Alexandra Scranton

Director of Science and Research at Women's Voices for the Earth, a national organization working to eliminate toxic chemicals that impact women's health.

[Alexandra Scranton @wvescience]

Our Beautiful Hair Without the Scare campaign is our response to the FDA’s inaction on formaldehyde hair straighteners.
Our hair should be a source of pride and empowerment, not exposure to harmful chemicals. Take Action here: https://t.co/g7ZOX8mVTv

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I got quoted in this one. Glad to have attention to this important health issue!

[NBC News @NBCNews]

In lawsuits over talc-based baby powder, J&J has argued that its product does not cause cancer.

But a new study says there's a link. https://t.co/Q3cqVWNnTi

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@CleanInstitute @ProcterGamble Air freshener ingredients (like dichlorobenzene) can also be added to temporarily desensitize odor receptors in the nose - is that part of odor neutralization? How frequently is that technology used in cleaning products

[Toxic-Free Future @ToxFreeFuture]

Toxic chemical pollution & plastic waste go hand in hand!

A new @defendourhealth report finds the chemical manufacturing & production processes used to make plastic bottles pose threats to health, environment & #climate at every step. #PlasticIsToxic

https://t.co/CDDs8GdSXo

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My latest blog for Women's Voices for the Earth! Toxic disinfectant chemicals make their way into breastmilk. Unacceptable!

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Presenting at #APHA2022 Tuesday 8:30am. Session 4069 - What’s in your period product? An investigation of newly disclosed ingredients in tampons, pads, cups and period underwear.

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Reproductive Rights Rally at #APHA2022

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The phenomenal Loretta Ross at #APHA2022. “Love and respect needs to be our public health strategy….how we do the work is as important as the work we do!”

[Lindsey Higgins, PhD (she/her) @thelindscape]

Great @apoliticalco piece by @inga_winkler and @nayelhelou about how policymakers can end up reinforcing menstrual stigma by solely focusing on periods as something needing to be managed or controlled. #MenstrualHealth
https://t.co/lhk07qpQWm