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Women, Health, and Environment

At Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), we believe that everyone, regardless of their race, socio-economic status, or gender, deserves to live in an environment free of … See more

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Beyond the Label: Health Impacts of Harmful Ingredients in …

WEBApril 2021 REPORT Español – Más allá de la etiqueta: Impactos en la salud de los ingredientes nocivos en los productos de limpieza Beyond the Label: Health Impacts of …

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Update on Menstrual Equity Policies in the United States

WEBUPDATE (9.25.21): When this blog was originally published in January 2021, roughly 20 bills had been introduced to advance period health policies across the United …

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Our Clothing Choices, Our Environment, Our Health

WEBIn 2013 alone, 15.1 million tons of textile waste was generated. Your Health. While few studies have been conducted to directly link chemicals in clothing to human …

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Menstrual & Intimate Care Products

WEBThe Issue: Research shows that many of today’s menstrual and intimate care products contain a host of chemicals linked to cancer, disrupt hormones, and unnecessary …

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How are Menstrual and Intimate Care Products Regulated

WEBIntimate Care Products. Intimate care product like douches, wipes, sprays, washes, and powders are regulated as cosmetics under the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic …

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Reports: Toxic Chemicals and Women's Health

WEBEveryone deserves to live in a healthy and safe environment. That environment includes where you live, work, play, and pray. We reject and actively push …

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Cleaning Products and Your Health

WEBThere are numerous chemicals found in cleaning products that are hazardous, and which can affect your health when you use them. [1] When you use cleaning products, …

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What's in your tampon

WEBCarbon disulfide is the chemical we detected most frequently in our testing. Carbon disulfide is a chemical commonly used in the production of rayon. Our results detected carbon …

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The Rub with Feminine Wipes

WEBThe long term health risks of exposure to these chemicals from using wipes have never been studied and are largely unknown but concerning. In 2015, Women’s Voices for the …

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Always Pads Testing Results

WEBThe results of the testing indicate that both scented and unscented Always pads emit toxic chemicals, including chemicals identified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

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Protecting Nail & Salon Workers Health

WEBProtecting Salon Workers' Health. Salon workers — a population dominated by women — are exposed to various chemicals of concern every day in their workplaces associated …

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Avoiding Toxic Chemicals

WEBIncreasingly, research indicates that unnecessary exposures to toxic chemicals in the home may be taking a toll on health of women and babies. Here are …

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Cleaning Products and Reproductive Harm

WEBCleaning Products and Reproductive Harm Español: Los Productos de Limpieza y los Daños en la Reproducción Women are disproportionately burdened by exposures to …

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What are “Quats” and why are they a problem

WEBIn addition to harming germs, quats are lung irritants and can contribute to asthma and other breathing problems. They irritate skin too – and can lead to rashes. …

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Nation’s First Menstrual Products Disclosure Law Goes into Effect

WEBThe Nation’s First Menstrual Products Disclosure Law Goes into Effect in New York. Advocates conduct field studies to ensure companies are providing ingredient …

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10 Steps to Avoid Toxic Chemicals

WEB8. Turn Down the Heat on Non-Stick Cookware. Keep the stove at or below medium heat when using Teflon or non-stick cookware. Opt for cast iron or stainless steel pans for …

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Are Lubricants Safe

WEBIdeally, the pH of a vaginal lubricant should be compatible with a healthy pH of the vagina – generally in the range of 3.8-4.5. A high vaginal pH (above 4.5) is associated with …

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Toxic Chemicals in Salon Products

WEBEye, skin and throat irritation, headaches, dizziness. Eye, skin and throat irritation, dermatitis. Methacrylic acid. Nail primer, eyelash glue. Skin burns, eye, nose and throat …

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Osmolality and pH Properties of Some Commercial Lubricants

WEBIn fact, there is growing consensus among scientists that the vast majority of lubricants need to be reformulated to be safer than they are now. In 2012, the World Health …

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Chem Fatale Report

WEBFeminine care products are widely used by women in the United States and constitute a $3 billion dollar industry. The most popular feminine care products are tampons and …

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