Consumer Guides
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We built our consumer guides to help you learn about the hidden health dangers in your food, water and everyday products to make better decisions.
Tap Water Database
If you've ever wondered what's actually in your tap water, we have answers. Our Tap Water Database provides insight into pollutants in local water resources.
EWG's 2024 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™
75 percent of non-organic fruits and vegetables sold in the U.S. are still riddled with the potentially toxic agricultural chemicals, according to the EWG’s 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in...
Skin Deep®
Since 2004, EWG's Skin Deep® cosmetic database has helped people protect themselves from potentially toxic chemicals in personal care and beauty products.
Guide to Healthy Cleaning
EWG’s Guide to Healthy Cleaning provides you with easy-to-navigate hazard ratings for a wide range of cleaners and ingredients.
Guide to Solar Energy
Our reliance on fossil fuels has had devastating consequences on our environment and human health. The coal, gas and oil we burn to generate electricity emits hundreds of toxic pollutants into the air...
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EWG’s Dirty Dozen Guide to Food Chemicals: The top 12 to avoid
Our food should be nourishing and safe to eat. But more than 10,000 chemicals, some of which are potentially toxic, are allowed in cereal, snacks, meat and many other types of food sold in the U.S.
EWG's Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen Lists are here! Get your FREE digital copy now.