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Clean slate: Choosing better stain removers for a healthier home
Prime day: Eco-friendly and nontoxic deals
NDAA can protect service members by requiring safer cleaning products at DOD
Congress can improve health protection for military service members, their families and civilian workers at Department of Defense facilities by passing the fiscal year 2025 National Defense...
Chemical mixtures: What they are and why you should care
People aren’t exposed to chemicals one at a time from a single place or product. They’re exposed to combinations, or mixtures, of chemicals from several sources.
Protect yourself from bug bites with an effective repellent
Skinimalism: Multi-use products to simplify your routines
Pucker up for less: Lipsticks that won’t break the bank this Valentine’s Day
Hundreds of chemicals in everyday consumer products may increase breast cancer risk
Companies fight to keep consumers in the dark about chemicals in cleaners
7 ways to detox your home (and keep it clean) year ‘round
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...
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.
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...
EWG’s 2023 gift guide
Choosing a gift for someone is challenging enough without the added worry of whether the item is full of potentially harmful chemicals.
Holiday shopping, handled: The best (and cleanest) pampering gifts for everyone on your shopping list
‘Forever chemicals’ – the part of cleaning you don’t want to last
Whether your home is a minimalist’s haven or the epitome of maximalism, it requires regular cleaning. But many cleaning and maintenance products can contain the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS...
EWG scores crucial victories with three new California laws to protect your health
In a major win for people aiming to live healthier lives, EWG has helped usher in six new California laws that will reduce exposure to harmful chemicals in food, cosmetics and other products – and...
How to buy a safer crib mattress
What are VOCs?
If you’ve ever inexplicably felt sick around a new mattress or curtains, using air freshener, or visiting a nail salon, it could be you’re affected by chemicals called volatile organic compounds, or...