Voices Blog

Influenced by Chemical Industry, Trump’s EPA Undermines TSCA Reform

19 Oct 2017

The bi-partisan Frank Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act passed both houses of Congress because lawmakers recognized that TSCA was ineffective in protecting our health from exposure to toxic chemicals.

VICTORY! Cleaning Product Ingredient Disclosure Becomes Law in California

16 Oct 2017

Historic legislation was just signed into law in California that requires disclosure of ingredients used in institutional and household cleaning products.

Tip of the Month: How to Have a Non-Toxic, Less-Waste Halloween

04 Oct 2017

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!

27 Sep 2017

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

25 Sep 2017

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

22 Sep 2017

"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

20 Sep 2017

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

08 Sep 2017

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.