Helen Lynn
@wildcardenviro.bsky.social
Wild at heart, restrained by nature.
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🌍 #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...
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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
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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
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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
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Together, we’re building a future where everyone can choose safe, sustainable period products - free from toxic chemicals.
#ToxicFreePeriods #EnvironmenstrualWeek
#ToxicFreePeriods #EnvironmenstrualWeek
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Together, we’re building a future where everyone can choose safe, sustainable period products - free from toxic chemicals.
#ToxicFreePeriods #EnvironmenstrualWeek
#ToxicFreePeriods #EnvironmenstrualWeek
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🗣️ Powerful discussions, media coverage, and thousands joining the call to end toxic chemicals in period care for good.
We’ve reached a tipping point - and this is just the beginning.
We’ve reached a tipping point - and this is just the beginning.
October 24, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🗣️ Powerful discussions, media coverage, and thousands joining the call to end toxic chemicals in period care for good.
We’ve reached a tipping point - and this is just the beginning.
We’ve reached a tipping point - and this is just the beginning.
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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...
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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
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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.
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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.
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Panelists include Susie Hewson MBE (Founder, Natracare), Dr Karen Joash (Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Kathrin Schilling (Assistant Professor), and Josie Cohen (Pesticide Action Network UK), chaired by Helen Lynn from Wen - #EnvironmenstrualWeek #ToxicFreePeriods
October 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Panelists include Susie Hewson MBE (Founder, Natracare), Dr Karen Joash (Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology), Kathrin Schilling (Assistant Professor), and Josie Cohen (Pesticide Action Network UK), chaired by Helen Lynn from Wen - #EnvironmenstrualWeek #ToxicFreePeriods
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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
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With over 75,000 signatures, we’ve shown that the public demands change.
Now it’s over to the government to act.
Find out more and add your voice:
Now it’s over to the government to act.
Find out more and add your voice:
Toxic Free Periods Petition
Join 30,000+ people who have signed the #ToxicFreePeriodsPetition to get toxic chemicals out of period products.
www.wen.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
With over 75,000 signatures, we’ve shown that the public demands change.
Now it’s over to the government to act.
Find out more and add your voice:
Now it’s over to the government to act.
Find out more and add your voice:
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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.
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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
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Tampons are less regulated than candles.
Despite pesticides found at 40x safe drinking water limits and cross-party support for change, period products remain underregulated as health products.
@wildcardenviro.bsky.social from
@wen-uk.bsky.social on why the UK must act now.
Despite pesticides found at 40x safe drinking water limits and cross-party support for change, period products remain underregulated as health products.
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@wen-uk.bsky.social on why the UK must act now.
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 6:01 AM
Tampons are less regulated than candles.
Despite pesticides found at 40x safe drinking water limits and cross-party support for change, period products remain underregulated as health products.
@wildcardenviro.bsky.social from
@wen-uk.bsky.social on why the UK must act now.
Despite pesticides found at 40x safe drinking water limits and cross-party support for change, period products remain underregulated as health products.
@wildcardenviro.bsky.social from
@wen-uk.bsky.social on why the UK must act now.
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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?
@wildcardenviro.bsky.social from
@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:
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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
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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...
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As a citizen, you can add your voice to the call urging European leaders to commit to a toxic free Europe and make taking action against toxic chemicals in our nature, air, water and bodies an urgent priority
📝 action.wemove.eu/sign/2024-01...
@wemoveeurope.bsky.social #ToxicFreeFuture
📝 action.wemove.eu/sign/2024-01...
@wemoveeurope.bsky.social #ToxicFreeFuture
October 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
As a citizen, you can add your voice to the call urging European leaders to commit to a toxic free Europe and make taking action against toxic chemicals in our nature, air, water and bodies an urgent priority
📝 action.wemove.eu/sign/2024-01...
@wemoveeurope.bsky.social #ToxicFreeFuture
📝 action.wemove.eu/sign/2024-01...
@wemoveeurope.bsky.social #ToxicFreeFuture
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The EU is at a critical crossroads, revising a future-proof REACH and adopting an ambitious universal PFAS restriction
Today, more than 100 organisations launched the #StopPFAS manifesto, urging EU leaders to support a universal PFAS restriction – not just partial bans
banpfasmanifesto.org/en/
Today, more than 100 organisations launched the #StopPFAS manifesto, urging EU leaders to support a universal PFAS restriction – not just partial bans
banpfasmanifesto.org/en/
October 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The EU is at a critical crossroads, revising a future-proof REACH and adopting an ambitious universal PFAS restriction
Today, more than 100 organisations launched the #StopPFAS manifesto, urging EU leaders to support a universal PFAS restriction – not just partial bans
banpfasmanifesto.org/en/
Today, more than 100 organisations launched the #StopPFAS manifesto, urging EU leaders to support a universal PFAS restriction – not just partial bans
banpfasmanifesto.org/en/
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💚 Reason for hope - Regulation works:
@ylaleena.bsky.social Executive Director of the @eea.europa.eu, who had previously tested her blood with @eeb.org, showed a decline in PFAS levels, reflecting trends observed among the European population for restricted PFAS.
