingredient Disclosure Becomes Law in California
Historic legislation was just signed into law in California that requires disclosure of ingredients used in institutional and household cleaning products.
Our Mission: Women’s Voices for the Earth amplifies women’s voices to
eliminate the toxic chemicals that harm our health and communities.
Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE) defines the environment as the places people live, work and play. It is estimated that between 80,000 and 85,000 chemicals are in use in the environment in the United States, yet only about 200 of these chemicals have been thoroughly tested for safety. Of those chemicals that have been tested, most have been evaluated only for their acute impacts to adult males in industrial settings. The chemical exposure routes and health impacts on women – especially girls, women of color and women of reproductive age – are different and have historically been largely overlooked. Learn more.
Pledge of Alliance
Women’s Voices for the Earth pledges to intentionally and openly join with all women to reclaim the health of our bodies from harmful chemicals in products developed for our use. We explicitly invite women of every category, grouping or assignment and all people concerned for their reproductive health, regardless of gender identity, race, age, ethnicity, or status under the law, to fully participate in the advancement of our mission to amplify women’s voices to eliminate the toxic chemicals that harm our health and communities. Read more.
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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!
Momentum Grows for the Menstrual Equity Movement!
From fragrance disclosure to powerful international campaigns, momentum continues to grow for the fight for safe, affordable, and accessible feminine care products!
Women in South Korea Moving Market, Decision Makers to Address Toxic Chemicals in Menstrual Pads
An extraordinary series of events has occurred in recent months in S. Korea highlighting the potential dangers of chemicals detected in menstrual pads - thousands are speaking up and their voices are being heard!
Women-Led: Spotlight on Beatrice Dixon, Founder and CEO of The Honey Pot Company
"I would change how the world treats us as consumers, selling us toxic feminine care and personal care products. I would change how we are objectified by the corporate world and paid less for our skills and services." - An interview with Beatrice Dixon
Project Green Challenge Changed My Life from Conventional to Conscious
Every October, Turning Green hosts Project Green Challenge to engage high school and college students from across the world to contribute to a healthy, just, and thriving planet. Past finalist, Mariah, shares her experience!
Fragrance: The New Second Hand Smoke
Interestingly, almost a quarter of cases of fragrance-associated asthma in the workplace occurred in workers who had no previous history of asthma, but developed it as a result of exposure to scented products on the job.
Women’s Voices invites businesses and organizations that share our values in creating a toxic free future for all, starting with our economy. Learn more.