Our Mission
Our mission is simple: To empower you with breakthrough research to make informed choices and live a healthy life in a healthy environment.
We work for you, and we’re not going anywhere
Picture putting sunscreen on your skin, knowing it has toxic chemicals in it. Envision biting into a carrot, knowing it’s tainted with pesticides. Imagine drinking a cup of water, knowing it’s contaminated by pollutants from local farms and factories.
This is the world we live in. But we deserve better.
Since 1993, the Environmental Working Group has shined a spotlight on outdated legislation, harmful agricultural practices and industry loopholes that pose a risk to our health and the health of our environment.
Whether it’s on Capitol Hill or in communities across America, we make our voices heard, changing the debate over environmental health and putting the most important people – you and your family – at the center of the conversation.
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EWG Fights for You
Since 1993, the Environmental Working Group has shined a spotlight on outdated legislation, harmful agricultural practices and industry loopholes that pose a risk to our health and the health of our environment.
Whether it’s on Capitol Hill or in communities across America, we make our voices heard, changing the debate over environmental health and putting the most important people – you and your family – at the center of the conversation.
Our Impact
Real change happens here
EWG’s team of scientists, policy experts, lawyers and communications and data experts work tirelessly to reform our nation’s broken chemical safety and agricultural laws. We push industries to adopt our standards and stand against chemicals of concern. We educate consumers with actionable information and inspire demand for safer products.
When government and industry won’t stand up for our public health, we’re there.
We're in this together
Donate today and join the fight to protect our environmental health.
Areas of Focus
Living a healthier life starts here
We’re dedicated to keeping our environment safe and loved ones healthy. And we’re proud to share the work we do with you.
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Tap Water Database
Across the U.S, we found dozens of contaminants at levels that are perfectly legal. The bad news? Scientists say those levels may still pose health risks to us, like cancer.
EWG VERIFIED®
Shopping for personal care products? The EWG VERIFIED® mark signals the product in your hands meets our strictest criteria for transparency and health.
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.
EWG’s quick tips for reducing your diet's climate footprint
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.