Endocrine disruptors
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Coated in chemicals? New research shows chemical contamination is limiting the ability to recycle fabrics
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:...
Coated in chemicals? New research shows chemical contamination is limiting the ability to recycle fabrics
A global study led by IKEA and H&M discovered that harmful chemicals are widespread in fabric destined for recycling.
PFAS exposure is thought to make breast milk less nutritious
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:...
PFAS exposure is thought to make breast milk less nutritious
A new study based on data involving 44 Finnish mothers and their infants indicated that the harmful chemicals PFAS change the composition of breast milk, rendering it less nutritious for the child.
New infographic highlights the risk hazardous chemicals pose to the ability to reuse and recycle food packaging
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 infographic highlights the risk hazardous chemicals pose to the ability to reuse and recycle food packaging
Last week an infographic illustrating the potential harm that hazardous chemicals in food packaging can cause was published by the Health and Environment Alliance, Zero Waste Europe, CHEM Trust and Client Earth.
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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