10 Ways to Celebrate National Women’s Health Week!
Here are some things that you can do this week (and year-round!), to limit your exposure to toxic chemicals, and improve the health of women nationwide.
Host a Detox the Box Party!
Women across the nation who are getting together to raise awareness about the hazards of hidden and harmful chemicals in menstrual care products — and, what’s more, are taking action to break down policies and practices that put your health at risk. 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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Disinfectant Overkill: What are “Quats” and why are they a problem?
Quats are disinfectant chemicals commonly found in household cleaners like wipes that do not actually reduce household illness, and instead can cause harm to our health.
Tell Clorox: Quit the Quats!
Quats have been linked to asthma, fertility issues, and reproductive harm. These are NOT chemicals that babies, children, women, pets, or anyone should be exposed to. Tell Clorox it's time to quit the quats!
Cleaning Product Companies Starting to Come Clean on Chemical Safety
Last December, we released the Health First Roadmap and we have already started to see notable shifts in the cleaning products industry in how they are talking about and addressing chemical screening and product safety.
Why the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) is Failing the Public and Failing Manufacturers
Our new report exposes why the CIR cannot be trusted to protect our health and our environment from harmful ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products.
6 Myths About Toxic Chemicals To Quash Today!
Knocking down myths that allow toxic chemicals into our food and products, and stand in the way of changes we can make in our homes. It’s time to quash them for good!
New Yorkers — Take action for your right to know what’s in menstrual products!
Legislation has been introduced in New York that will require disclosure of ingredients in menstrual products, including pads, tampons and menstrual cups. TAKE ACTION for your right to know!
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.