@ylaleena.bsky.social Executive Director of the @eea.europa.eu, who had previously tested her blood with @eeb.org, showed a decline in PFAS levels, reflecting trends observed among the European population for restricted PFAS.
October 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
💚 Reason for hope - Regulation works:
@ylaleena.bsky.social Executive Director of the @eea.europa.eu, who had previously tested her blood with @eeb.org, showed a decline in PFAS levels, reflecting trends observed among the European population for restricted PFAS.
@ylaleena.bsky.social Executive Director of the @eea.europa.eu, who had previously tested her blood with @eeb.org, showed a decline in PFAS levels, reflecting trends observed among the European population for restricted PFAS.
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💡 Why it matters?
PFAS contamination spares no one - people or the planet
New “replacement” PFAS keep building up, proving partial
bans aren’t enough
’Cleanup could cost the EU €2 trillion over 20 years - prevention is far cheaper
#PFAS #StopPFAS #EU #PublicHealth
foreverpollution.eu/lobbying/
PFAS contamination spares no one - people or the planet
New “replacement” PFAS keep building up, proving partial
bans aren’t enough
’Cleanup could cost the EU €2 trillion over 20 years - prevention is far cheaper
#PFAS #StopPFAS #EU #PublicHealth
foreverpollution.eu/lobbying/
The Forever Lobbying Project
The Forever Lobbying Project exposes the real cost of PFAS pollution on the environment, science, and politics.
foreverpollution.eu
October 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
💡 Why it matters?
PFAS contamination spares no one - people or the planet
New “replacement” PFAS keep building up, proving partial
bans aren’t enough
’Cleanup could cost the EU €2 trillion over 20 years - prevention is far cheaper
#PFAS #StopPFAS #EU #PublicHealth
foreverpollution.eu/lobbying/
PFAS contamination spares no one - people or the planet
New “replacement” PFAS keep building up, proving partial
bans aren’t enough
’Cleanup could cost the EU €2 trillion over 20 years - prevention is far cheaper
#PFAS #StopPFAS #EU #PublicHealth
foreverpollution.eu/lobbying/
Reposted by Helen Lynn
🔎 Findings briefly:
- Between three and eight PFAS chemicals were detected in the blood of all EU officials tested
- Half of EU leaders tested exceed levels linked to health risks
- Six PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFDA & PFUnDA) are already regulated in Europe - yet still found in their blood
- Between three and eight PFAS chemicals were detected in the blood of all EU officials tested
- Half of EU leaders tested exceed levels linked to health risks
- Six PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFDA & PFUnDA) are already regulated in Europe - yet still found in their blood
October 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
🔎 Findings briefly:
- Between three and eight PFAS chemicals were detected in the blood of all EU officials tested
- Half of EU leaders tested exceed levels linked to health risks
- Six PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFDA & PFUnDA) are already regulated in Europe - yet still found in their blood
- Between three and eight PFAS chemicals were detected in the blood of all EU officials tested
- Half of EU leaders tested exceed levels linked to health risks
- Six PFAS (PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS, PFNA, PFDA & PFUnDA) are already regulated in Europe - yet still found in their blood
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The @eeb.org, together with DK and @chemsec.bsky.social has tested the blood for PFAS of 24 EU leaders from 19 countries
🩸More than half of the politicians tested have concerning levels of #PFAS their blood
Read our press release to learn more about the findings eeb.org/eu-leaders-c...
🩸More than half of the politicians tested have concerning levels of #PFAS their blood
Read our press release to learn more about the findings eeb.org/eu-leaders-c...
October 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
The @eeb.org, together with DK and @chemsec.bsky.social has tested the blood for PFAS of 24 EU leaders from 19 countries
🩸More than half of the politicians tested have concerning levels of #PFAS their blood
Read our press release to learn more about the findings eeb.org/eu-leaders-c...
🩸More than half of the politicians tested have concerning levels of #PFAS their blood
Read our press release to learn more about the findings eeb.org/eu-leaders-c...