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Hundreds of chemicals in everyday consumer products may increase breast cancer risk
Soothe dry skin this winter with safer balms and salves
7 ways to detox your home (and keep it clean) year ‘round
If you’ve ever thought about making changes in your household routine to lower your exposure to toxic chemicals, you may be put off by how daunting it seems.
Reforming federal cosmetics law: What is the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act?
Almost a year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022, or MoCRA, into law, marking the first significant update to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic...
1 EWG staffer, 4 New Year’s resolutions
I joined EWG in June 2022, after a series of unexpected events that I can (mostly) attribute to the global pandemic. Though I had always loved learning about ways to create a healthier life for myself...
Snow joke: Food additives stocked in festive candies
5 wetland species swamped by toxic ‘forever chemicals’
Sweater weather worries: What to know before you layer up
As temperatures drop and holiday shopping kicks into high gear, it’s time to talk about the many chemicals that might lurk in the clothes filling your gift bags.
The EPA hasn’t banned this brain-damaging pesticide, so states are stepping up
Microplastics in the Great Lakes: Unsafe for wildlife
Abandoned: Unsafe ‘forever chemicals’ levels in thousands of drinking water samples near 63 military bases
Surprise! Some of your favorite foods may contain artificial sweetener
What are quats?
To protect your health, it’s essential to know what’s in your cleaning products, especially if you have kids, who are more vulnerable to the effects of toxic chemicals.
Safer storage: Avoiding microplastic concerns while managing holiday leftovers
7 holiday cleaning tips for a healthy home
’Tis the season of joy and celebration – but with all the cooking and entertaining, our homes can quickly become a mess. Many of us may feel inspired to engage in a bit of seasonal cleaning –...
What is sodium hypochlorite?
Before you start any kind of home cleaning, think twice about what products you’re using. Many cleaners use toxic chemicals that can cause health harms. One of the most common is also one of the most...
Mixing up healthier holiday cocktails
Holiday party season is upon us, which means savory appetizers, festive desserts and seasonal cocktails and mocktails.