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NEWLY UPDATED: EWG’s Meat Eaters Guide

The way we eat has a direct impact on the climate crisis, and there are steps everyone can take to rethink their diets in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Eating less meat – especially beef – can significantly reduce how much you contribute to the climate crisis.

EWG's Guide To Avoiding PFAS Chemicals

The highly toxic fluorinated compounds known as PFAS are a family of chemicals that are widely used to make water-, grease- and stain-repellent coatings. They’re also used in myriad consumer goods and industrial applications. These chemicals are notoriously persistent in the environment and the human body, and some have been linked to serious health effects.

Quick Tips for Choosing Safer Personal Care Products

EWG created our Skin Deep® database as a way to combat the serious deficiencies in cosmetics regulation. Our researchers have evaluated thousands of safety studies and ingredient labels to bring you our top recommendations for personal care products.

EWG’s Tips for Healthy Cleaning

The federal government does not require cleaning product manufacturers to disclose their ingredients to the public. Some of the ingredients in cleaning products can be toxic, even when used according to the directions.

There are a number of cleaning products to avoid, but there are also healthy alternatives. Use our tip sheet to make better choices when shopping, or visit EWG's Guide to Healthy Cleaning.

EWG’s Guide To Decoding Meat and Dairy Product Labels

Some meat and dairy companies have committed to more responsible practices. Yet shoppers can find it difficult to tell which product claims represent truly responsible practices. For example, so-called free range chickens may have very little access to the outdoors, and “natural” meat products may come from animals fed antibiotics critical to human health. To help you find the most reliable labels and avoid deceptive claims, EWG reviewed and ranked common label claims for meat, dairy and eggs.

EWG’s Tips for Safer Sunscreens

EWG’s Guide to Sunscreens rates the safety and efficacy of sunscreens and other products with SPF. Our researchers compiled simple tips to help you choose safer sunscreens.

EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce™

EWG's Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce™, updated every year since 2004, ranks the pesticide contamination of 47 popular fruits and vegetables.

Every day, consumers rely on EWG's Shopper's Guide to help them make the best choices for their families and reduce their exposure to toxic pesticides.

EWG's Guide to Safe Drinking Water

Drinking plenty of good, clean water is important for a healthy body. Read EWG researchers’ top tips to learn how to stay hydrated while reducing your exposure to common drinking water pollutants.

For more EWG resources on drinking water, check out EWG’s national Tap Water Database.