Welcome to the

PEI Environmental Health Co-op (PEIEHC)

Our work focuses on the 5 topics listed below and in the "Topics" menu on the right - please check back frequently as new content is being added on an ongoing basis.

Consumer Products

You'd be surprised what type of substances you expose yourself to on a daily basis, including carcinogens, toxins, irritants and heavy metals in your personal care products (shampoos, make-up, sunscreens, body sprays, deodorant, etc.), food and drink, plastics and other consumer products!  Learn more about the health impacts from these products and how to choose healthier alternatives.        Read more...

Healthy Buildings

How you build, clean and run your home and how the buildings where you work and send your kids to school are built and maintained makes a difference for your health.  Learn about unhealthy phenomena like off-gassing, mold, bad air and lighting and the effect of toxic cleaning products - then find out how to avoid them!     Read more...

Lawn & Garden

Think you need a pesticide for every bug and weed in your garden?  Think again!  Many of the pesticides on the store shelves are toxic to you, your children, your pets and often also your plants!  Check out healthy alternatives that not only result in a beautiful lawn and garden but also in peace of mind when you and your family play outside.    Read more...

Special Risk Groups

Several segments of our population experience special risks based on their biology and exposure levels.  Find out more about special risks for children at different ages, women and men.      Read more...

Related Health Conditions

Many health conditions have been linked to environmental exposures to harmful substances.  Learn more about cancer, asthma, celiac disease and others.    Read more...