By now, you all know that I worked as the Environmental Working Group’s Environmental Health research intern this summer. Because the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is bursting with brilliance and talent, I had the chanceContinue reading
Author: Brit'ny J. Hawkins
Brit’ny Hawkins is an enthusiastic, second-year, Master of Environmental Management (MEM) degree candidate at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. Brit’ny’s Ecotoxicology/Environmental Health concentration depicts her devoted interest in understanding the science behind consumer product development. Using the knowledge obtained from her coursework at Duke and summer internship with the Environmental Working Group, Brit’ny is forming a solid foundation to achieve her career goals. Not only does she plan to educate minority women on the importance of reading and understanding product labels, Brit’ny also aspires to develop of a line of safe, yet efficacious hair and cosmetic products that cater to minority women’s needs.
Manufacturers Deceive Consumers with “Organic” Product Names
Savvy consumers know that cosmetics do not have to be tested and proved safe before making it onto store shelves. Consumer protections for personal care products are outdated and broken, so shoppers must do theirContinue reading
Shielding Yourself from the Sun with Toxic Sunscreen?
Oh summertime! The time for barbeques, beach parties, fishing, boating and chilling out on the back deck! Sure, we’ve all been lectured by our parents, doctors and overly health-conscious friends about the importance of usingContinue reading
One Month In!
For the past month, I’ve been working as the Environmental Working Group’s environmental health research intern. I can honestly say that my experience has been amazing thus far! My internship site is in Washington, D.C,Continue reading