EWG news roundup (8/13): PFAS taints military sites along the Chesapeake Bay, U.S. trailing 80 nations on cosmetic protections, and more
EWG news roundup (8/13): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
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EWG news roundup (12/3): The risks with green tea extract, meat’s math problem, healthier face masks and more
Last week, EWG published an analysis of epigallocatechin gallate, or EGCG, an extract of green tea that’s both added to food and used as a supplement. Though credited with several health benefits, it...
EWG News Roundup (11/1): PFAS Tainting Kentucky Water, Coal Giant Files for Bankruptcy and More
EWG News Roundup (11/1): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Research
Down the Drain
EWG and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) researchers analyzed samples of wastewater from residential, commercial, and industrial sites in the San Francisco Bay Area. 18 of 19 wastewater samples examined contained at least 1 of 3 unregulated, widely-used hormone disruptors – phthalates, bisphenol A, and triclosan; 2 samples contained all 3 substances. Despite sophisticated wastewater
EWG’s News Roundup (1/26): Trump’s Failed Toxics Nominee Departs EPA, Pruitt Hangs Propaganda and More
EWG News Roundup (1/26): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Earth Day: If you've done one thing, you've done something.
Of course it shouldn't take the arrival of Earth Day to spur us to greater greenness. But the truth of it is, it works. Last year, it was on Earth Day that I (finally!) committed to taking my kids to...
EWG news roundup (2/4): Pesticides in Ventura County, cell phone radiation risks for male fertility and more
EWG news roundup (2/4): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
Manufacturers Deceive Consumers with “Organic” Product Names
Savvy consumers know that cosmetics do not have to be tested and proved safe before making it onto store shelves. Consumer protections for personal care products are outdated and broken, so shoppers...
Pee in the Pool Toxic or Just Gross?
It's no secret that pee finds its way into swimming pools. In fact, the typical residential pool contains about two gallons of urine. What's worse, there are other, more alarming contaminants lurking...
Walmart Plans to Curb Risky Chemicals in Store Items
Today's announcement by mega-retailer Walmart that it will require suppliers to limit or eliminate some chemicals from products it sells shows that consumer awareness of toxic exposure risks is...
Pamper Mom for Mother’s Day: 20 gift ideas inspired by EWG VERIFIED®
Get ready to celebrate your mom. This Mother’s Day, pamper her by choosing from an array of healthier skin care products, makeup and fragrances. To help, we’ve compiled a list of gift recommendations...
EWG News Roundup (1/27): Trump’s Media Blackout at EPA, Okla. Enviros Push Back on Pruitt and More
The first week of the Trump administration is just about over, and what a week it's been. It started with a media blackout at EPA and a freeze on EPA grants to states and localities used to protect...
EWG’s News Roundup (1/12): Radioactive Tap Water, Iowa’s Farm Runoff and 12 Months of Trump
EWG News Roundup (1/12): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG news roundup (6/4): Maryland cosmetics bill becomes law, FDA budget targets food safety and more
EWG news roundup (6/4): Here’s some news you can use going into the weekend.
EWG’s Food Scores Helps People Find Out What’s Really In Their Food
Today, Environmental Working Group released Food Scores: Rate Your Plate, an easy-to-use food database and mobile app that will house ratings and a vast array of other information for more than 80,000...
Male Exposure to Chemicals Linked to Longer Time to Conceive
It's well known that what a woman eats, drinks, breathes and puts on her body while she's pregnant or nursing can all affect her reproductive system and the health of her baby. But new research...
Antiperspirants and Breast Cancer: Is There a Link?
Recent years have seen an increase in the number of aluminum-free antiperspirants and deodorants on the market. The trend has been led by smaller, boutique brands marketed as “natural,” such as Here +...
Market Shift: Hundreds of Cosmetics Companies Fulfill Safe Products Pledge
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics announced today that 321 cosmetics companies have met the goals of the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, the Campaign's voluntary pledge to avoid chemicals banned by health...
Walmart Pushes Companies to Get Products Verified by EWG
Walmart, the biggest brick-and-mortar retailer in the world, announced this week it is encouraging all companies that sell personal care products in its U.S. stores to get the EWG VERIFIEDTM seal.
Super Bowl ads: Showcasing snacks and makeup with toxic chemicals
Whether your taste runs to salty or sweet, you probably ate your share of snacks while you watched this year’s Super Bowl – some with potentially harmful ingredients.
FDA Finally Bans Toxic Triclosan from Antibacterial Hand Soaps
The federal Food and Drug Administration announced today that triclosan, a toxic chemical ingredient associated with hormone disruption in people, will no longer be allowed in antibacterial hand soaps...
Cosmetics With Banned and Unsafe Ingredients
Download this letter and its attachments as a PDF. September 26, 2007 Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D. Commissioner of Food and Drugs U.S. Food and Drug Administration 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD...
EWG News Roundup (12/20): Congress Fails on PFAS, Trump EPA’s Bear Hug for Hormone-Disrupting Pesticide, and More
EWG News Roundup (12/20): Here's some news you can use going into the weekend.
Real Reform Needed for Outdated Cosmetics Laws
Every day, people apply cosmetics and other personal care products to their skin and hair. The average American woman uses 12 personal care products a day, exposing herself to 168 different chemicals...
