Do you know what’s in your tampon?
NBC2-News by Rachel Polansky Do you know what’s in your tampon? The answer is likely no because the government doesn’t require tampon makers to disclose... Read More
How diapers and menstrual pads are exposing babies and women to hormone-disrupting, toxic chemicals
Environmental Health News by Brian Bienkowski Most diapers and sanitary pads contain volatile organic compounds and phthalates and with this continued, long-term exposure a significant amount... Read More
Welcome WVE’s New Executive Director, Amber Garcia!
Amber’s experience with leadership development, community engagement and mobilization will be invaluable to the future of WVE’s work and the growth of the WVE community.
Women’s Voices for the Earth Announces Amber Garcia as New Executive Director
National environmental health non-profit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), announced today the selection of Amber Garcia as their new Executive Director. Garcia brings extensive experience in grassroots voter engagement, community advocacy, youth leadership development, and reproductive justice to the position.
Do You Really Know What’s In Your Tampons? This Woman Thinks You Should.
HuffPost by Kate Bratskeir … Currently, there is no federal or state law requiring Kotex, or any other menstrual hygiene company, to share the ingredients —... Read More
WVE’s Top 5 Blog Posts of 2018
We look forward to bringing you more news-you-can-use about fragrance chemicals, safer salons, ingredient disclosure, non-toxic cleaning and period products in the New Year. It’s going to be a busy 2019 — and we’re so excited to have you with us!
My name is Reagen, and I’m a Women’s Voices for the Earth Actionista
We all have personal reasons for being part of Women's Voices for the Earth. Here is Reagen's story...
The CIR Claims Cosmetics Can Never Harm Your Lungs
The CIR is meeting this month to discuss their “Aerosols Precedents” and WVE has submitted our concerns. Learn more.
Mercury-Based Skin Lighteners: Internet Sellers Must Stop Toxic Trade
Testing identified 19 creams with mercury levels up to 30,000 times greater than the legal limit. This means creams meet the definition of hazardous waste, and aren’t even safe for a landfill.
Mattresses in the Mainstream
More and more people are talking about the health issues presented by the chemicals in the very things we sleep on and in. Check out a few highlights making headlines...