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

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Update on Menstrual Equity Policies in the United States

WebUPDATED 9/2021: 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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Sixty-Two Menstrual Equity Laws Passed in the United States

WebCongress has passed just two bills allowing menstrual products to be paid with pre-tax dollars using a Health Savings or Flexible Spending Account and requiring …

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4 Ways to Celebrate Period Health on Menstrual Hygiene Day!

WebMay 28 th is Menstrual Hygiene Day. People around the world are celebrating period health today! Launched in 2014, Menstrual Hygiene Day (MH Day) is a global advocacy …

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New Tampon Testing Reveals Undisclosed Carcinogens and …

Web6.5.2018 NEW YORK – National women’s health nonprofit, Women’s Voices for the Earth (WVE), has released independent product-testing results that reveal undisclosed toxic …

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Household Hazards

WebHousehold Hazards was written to provide information on certain chemicals in cleaning products which may pose health hazards. Specifically, it looks at the research on …

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New Federal Bill Package to Take on Cosmetic Safety

WebFounded in 1995, Women’s Voices for the Earth is a national environmental health organization that works to amplify women’s voices to eliminate toxic chemicals …

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WebWomen’s Voices for the Earth PO Box 8743 Missoula, MT 59807. Visit us in Denver at the Posner Center 1031 33rd Street Denver, Colorado 80205. Phone: (406) 543-3747

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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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Testing Reaffirms the Need for Improved Safety Standards for …

WebDr. Astrid Williams, Black Women for Wellness. 323-290-5955 | [email protected]. Product testing included CBD, THC infused vaginal suppositories …

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non-toxic cleaning Archives

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 back against racist …

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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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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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Cleaning Product Safety

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 back against racist …

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Disinfectant Overkill Focus on Quats

WebA study on mice found that when a disinfectant containing quats was used to clean out the cages of mice, the fertility of the mice declined significantly, and birth defects in those …

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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

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 back against racist …

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Consumers To Get Household Cleaner Chemical Info, But …

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 back against racist …

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