Women's History Month 2025: Rachel Carson, An Environmental Pioneer

Rachel Carson's work primarily focused on the dangers of pesticides and their impact on the environment, wildlife, and human health, particularly in her book Silent Spring (1962).

Many common cleaning products contain chemicals that can be harmful to human health, animals, and ecosystems. In the years following Carson's work, there has been growing awareness of the environmental and health impacts of various household products, including cleaning agents that contain toxic substances such as ammonia, bleach, and phthalates.

 Carson's advocacy for understanding the hidden dangers of chemicals in our environment laid the groundwork for broader conversations about consumer products, including household cleaners. Environmental movements today continue to build on her legacy by promoting safer, more eco-friendly alternatives, such as non-toxic and biodegradable cleaning products that don't pose risks to health or the environment.