Endocrine disruptors
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Protests in Croatia over dumped hazardous waste, and concerns over PFAS pollution
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:...
Protests in Croatia over dumped hazardous waste, and concerns over PFAS pollution
Tens of thousands of people in Croatia took to the streets of Zagreb on 5th September to rally against illegally dumped hazardous waste that has not been cleared.
Tips to avoid harmful chemicals during back-to-school
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:...
Tips to avoid harmful chemicals during back-to-school
It is almost September, which means summer is coming to an end and children will soon be heading back to school. But what harmful chemicals could be lurking on the school playground, and how can you avoid them?
UK MPs show support for safer children’s toys
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:...
UK MPs show support for safer children’s toys
33 MPs have sent a letter calling for the UK Government to introduce better protections from harmful chemicals in children’s toys.
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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