06-11-2008
Washington DC Green Festival: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 – 1 p.m. Beauty News We Can All Use: Lead in lipstick? Carcinogens in baby shampoo? How is this possible? Find out what's in your favorite body-care products, and discover the secret to safer alternatives, as Stacy Malkan reads from her award-winning new book, "Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry." Also join us for a Safe Cosmetics Workshop for Teens at the Green Festival at 4 p.m., with free green makeover giveaways. Washington D.C. Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW Washington, DC 20001 BALTIMORE MARYLAND, University of Maryland School of Nursing, Nov 10, 2008- 12pm The School's Environmental Health Education Center and the Office of Professional Development is launching a series of lunch time lectures for all faculty, staff, and students beginning Nov. 10. These lectures will provide a unique opportunity to understand how environmental issues affect our personal health, home and job. Topics include local and sustainable foods, green cleaning and energy use. Bring your lunch and join us! The Health Hazards of Looking Good Monday, November 10 12 – 1 p.m. School of Nursing, Room 150 Stacy Malkan, author of Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry will address many health risks associated with common beauty and personal care products, from carcinogens in baby shampoo to lead in lipstick. She will also offer strategies to avoid toxic ingredients and steps that we, as consumers, can take to encourage regulatory reform. Registration is required for this free event. RSVP: www.peopleware.net/0216 -- Mia Davis National Grassroots Coordinator Campaign for Safe Cosmetics 617.338.8131 x201 www.safecosmetics.org mia@safecosmetics.org miadavis@cleanwater.org
