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Women's Environmental Network


WELCOME TO WOMEN'S ENVIRONMENTAL NETWORK

THE ONLY UK CHARITY WORKING ON ISSUES THAT LINK WOMEN, HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

Our mission is to make the connections between women's health and well-being and environmental issues. We want to inspire women to make environmentally informed choices. We aim to empower women to become agents of change in their families, networks and society, and to participate equally in an environmentally sustainable future. If you care about the things we do, why not become a member? 

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Did you know?

Dame Anita Lucia Roddick was a founding member of WEN back in the 1980’s?

 Anita is best remembered as a human rights activist, environmental campaigner and founder of The Body Shop. She was also involved in activism and campaigning for environmental and social issues, including involvement with  Green Peace and the Big Issue.

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With news and features on health, social justice and the environment, plus recipes, tips and ideas on sustainable living, the blog reflects WEN's broad scope and highlights our varied interests.
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“As the only UK organisation advocating specifically for women and the environment, WEN plays a crucial role in raising awareness of the gendered impacts of climate change and the links between gender, environmental chemicals, poverty and health. WEN deserves our support to continue its trail-blazing work” Caroline Lucas MP, WEN ambassador

“As the only UK organisation advocating specifically for women and the environment, WEN plays a crucial role in raising awareness of the gendered impacts of climate change and the links between gender, environmental chemicals, poverty and health. WEN deserves our support to continue its trail-blazing work”
Caroline Lucas MP, WEN ambassador

Blog
What's in your carpet?
What's in your carpet?
Let's compost...in the bathroom! by Alice Larsson, WEN
Let's compost...in the bathroom! by Alice Larsson, WEN
Live Well’s Easy Pizza Recipe
Live Well’s Easy Pizza Recipe

