Endocrine disruptors
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Marine Wildlife Contaminated with Harmful Levels of Banned Chemicals
EDCs: The Facts Health impacts Wildlife and the environment List of endocrine disruptors Reduce Your Risk Food, food packaging and cooking Toiletries, cosmetics and menstrual products Cleaning products Furniture, carpets, and clothes Till receipts Baby products:...
Marine Wildlife Contaminated with Harmful Levels of Banned Chemicals
New research led by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) has found pollutants, including banned chemicals, in the bodies of marine wildlife at levels above toxic thresholds. The project’s lead researcher urges that we “learn from past mistakes”.
New Study Reveals Potentially Harmful Chemicals in Popular Shampoos
EDCs: The Facts Health impacts Wildlife and the environment List of endocrine disruptors Reduce Your Risk Food, food packaging and cooking Toiletries, cosmetics and menstrual products Cleaning products Furniture, carpets, and clothes Till receipts Baby products:...
New Study Reveals Potentially Harmful Chemicals in Popular Shampoos
A recent investigation conducted by the Danish Consumer Council THINK Chemicals found potentially harmful chemicals in over 40% of shampoos. The study also highlighted the availability of numerous safer alternatives.
New investigation finds high levels of silver in period pants
EDCs: The Facts Health impacts Wildlife and the environment List of endocrine disruptors Reduce Your Risk Food, food packaging and cooking Toiletries, cosmetics and menstrual products Cleaning products Furniture, carpets, and clothes Till receipts Baby products:...
New investigation finds high levels of silver in period pants
A recent investigation by Which? found that some period pants from popular UK brands contain silver, which is sometimes used as an antimicrobial agent, but has been linked to health and environmental concerns.
Endocrine disruptors are synthetic chemicals that mess with our hormones.
There are many types of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and they’re present in dozens of products that you find around the home, from furniture fabrics to food. They are poorly controlled – and with Brexit, things might get worse.
If you have questions about the impact of EDCs on you, your health or the environment, you’ve come to the right place. If you want to know how to reduce your exposure to these harmful chemicals or simply want to find out more about them we’re here to help.
Endocrine disruptors – the facts
What EDCs are, why they matter, and what’s known about their effects on human health and the environment. All the facts, none of the jargon.
How to avoid endocrine disruptors – the guide
Which everyday products contain EDCs and what can you do to reduce your exposure? Peace of mind for you and yours.
Take action
Help expose the hidden danger of EDCs, and call for better regulation and safer alternatives. Use your power as a citizen and consumer by taking easy but effective actions.
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