Wen (Women's Environmental Network)
@wen-uk.bsky.social
✨We are an environmental charity working on issues that connect women, health, equity and environmental justice💫 #Environmenstrual 🩸 #FeministGreenNewDeal
Beyond #COP30, the message is clear: there is no #climatejustice without gender and racial justice.
🔗 Read more: How Climate Sisters is changing who gets a seat at the climate table.
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/18/h...
🔗 Read more: How Climate Sisters is changing who gets a seat at the climate table.
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/18/h...
HOW CLIMATE SISTERS IS CHANGING WHO GETS A SEAT AT THE CLIMATE TABLE
Learn how Climate Sisters is expanding across the UK, reshaping who gets a seat at the climate table and centering racialised and marginalised women in climate leadership.
www.wen.org.uk
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Beyond #COP30, the message is clear: there is no #climatejustice without gender and racial justice.
🔗 Read more: How Climate Sisters is changing who gets a seat at the climate table.
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/18/h...
🔗 Read more: How Climate Sisters is changing who gets a seat at the climate table.
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/18/h...
🌍 #COP30: A turning point for climate & gender justice?
Women, particularly racialised & marginalised women are on the frontlines of climate & environmental injustice.Yet their leadership, knowledge & solutions are often overlooked in decision-making spaces like COP.
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/10/c...
Women, particularly racialised & marginalised women are on the frontlines of climate & environmental injustice.Yet their leadership, knowledge & solutions are often overlooked in decision-making spaces like COP.
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/10/c...
COP30: A TURNING POINT FOR CLIMATE AND GENDER JUSTICE?
As COP30 kicks off in Belém, Brazil, the need for bold, intersectional feminist climate action has never been more urgent.
www.wen.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🌍 #COP30: A turning point for climate & gender justice?
Women, particularly racialised & marginalised women are on the frontlines of climate & environmental injustice.Yet their leadership, knowledge & solutions are often overlooked in decision-making spaces like COP.
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/10/c...
Women, particularly racialised & marginalised women are on the frontlines of climate & environmental injustice.Yet their leadership, knowledge & solutions are often overlooked in decision-making spaces like COP.
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/10/c...
Yesterday, 5th Nov, we delivered 78,000 voices to Downing Street!
Our #ToxicFreePeriods petition calls for regulation to make period products safe and free from toxic chemicals.
Thank you to everyone who stood with us 💪
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/06/t...
#ToxicFreePeriodsPetition#PeriodEquity
Our #ToxicFreePeriods petition calls for regulation to make period products safe and free from toxic chemicals.
Thank you to everyone who stood with us 💪
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/06/t...
#ToxicFreePeriodsPetition#PeriodEquity
78,000 VOICES FOR TOXIC-FREE PERIODS DELIVERED TO DOWNING STREET
On Wednesday 5 November, Wen delivered the #ToxicFreePeriods petition to 10 Downing Street and to DEFRA, representing more than 78,000 voices calling for safer, non-toxic period products.
www.wen.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Yesterday, 5th Nov, we delivered 78,000 voices to Downing Street!
Our #ToxicFreePeriods petition calls for regulation to make period products safe and free from toxic chemicals.
Thank you to everyone who stood with us 💪
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/06/t...
#ToxicFreePeriodsPetition#PeriodEquity
Our #ToxicFreePeriods petition calls for regulation to make period products safe and free from toxic chemicals.
Thank you to everyone who stood with us 💪
www.wen.org.uk/2025/11/06/t...
#ToxicFreePeriodsPetition#PeriodEquity
Tomorrow, 5th Nov, we’re taking your voices to Downing Street.
78,000 people have joined the call for #ToxicFreePeriods - demanding regulation to make sure period products are free from toxic chemicals. Add your name before the hand-in 👉 action.eko.org/a/toxic-peri...
#ToxicFreePeriodsPetition
78,000 people have joined the call for #ToxicFreePeriods - demanding regulation to make sure period products are free from toxic chemicals. Add your name before the hand-in 👉 action.eko.org/a/toxic-peri...
#ToxicFreePeriodsPetition
November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Tomorrow, 5th Nov, we’re taking your voices to Downing Street.
78,000 people have joined the call for #ToxicFreePeriods - demanding regulation to make sure period products are free from toxic chemicals. Add your name before the hand-in 👉 action.eko.org/a/toxic-peri...
#ToxicFreePeriodsPetition
78,000 people have joined the call for #ToxicFreePeriods - demanding regulation to make sure period products are free from toxic chemicals. Add your name before the hand-in 👉 action.eko.org/a/toxic-peri...
#ToxicFreePeriodsPetition
What a week! #EnvironmenstrualWeek 2025 has been one to remember.
