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
Category: Unmasking Consumer Products & Their Associated Risks
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 Consumer protections for personal care products are outdated and broken, so shoppers must do theirContinue reading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