Staggering amounts of plastic waste, from water bottles and plastic bags to tiny microbeads and microfibers, are entering waterways worldwide.

New York State wants to require manufacturers of cleaning products to disclose all ingredients and trace contaminants added during processing if the compounds are considered threats to public health or the environment.

Summer’s Eve is a popular feminine hygiene brand that markets wipes, washes, and more as “must-haves” for both health and self-image. They capitalize on the blatant underlying message that vaginas are dirty and in need of cleansing.  What’s worse: with names like “Sheer Floral” and “Island Splash” feminine wipes may sound refreshing, but they could contain hidden toxics.

This year marks 20 years since Hasbro was fined for false advertising, claiming their Playskool toys laden with the antimicrobial chemical triclosan would keep kids healthier. It is also the year when soap manufacturers will finally have to remove the chemical from their products.