From powerful conversations in Parliament to 75,000+ voices calling for #ToxicFreePeriods, this week has shown what happens when we come together for menstrual health, dignity and sustainability.
Some Highlights...
From powerful conversations in Parliament to 75,000+ voices calling for #ToxicFreePeriods, this week has shown what happens when we come together for menstrual health, dignity and sustainability.
Some Highlights...
October 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What a week! #EnvironmenstrualWeek 2025 has been one to remember.
From powerful conversations in Parliament to 75,000+ voices calling for #ToxicFreePeriods, this week has shown what happens when we come together for menstrual health, dignity and sustainability.
Some Highlights...
From powerful conversations in Parliament to 75,000+ voices calling for #ToxicFreePeriods, this week has shown what happens when we come together for menstrual health, dignity and sustainability.
Some Highlights...
What a day in Parliament. Wen took our call for toxic free period products to the House of Lords and Defra, handing in our petition with 76,000 signatures. Real momentum for change – let’s make every period product safe. Read more & sign: www.wen.org.uk/2025/...
#ToxicFreePeriods
#ToxicFreePeriods
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
What a day in Parliament. Wen took our call for toxic free period products to the House of Lords and Defra, handing in our petition with 76,000 signatures. Real momentum for change – let’s make every period product safe. Read more & sign: www.wen.org.uk/2025/...
#ToxicFreePeriods
#ToxicFreePeriods
Toxic chemicals shouldn’t be in our period products. Until we have regulation and transparency, here’s how to protect yourself and make the switch: www.wen.org.uk/2008/... #ToxicFreePeriods #EnvironmenstrualWeek
October 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Toxic chemicals shouldn’t be in our period products. Until we have regulation and transparency, here’s how to protect yourself and make the switch: www.wen.org.uk/2008/... #ToxicFreePeriods #EnvironmenstrualWeek
Reposted by Wen (Women's Environmental Network)
Independent studies stretching back over 20 yrs have detected toxic chemicals and heavy metals in period products used by millions monthly. What will it take to secure proper regulation?
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@wen-uk.bsky.social on the public health issue for #EnviromenstrualWeek:
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@wen-uk.bsky.social on the public health issue for #EnviromenstrualWeek:
We’re at a toxic tipping point: the UK must regulate period products now
This post is by Helen Lynn, senior consultant and health advisor, Wen (Women’s Environmental Network).
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October 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Independent studies stretching back over 20 yrs have detected toxic chemicals and heavy metals in period products used by millions monthly. What will it take to secure proper regulation?
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@wen-uk.bsky.social on the public health issue for #EnviromenstrualWeek:
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@wen-uk.bsky.social on the public health issue for #EnviromenstrualWeek:
What a day! Today we took our call for #ToxicFreePeriods to Parliament.
Starting with our House of Lords event with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, experts, campaigners & producers - we then went to DEFRA - with our call to make all period products safe. #ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek
Starting with our House of Lords event with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, experts, campaigners & producers - we then went to DEFRA - with our call to make all period products safe. #ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek
October 22, 2025 at 3:37 PM
What a day! Today we took our call for #ToxicFreePeriods to Parliament.
Starting with our House of Lords event with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, experts, campaigners & producers - we then went to DEFRA - with our call to make all period products safe. #ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek
Starting with our House of Lords event with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social, experts, campaigners & producers - we then went to DEFRA - with our call to make all period products safe. #ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek
Today, we delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition to DEFRA, urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.
It’s time for stronger regulation and a commitment to protect the health of women, girls and everyone who menstruates.
It’s time for stronger regulation and a commitment to protect the health of women, girls and everyone who menstruates.
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today, we delivered the #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition to DEFRA, urging the UK government to regulate toxic chemicals in period products.
It’s time for stronger regulation and a commitment to protect the health of women, girls and everyone who menstruates.
It’s time for stronger regulation and a commitment to protect the health of women, girls and everyone who menstruates.
Reposted by Wen (Women's Environmental Network)
This week I will be hosting a meeting with the Women’s Environmental Network to push for regulation of period products.
Because no one should be exposed to toxic chemicals every month just for having a period.
#PeriodJustice #SafeProducts | @wen-uk.bsky.social
Because no one should be exposed to toxic chemicals every month just for having a period.
#PeriodJustice #SafeProducts | @wen-uk.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
This week I will be hosting a meeting with the Women’s Environmental Network to push for regulation of period products.
Because no one should be exposed to toxic chemicals every month just for having a period.
#PeriodJustice #SafeProducts | @wen-uk.bsky.social
Because no one should be exposed to toxic chemicals every month just for having a period.
