WAB Learns: G08: Sciences Chemistry: Chemical World

Healthy living in a Chemical world

Living healthily in a chemical world
We can categorise pollution by where we find it — in soil, water or air — or we can look at different pollution types, such as chemicals. Synthetic chemicals are all around us. Some of them, however, can also be very harmful to our health and the environment. How can we limit the negative effects of chemicals that have become a part of our current way of life?
Consumer Guides
Want to know what's in your sunscreen? Curious about the toxic chemicals in your tap water? EWG’s consumer guides help you find the answers you need.
20 Toxic Things You Probably Use Every Day
Scientists are now realizing the chemicals found in a wide array of household goods are more toxic than previously thought. Since health and wellness is not simply about diet and exercise, but also about limiting exposure to toxic things, it’s a good idea to become aware of these items and take action steps to remove them wherever possible.
Explained: the toxic threat in everyday products, from toys to plastic
Thousands of potentially harmful chemicals are in products ranging from electronics to medical equipment and carpets in the US

This series of videos will take you through the principles of green chemistry

Fact Sheet on Chemicals and Human Health
Harmful effects of chemicals are a serious threat to health and development. Sound management of chemicals
will support the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and good health for all by contributing
to poverty elimination, food security and health security; promoting sustainable cities and communities; ensuring
sustainable consumption and production; and mitigating climate change.

Health & toxic Chemicals
Getting rid of toxic chemicals in our environment—in the food we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the products we buy—helps protect the health of millions of people.