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Wen statement responding to BPA found in baby dummies

Statement in response to UK case accusing Johnson & Johnson of knowingly selling talcum powder contaminated with asbestos.

We are dismayed to see another study finding yet more toxic chemicals in period products. This time it’s the turn of eco-friendly reusables to be tested and found to be wanting. 

PRESS RELEASE  Power of Food Festival brings Tower Hamlets together to celebrate community, culture and climate action  18–28 September 2025 – Free, community-led events across the borough   The Power of Food Festival takes place across Tower Hamlets with 10 days of free events celebrating the borough’s community and food cultures, showcasing local projects tackling…

The state of the climate and nature, based on new Met Office data, alongside three government reports – addressing climate change and biodiversity loss – signals a welcome step towards recognising the scale of the climate and nature crises. But something vital is missing: a gendered, intersectional lens

A new study, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, has found that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may influence how a baby’s brain develops before birth.

Last week’s Spending Review brought some welcome news – but missed opportunities too.

PRESS RELEASE  Embargoed until 00:01 Wednesday 11 June 2025 BST   For further information contact Kate Beard at Wen on 07950585284 or kate.beard@wen.org.uk.    UK a dumping ground for toxic toys’ experts warn, as EU bans harmful chemicals in toys Environmental charity Wen (Women’s Environmental Network) warns that the UK is fast becoming a regulatory dumping ground for…

Toxic Pesticide Found in UK Tampons at 40 Times the Drinking Water Limit, report reveals   A new study has found traces of glyphosate, a toxic pesticide, in UK tampons — at levels 40 times higher than the legal limit for drinking water. Pesticide Action Network UK (PAN UK), Wen (Women’s Environmental Network) and the…

Reusable Nappy Week 28th April to 4th May 2025 One Change – Big Difference: Empowering Through Experience Reusable Nappy Week 2025, taking place from 28th April to 4th May, is a UK-wide campaign that celebrates the many benefits of reusable nappies – from reducing household waste and saving money, to supporting earlier toilet training and…