Posts with Author: Emily Reuman
How climate change can increase your breast cancer risk
By Emily Reuman, BCPP Technology & Communications Manager Top 4 ways climate change may increase your risk of breast cancer: Hotter temps make it harder for our bodies to cleanse by breaking down and getting rid of toxic chemicals. Hotter temps make cancer...Why cosmetic safety is important to me and what I’ve learned along the way
Guest Post by Sarah Clark, Breast Cancer Survivor Hi, my name is Sarah Clark. And I’m a breast cancer survivor. I’m married with two kids, a 15-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl. I’m also a consultant and educator with Beautycounter. I...SB 574 Stalled in Assembly Appropriations Committee
Janet Nudelman, BCPP Director of Program & Policy and Director of the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics California bill SB 574 would have been the first bill in the world to force companies to publicly disclose the fragrance and flavor chemicals in their beauty and...It’s Breast Cancer PREVENTION Month
For us at BCPP, October’s Breast Cancer Awareness is our chance to shine extra light on prevention. Most people don’t realize that only around 10% of breast cancer cases can be attributed to genetics. What does that mean? It means that most incidences of...Don’t let them hurt our kids
This is Lucy. Lucy represents thousands of little girls of color in the U.S. who are unjustly exposed to toxic chemicals, like formaldehyde, in their hair products. We know that black women are more likely to die from the disease and get breast cancer at a younger age...Climb Against the Odds: Pushing Personal Limits on Mount Shasta
Guest Post by 2019 Climb Against the Odds climber, Katie Meyer I’m a glamper, not a camper, so when I signed up for this adventure, naturally I was a bit tense. Three days on Mt. Shasta, sleeping on the snow and having to carry everything that belonged to me, (and I...New Federal Bill Will Be the First in the Nation to Ensure That Beauty and Personal Care Products Are Safe for All
This legislation will also be the first to focus on the environmental injustice of beauty and require disclosure of fragrances in cosmetic products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 CONTACT:Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners WASHINGTON, DC—...Safer Choices, Safer Schools: Back to School Tips & Product Guide
Go Back to School the Right Way 5 Tips for Packing a Safer Lunch Most people don’t realize that lunch gear commonly contains chemicals like hormone disruptors & carcinogens. These chemicals can seep into the food that you and your kiddos eat. The food you...Climb the Mountains
Guest Post by 2009 Climb Against the Odds climber and New England Peaks for Prevention event organizer, Deb Cole Originally published in Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 4. The spring equinox represents new light and life, new beginnings, but in March...Recent Posts
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