Voices Blog

New Yorkers Take on Period Power Policies!

08 Feb 2019

With the leadership of dynamic women legislators, state and city council have passed a number of groundbreaking policies that provide more access to free period products in schools, public restrooms, and shelters -- AND have eliminated the tampon tax!

Welcome WVE’s New Executive Director, Amber Garcia!

24 Jan 2019

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.

WVE’s Top 5 Blog Posts of 2018

28 Dec 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

05 Dec 2018

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

28 Nov 2018

The CIR is meeting this month to discuss their “Aerosols Precedents” and WVE has submitted our concerns. Learn more.

Tell Senator Daines, Support the Ban of Asbestos!

21 Nov 2018

The Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act will give the EPA the authority to ban the deadly substance asbestos. U.S. Sen. Tester is an original co-sponsor of the bill. U.S. Senator Daines has yet to show his support.

Mercury-Based Skin Lighteners: Internet Sellers Must Stop Toxic Trade

19 Nov 2018

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

15 Nov 2018

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...