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Lots going on in the news about air pollution this week. This article in the @guardian is worth a read:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Raised levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution increased the risk of losing a pregnancy by 16% study reveals. Air pollution is as bad for pregnant women as smoking in raising the risk of miscarriage, according to a scientific study. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So what can be done?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "The best action is to cut overall levels of pollution in urban areas. Women could choose to time their pregnancies to avoid the most polluted times of year. And pregnant women could avoid exertion on polluted days and consider buying indoor air filters. But in the developing world these are luxuries many people can’t afford” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out the whole article by clicking on the link in the bio above.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #pregnancy #airpollution #miscarriage #toxicfumes #airquality #greenbaby #cleancities #cleanair #womenandenvironment⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo credit: Rex/Shutterstock (via Guardian)
Lots going on in the news about air pollution this week. This article in the @guardian is worth a read:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Raised levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution increased the risk of losing a pregnancy by 16% study reveals. Air pollution is as bad for pregnant women as smoking in raising the risk of miscarriage, according to a scientific study. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So what can be done?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "The best action is to cut overall levels of pollution in urban areas. Women could choose to time their pregnancies to avoid the most polluted times of year. And pregnant women could avoid exertion on polluted days and consider buying indoor air filters. But in the developing world these are luxuries many people can’t afford” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out the whole article by clicking on the link in the bio above.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #pregnancy #airpollution #miscarriage #toxicfumes #airquality #greenbaby #cleancities #cleanair #womenandenvironment⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo credit: Rex/Shutterstock (via Guardian)
We are just a little excited about the Tower Hamlets Winter Gathering.... we have a feast of deliciousness planned, showing off all the fab food growing & cooking projects in the area. Plus workshops & stalls. @towerhamletshome @sustain @madeinhackney @riverford @vegansofldn @stepneycityfarm @spitalfieldscityfarm - - - #TowerHamlets #eastlondon #foodcoop #sustainablefood #growyourown #ecoliving #growingfood #shoreditch #communityfoodgrowing
We are just a little excited about the Tower Hamlets Winter Gathering.... we have a feast of deliciousness planned, showing off all the fab food growing & cooking projects in the area. Plus workshops & stalls. @towerhamletshome @sustain @madeinhackney @riverford @vegansofldn @stepneycityfarm @spitalfieldscityfarm - - - #TowerHamlets #eastlondon #foodcoop #sustainablefood #growyourown #ecoliving #growingfood #shoreditch #communityfoodgrowing
The right for repair gathers force (at last!). EU proposals to force manufacturers to make goods that last longer & are easier to mend. Makes total sense! Buying replacements fuels climate change from the greenhouse gases released in the manufacturing process.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The stats are eye watering: 10% of junked washing machines are less than 5 years old! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What's your experience of trying to get something fixed? What have you had to scrap prematurely? Anyone had to dump fairy lights, because bulbs couldn't be changed? 😡⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want to read the whole article? Copy and paste this link http://ow.ly/MdSE30nfhJE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #rightorepair #climatechange #repaircafe #don'tscrap #reuse #recycle #ecoliving #carbonneutral
The right for repair gathers force (at last!). EU proposals to force manufacturers to make goods that last longer & are easier to mend. Makes total sense! Buying replacements fuels climate change from the greenhouse gases released in the manufacturing process.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The stats are eye watering: 10% of junked washing machines are less than 5 years old! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What's your experience of trying to get something fixed? What have you had to scrap prematurely? Anyone had to dump fairy lights, because bulbs couldn't be changed? 😡⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want to read the whole article? Copy and paste this link http://ow.ly/MdSE30nfhJE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #rightorepair #climatechange #repaircafe #don'tscrap #reuse #recycle #ecoliving #carbonneutral
So what exactly is lurking in your carpet? Sadly it's not something your vacuum cleaner will get rid of! A recent report found carpets sold by some of Europe’s largest producers contain chemicals, including suspected carcinogens & endocrine disruptors - find out more on the WEN blog - link in bio or cut and paste this link: http://ow.ly/Orsx30nesjA.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out our insta carpet story too! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #harmfulchemicals #carpets #carcinogens #edcfree #DetoxingCarpets #CircularEconomy #whatsinyourcarpet #womenandenvironment #detoxyourhouse #toxicchemicals #WednesdayWisdom
So what exactly is lurking in your carpet? Sadly it's not something your vacuum cleaner will get rid of! A recent report found carpets sold by some of Europe’s largest producers contain chemicals, including suspected carcinogens & endocrine disruptors - find out more on the WEN blog - link in bio or cut and paste this link: http://ow.ly/Orsx30nesjA.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out our insta carpet story too! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #harmfulchemicals #carpets #carcinogens #edcfree #DetoxingCarpets #CircularEconomy #whatsinyourcarpet #womenandenvironment #detoxyourhouse #toxicchemicals #WednesdayWisdom
Lots going on in the news about air pollution this week. This article in the @guardian is worth a read:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "Raised levels of nitrogen dioxide pollution increased the risk of losing a pregnancy by 16% study reveals. Air pollution is as bad for pregnant women as smoking in raising the risk of miscarriage, according to a scientific study. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So what can be done?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ "The best action is to cut overall levels of pollution in urban areas. Women could choose to time their pregnancies to avoid the most polluted times of year. And pregnant women could avoid exertion on polluted days and consider buying indoor air filters. But in the developing world these are luxuries many people can’t afford” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out the whole article by clicking on the link in the bio above.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #pregnancy #airpollution #miscarriage #toxicfumes #airquality #greenbaby #cleancities #cleanair #womenandenvironment⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photo credit: Rex/Shutterstock (via Guardian) We are just a little excited about the Tower Hamlets Winter Gathering.... we have a feast of deliciousness planned, showing off all the fab food growing & cooking projects in the area. Plus workshops & stalls. @towerhamletshome @sustain @madeinhackney @riverford @vegansofldn @stepneycityfarm @spitalfieldscityfarm - - - #TowerHamlets #eastlondon #foodcoop #sustainablefood #growyourown #ecoliving #growingfood #shoreditch #communityfoodgrowing The right for repair gathers force (at last!). EU proposals to force manufacturers to make goods that last longer & are easier to mend. Makes total sense! Buying replacements fuels climate change from the greenhouse gases released in the manufacturing process.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The stats are eye watering: 10% of junked washing machines are less than 5 years old! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What's your experience of trying to get something fixed? What have you had to scrap prematurely? Anyone had to dump fairy lights, because bulbs couldn't be changed? 😡⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Want to read the whole article? Copy and paste this link http://ow.ly/MdSE30nfhJE ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #rightorepair #climatechange #repaircafe #don'tscrap #reuse #recycle #ecoliving #carbonneutral So what exactly is lurking in your carpet? Sadly it's not something your vacuum cleaner will get rid of! A recent report found carpets sold by some of Europe’s largest producers contain chemicals, including suspected carcinogens & endocrine disruptors - find out more on the WEN blog - link in bio or cut and paste this link: http://ow.ly/Orsx30nesjA.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out our insta carpet story too! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #harmfulchemicals #carpets #carcinogens #edcfree #DetoxingCarpets #CircularEconomy #whatsinyourcarpet #womenandenvironment #detoxyourhouse #toxicchemicals #WednesdayWisdom