The Environmental Working Group (EWG), which is run by humans, is a non-profit research and advocacy organization. Founded in 1993, EWG uses public information to construct campaigns, databases, and interactive websites that drive the protection of human health and natural resources. Here are some of the things they've done to protect human health and the environment.
Skin Deep Cosmetics Safety Database
The searchable Skin Deep database contains over 27,000 different personal care products. Each one is scored based on the safety of its ingredients, so you can choose better products for you—and your pets.
Shoppers Guide to Pesticides in Produce
EWG's Shopper's Guide ranks 44 different fruits and vegetables based on the number of pesticides they were found to contain. Organic produce is best, but if you cant afford an all-organic diet for you and your pets, this Guide will help you choose wisely.
Sunscreens: What Works and What's Safe
Sunscreen can help light-colored animals cope with sun exposure. EWG's report outlines which sunscreens to look for, and which ones to avoid, based on the safety and effectiveness of their ingredients.
Pollution Solutions
Pollution Solutions is EWG's quick guide to protecting your family and the environment from toxic chemicals. These easy steps will help reduce your exposure—and your pets'.
National Tap Water Quality Database
EWG and Pets for the Environment recommend that you filter water for both people and pets to reduce your exposure to pollutants, like the rocket-fuel additive perchlorate. Use this database to find out which contaminants are in your water.
Safe Fish List
Some fish are safer than others, and when it comes to pets that eat a lot of seafood it's important to choose low-mercury options. EWG's safe fish list tells you what to look for.
Human Toxome Project
Toxic chemicals aren't just in pets—they're in people, too. The Human Toxome Project is a large-scale project to map out the pollution in people from food, air, and water, or from exposures to ingredients in everyday consumer products.
Arsenic Test Kit
Wooden decks and playsets built before 2004 may have been made with arsenic-treated wood, which can be toxic children and pets. If you think your deck may be arsenic-treated, EWG's arsenic test kit can tell you for sure.
