EWG
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is an essential advocate for environmental health, dedicated to empowering individuals with the information they need to make informed decisions regarding their health and the health of the environment.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1993
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Ken Cook
About
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) is an essential advocate for environmental health, dedicated to empowering individuals with the information they need to make informed decisions regarding their health and the health of the environment. Our customers face a plethora of challenging choices in today’s market, from toxic ingredients in personal care products to unsafe levels of chemicals in food and water. It is our mission to provide clear, actionable insights that allow consumers to protect themselves and their families. Since our founding in 1993 by Ken Cook and Richard Wiles, we have grown into a community of over 30 million strong, working diligently to change outdated industry standards and promote consumer safety. EWG is a non-partisan nonprofit organization that focuses on various critical public health issues, such as unsafe food additives, water contamination, and harmful substances in household products. Our efforts have led to groundbreaking research and advocacy that tackles the regulatory barriers preventing safer consumer products, ultimately fostering a healthier environment for generations to come.