EWG is proud to support the next generation of students that are championing and advocating for our environmental health.

Launched in 2023, EWG+HS is building a community of student leaders who want to create a healthier and safer world for everyone. Students in the program can work alone or in small groups, or form an EWG+HS club to pursue tailor-made projects and activities. They’ll learn about core environmental health issues, explore EWG’s extensive resources, and advocate for environmental health in their schools and communities.

EWG+HS leaders are testing water and food safety in their schools, helping make their homes safe using safer, healthier personal care products, and advocating for environmental health protections at state and national levels.

Let's get started.

Join EWG's student ambassador program

Interested but not sure where to start? Have questions about the program? Fill out this interest form to get started or send us a note at [email protected].

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EWG+HS: Student Leaders Take Charge

EWG+HS Founder Peyton Spaht explains how EWG’s student leader program will support and inspire the next generation of environmental health champions and advocates.

Bring EWG+HS to your school

Are you passionate about environmental health and want to make a difference in your school? EWG+HS is a national student leadership program, created by and for high school students. Here’s a quick rundown of how to start your own EWG+HS club.

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EWG+HS Learning Resources

Let us know which guides you need!

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Learn the issues
EWG+HS

Dive deep and learn about EWG’s top environmental health issues and efforts

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EWG+HS

Combine your learnings, skills, and this custom guide to make an impact on environmental health issues that matter most to you. 

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EWG resources for students
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Tap Water Database

If you've ever wondered what's actually in your tap water, we have answers. Our Tap Water Database provides insight into pollutants in local water resources.

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EWG VERIFIED®

Shopping for personal care products? The EWG VERIFIED® mark signals the product in your hands meets our strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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Skin Deep®

Since 2004, EWG's Skin Deep® cosmetic database has helped people protect themselves from potentially toxic chemicals in personal care and beauty products.

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EWG's Guide to Sunscreens

Sunscreen safety ratings that help you make the right purchase.

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EWG’s Water Filter Guide
Filtering your drinking water is a good step to take to protect children’s health from pollutants in tap water. But understanding the pros and cons of different types of filters can be tricky.
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PFAS Chemicals

In 1946, DuPont introduced Teflon to the world, changing millions of people’s lives – and polluting their bodies. Today, the family of compounds including Teflon, commonly called PFAS, is found not only in pots and pans but also in the blood of people around the world, including 99 percent of Americans.

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