Environmental Working Group

More than 17 million Americans are exposed to trichloroethylene (TCE) in their drinking water. TCE is a toxic industrial chemical linked to health risks, including nervous system damage and fetal heart defects. It contaminates water, air and soil and can linger in groundwater for decades. How you can protect your health and community: 💧 Check your local water quality with EWG’s Tap Water Database. 🔹 Use a carbon-based or reverse osmosis filter to reduce TCE exposure. 📢 Advocate for a health-protective limit for TCE in drinking water and cleanup of TCE-contaminated sites. Safe water is a right, not a privilege! Read more: https://ewg.life/4j7xKHz #TCE #WaterSafety #CleanWater #KnowYourWater #EWG

If Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is committed to his pledge of “making America healthy again,” here are 13 harmful food chemicals that need to be removed from the food system.  Research shows that reducing exposure to certain additives may support long-term health, and stronger regulations can help create a safer food system for everyone. Until then, here are actions you can take: ✅ Advocate for stronger FDA action ✅ Choose organic & limit ultra-processed foods when possible ✅ Check EWG’s Food Scores database for healthier options Read more: https://ewg.life/4iN0xBL #BanToxicChemicals #FoodSafety #HealthyEating #FDAAction

Azodicarbonamide, or ADA, is a “chemical foaming agent” used in plastics… and baked goods. While the FDA deems this industrial chemical safe in moderation, the World Health Organization has raised concerns about its safety and associated health risks. Some tips to reduce ADA exposure: 🥖 Buy local – smaller bakeries are less likely to use ADA. 🥖 Go organic when possible – ADA is not allowed in USDA organic foods. 🥖 Check ingredient labels – look for ADA, either spelled out or abbreviated. 🥖 Consult EWG’s Food Scores database to find ADA-free products. 🥖 Support any local legislation to ban ADA. 🥖 Advocate for food manufacturers to remove ADA from their products. Read more: https://ewg.life/3FLM8ao #FoodSafety #CleanEating #ADA #FoodTransparency #EWG

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed H.B. 1910, banning the sale of foods containing seven harmful dyes–including Red 3, Red 40, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Blue 2 and Green 3–in public schools statewide. Studies have linked these dyes to neurobehavioral issues in some children. Virginia's new law marks a crucial step in protecting public health and ensuring a safer future for our children, paving the way for more states to regulate toxic food chemicals. Read more: https://ewg.life/41OjNY9 #FoodDye #HealthySchools #FoodSafety #VALegislation #EWG

This weekend we're hosting a product relief drive at Naturepedic in LA to help those affected by the wildfires rebuild their routines with safer personal care, baby and cleaning products. Products will be provided free of charge, while supplies last. RSVP for a time slot here: https://ewg.life/4bUCoWY If you're unable to commit to a specific time, select “General Entry” for either Saturday or Sunday. 🗓️ March 22-23 ⏰ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. PT 📍 Naturepedic Store, 144 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles #ProductReliefDrive #RebuildWithEWG #WildfireRelief #LosAngeles #EWG #Naturepedic

The Trump administration recently announced plans to cut the EPA’s budget by 65%, including the elimination of the Office of Research and Development. Cutting scientists and loosening regulations means more pollution, weaker oversight of harmful chemicals and greater risks to clean air and water. Experts warn this move is both illegal and dangerous, with bipartisan former EPA officials calling it reckless. EWG has long been critical of inadequate action by EPA and FDA, but gutting essential science is not the answer. We need stronger agencies, not weaker ones — because protecting public health should never be up for debate. #PublicHealth #Environment #EPA #EPARollBacks #EWG

Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel just introduced AB 1264 to phase out the most harmful ultra-processed foods (UPFs) from California schools. Why this matters: 🍎 UPFs have been linked to cancer, heart disease and diabetes. 🍎 UPFs stimulate the brain's reward system while bypassing signals of fullness, making them hard to stop eating. 🍎 Obesity has many causes, but the growing availability of UPFs is a major factor. This builds on ASM Gabriel’s commitment to prioritizing kids’ health in California, following his legislation to ban toxic food dyes from school foods—a law that took effect in September 2024. Read more: https://ewg.life/4iEwE6m #UPF #HealthySchools #FoodSafety #CALegislation #EWG

A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania legislators is taking action to protect public health by introducing a new package of bills aimed at food safety, transparency and reducing harmful chemicals. If passed, here’s what could change: 📌 All new food chemicals must be disclosed to state regulators with scientific support for the safety of the chemicals. 📌 Synthetic food colors could be banned in school meals. 📌 A clear definition of ultra-processed foods to help consumers make informed choices. 📌 Foods containing synthetic food colors or BHA, a preservative linked to cancer, would include warning labels. 📌 Paraquat, a pesticide associated with Parkinson’s disease, could be banned. 📌 Farmers would receive incentives to use cover crops for better soil health. These changes would not only protect public health but also promote safer and more sustainable farming practices, making a meaningful impact on food safety across Pennsylvania. Read more: https://ewg.life/4iTtKdC #FoodSafety #FoodTransparency #FarmToTable #PALegislation #EWG

💚 Rebuild with EWG 💚 To help the Los Angeles community rebuild after the wildfires earlier this year, EWG and our EWG Verified® partners will be hosting a product drive at Naturepedic in West Hollywood on March 22 and 23. While supplies last, we'll be providing safer personal care, baby and cleaning products completely free of charge to help you restock what you and your loved ones need. RSVP for a time slot here: https://ewg.life/4bUCoWY If you're unable to commit to a specific time, please choose "General entry” for Saturday or Sunday. 🗓️ March 22-23 ⏰ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. PT 📍 Naturepedic Store, 144 S. Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles #ProductReliefDrive #RebuildWithEWG #WildfireRelief #LosAngeles #EWG

Over 600,000 people in D.C. are served drinking water by Washington D.C. Water and Sewer Authority, making it one of the largest water utilities in the U.S. With the release of EWG’s updated Tap Water Database, we took a closer look at D.C.’s drinking water. Through 2024, test results showed 37 contaminants in D.C.’s water, with 13 at levels above EWG’s health-based limits. Key contaminants include: 💧 Nitrate 💧 Chromium-6 💧 Radium 💧 Lead 💧 Disinfection Byproducts EWG’s Tap Water Database helps assess water contamination, even if you’re not a Washingtonian. 🚰 Check what’s in your local water 🔎 Choose the right filter for your water needs 🏡 Find the best option for your home Read more: https://ewg.life/4irfoRZ #EWG #Water #DC #WashingtonDC #TapWater #TapWaterDatabase