#PeriodJustice #SafeProducts | @wen-uk.bsky.social
Today, we’re in Parliament. Our event at the House of Lords, with Baroness Natalie Bennett, asks the question: Have we reached the tipping point for toxic period products?
With our expert panel we’ll explore the evidence and call for urgent regulation to make all period products safe.
With our expert panel we’ll explore the evidence and call for urgent regulation to make all period products safe.
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today, we’re in Parliament. Our event at the House of Lords, with Baroness Natalie Bennett, asks the question: Have we reached the tipping point for toxic period products?
With our expert panel we’ll explore the evidence and call for urgent regulation to make all period products safe.
With our expert panel we’ll explore the evidence and call for urgent regulation to make all period products safe.
1/6 Wen has been leading the fight for safe, sustainable, and toxic-free period products for 35 years.
October 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
1/6 Wen has been leading the fight for safe, sustainable, and toxic-free period products for 35 years.
Countdown to Westminster! Tomorrow, Wen takes our campaign to get toxic chemicals out of period products to Parliament. Our event at the House of Lords will put period product safety firmly on the government’s agenda. There’s still time to sign the petition: wen.org.uk/toxicfree...
October 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Countdown to Westminster! Tomorrow, Wen takes our campaign to get toxic chemicals out of period products to Parliament. Our event at the House of Lords will put period product safety firmly on the government’s agenda. There’s still time to sign the petition: wen.org.uk/toxicfree...
It’s #EnvironmenstrualWeek and we are taking our campaign to Westminster and the House of Lords, calling for strong regulation to get toxic chemicals out of period products and make them safe to use. youtu.be/s1NJ7sxDzGA
Environmenstrual Week - Toxic Tipping Point Campaign October 2025
YouTube video by Wen.
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October 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It’s #EnvironmenstrualWeek and we are taking our campaign to Westminster and the House of Lords, calling for strong regulation to get toxic chemicals out of period products and make them safe to use. youtu.be/s1NJ7sxDzGA
We’ve got lots going on this #EnvironmenstrualWeek! On Wednesday we’re taking our #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition to parliament.
There’s still time to sign if you haven’t: wen.org.uk/toxicfree...
#ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition
There’s still time to sign if you haven’t: wen.org.uk/toxicfree...
#ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition
October 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’ve got lots going on this #EnvironmenstrualWeek! On Wednesday we’re taking our #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition to parliament.
There’s still time to sign if you haven’t: wen.org.uk/toxicfree...
#ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition
There’s still time to sign if you haven’t: wen.org.uk/toxicfree...
#ToxicTippingPoint #EnvironmenstrualWeek #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition
1/5 Millions of people are exposed to toxic chemicals in period products every month - pesticides, ‘forever chemicals’, and heavy metals linked to cancer and infertility.
October 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
1/5 Millions of people are exposed to toxic chemicals in period products every month - pesticides, ‘forever chemicals’, and heavy metals linked to cancer and infertility.
It’s the start of #EnvironmenstrualWeek! 🩸 We’ve reached the #ToxicTippingPoint. Join us to demand #toxicfreeperiods products for everyone who menstruates. Join 72k people in signing the petition: wen.org.uk/toxicfreeper...
October 20, 2025 at 6:53 AM
It’s the start of #EnvironmenstrualWeek! 🩸 We’ve reached the #ToxicTippingPoint. Join us to demand #toxicfreeperiods products for everyone who menstruates. Join 72k people in signing the petition: wen.org.uk/toxicfreeper...
Thousands in the UK are accusing Johnson & Johnson of selling asbestos-contaminated baby powder.
We urgently need stronger regulation of personal care products & full ingredient transparency.
Read our statement: 👉https://www.wen.org.uk/2025/10/16/johnson-johnson-talc-statement/
#Talc #ToxicFree
We urgently need stronger regulation of personal care products & full ingredient transparency.
Read our statement: 👉https://www.wen.org.uk/2025/10/16/johnson-johnson-talc-statement/
#Talc #ToxicFree
WEN'S STATEMENT ON THE JOHNSON & JOHNSON UK TALC CASE
Statement in response to UK case accusing Johnson & Johnson of knowingly selling talcum powder contaminated with asbestos.
www.wen.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Thousands in the UK are accusing Johnson & Johnson of selling asbestos-contaminated baby powder.
We urgently need stronger regulation of personal care products & full ingredient transparency.
Read our statement: 👉https://www.wen.org.uk/2025/10/16/johnson-johnson-talc-statement/
#Talc #ToxicFree
We urgently need stronger regulation of personal care products & full ingredient transparency.
Read our statement: 👉https://www.wen.org.uk/2025/10/16/johnson-johnson-talc-statement/
#Talc #ToxicFree
Our #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition is going viral! 44,000+ signatures and counting - that’s 10,000 more in just 24 hours! 🎉
We’ve smashed our 40K goal, but we want to reach 50K before handing it to Government during #EnvironmenstrualWeek.
