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Beauty Products and Environmental Justice: Why Safer Alternatives Matter
The intersection of environmental justice and the beauty industry underscores the urgent need for systemic change. From stricter regulations on toxic chemicals to more sustainable non-toxic packaging practices, the path forward requires collaboration between policymakers, communities, and advocates.
Chem Fatale: How Menstrual Products May Be Affecting the Health of Millions
The recognition of PFAS in menstrual products underscores the urgent need for stronger consumer protections and corporate accountability. Beyond health concerns, this issue highlights the risks to workers and the environment, reinforcing the necessity of comprehensive action.
Cleanwashing in Beauty: How Perceptions of Harm Drive Safer Choices in Hair Products
As the beauty industry continues to thrive, consumers are paying closer attention to the chemicals in personal care products (PCPs). A Prosper Insights & Analytics survey revealed that 13.8% of U.S. adults consider ingredients when purchasing skincare and cosmetics. This growing awareness has driven demand for safer, cleaner alternatives.
Beauty Justice: Unequal Exposure and the Path Forward
Chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, and benzophenone are commonly used in these products as preservatives, color enhancers, and fragrance additives. The pervasive use of these harmful substances can raise serious concerns, particularly regarding their disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.
Proud, grateful and hopeful for the future
In this work sometimes you win, sometimes you lose, and sometimes the thing you’ve been pouring your heart and soul into just peters out at the end of a legislative session and you set your sights on next year.
Unfortunately, despite a year and a half of hard work by the Clean Water Action team and many, many allies, the Massachusetts bill to protect children, families and firefighters from toxic flame retardants met the “peter out at the end of the session” fate on July 31 st. The bill had been passed by the Senate on May 19 th but was not taken up by the House before the end of the formal