Please sign & share 👉wen.org.uk/toxicfreeperiodspetition
We’ve smashed our 40K goal, but we want to reach 50K before handing it to Government during #EnvironmenstrualWeek.
Please sign & share 👉wen.org.uk/toxicfreeperiodspetition
October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Our #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition is going viral! 44,000+ signatures and counting - that’s 10,000 more in just 24 hours! 🎉
We’ve smashed our 40K goal, but we want to reach 50K before handing it to Government during #EnvironmenstrualWeek.
Please sign & share 👉wen.org.uk/toxicfreeperiodspetition
We’ve smashed our 40K goal, but we want to reach 50K before handing it to Government during #EnvironmenstrualWeek.
Please sign & share 👉wen.org.uk/toxicfreeperiodspetition
#EnvironmenstrualWeek 2025 is around the corner!
A week of action calling for an end to toxic chemicals in period products and safer, more sustainable options for everyone.
How will you mark #EnvironmenstrualWeek?
💪 Together, our voices are powerful.
👉 Get the toolkit wen.org.uk/environmenstrualweek
A week of action calling for an end to toxic chemicals in period products and safer, more sustainable options for everyone.
How will you mark #EnvironmenstrualWeek?
💪 Together, our voices are powerful.
👉 Get the toolkit wen.org.uk/environmenstrualweek
October 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
#EnvironmenstrualWeek 2025 is around the corner!
A week of action calling for an end to toxic chemicals in period products and safer, more sustainable options for everyone.
How will you mark #EnvironmenstrualWeek?
💪 Together, our voices are powerful.
👉 Get the toolkit wen.org.uk/environmenstrualweek
A week of action calling for an end to toxic chemicals in period products and safer, more sustainable options for everyone.
How will you mark #EnvironmenstrualWeek?
💪 Together, our voices are powerful.
👉 Get the toolkit wen.org.uk/environmenstrualweek
Momentum is building. Over 32,000 people have signed our #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition to get toxic chemicals out of period products. This #EnvironmenstrualWeek, we will hand the petition to Government.
Sign today: www.wen.org.uk/toxicfreeper... #ToxicFreePeriods @paninternational.bsky.social @eko.org
Sign today: www.wen.org.uk/toxicfreeper... #ToxicFreePeriods @paninternational.bsky.social @eko.org
October 2, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Momentum is building. Over 32,000 people have signed our #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition to get toxic chemicals out of period products. This #EnvironmenstrualWeek, we will hand the petition to Government.
Sign today: www.wen.org.uk/toxicfreeper... #ToxicFreePeriods @paninternational.bsky.social @eko.org
Sign today: www.wen.org.uk/toxicfreeper... #ToxicFreePeriods @paninternational.bsky.social @eko.org
Become a Mensy Ambassador! Join our free workshop in London, October 21 💥
Learn about menstrual equity, reusables, & sustainability.
Empower yourself, empower others.
Sign up now: docs.google.com/forms/d/1wGH...
Learn about menstrual equity, reusables, & sustainability.
Empower yourself, empower others.
Sign up now: docs.google.com/forms/d/1wGH...
October 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Become a Mensy Ambassador! Join our free workshop in London, October 21 💥
Learn about menstrual equity, reusables, & sustainability.
Empower yourself, empower others.
Sign up now: docs.google.com/forms/d/1wGH...
Learn about menstrual equity, reusables, & sustainability.
Empower yourself, empower others.
Sign up now: docs.google.com/forms/d/1wGH...
We're excited to share Wen’s 2024/25 Impact Report: Women Leading the Way to Environmental and Gender Justice.
October 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
We're excited to share Wen’s 2024/25 Impact Report: Women Leading the Way to Environmental and Gender Justice.
Today is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss & Waste. Wen’s Shazna Hussain shares her experience as a community researcher in Tower Hamlets - and what needs to change to reduce food waste. www.wen.org.uk/2025/...
#FLWDay #FoodWaste #StopFoodLossAndWaste #FoodJustice #TowerHamlets
#FLWDay #FoodWaste #StopFoodLossAndWaste #FoodJustice #TowerHamlets
September 29, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today is the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss & Waste. Wen’s Shazna Hussain shares her experience as a community researcher in Tower Hamlets - and what needs to change to reduce food waste. www.wen.org.uk/2025/...
#FLWDay #FoodWaste #StopFoodLossAndWaste #FoodJustice #TowerHamlets
#FLWDay #FoodWaste #StopFoodLossAndWaste #FoodJustice #TowerHamlets