Posts with Author: Emily Reuman

Groups petition FDA to restrict Bisphenol A in food packaging

New findings show BPA can have harmful effects at levels 100,000 times lower than previously thought FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 27, 2022 CONTACT:Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners WASHINGTON, D.C.—A coalition of physicians, scientists, and public...

Breast Cancer Prevention Month Gift Guide 2022

Put your dollars towards businesses and products that put your health first We call October Breast Cancer Prevention Month. For over 20 years, October has signified the month to promote awareness of breast cancer and shop in support of finding a cure. Yet, 1 in 8...

Newsom Signs Bill Eliminating PFAS in Clothes into Law

California turns off the tap on pervasive and toxic “forever chemicals” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 CONTACT: Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (415) 539-5005Kari Birdseye, NRDC Action Fund (415) 350-7562  SACRAMENTO—In a win for...

Toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” banned from cosmetics in California

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 CONTACT: Janet Nudelman, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (415) 321-2902Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners SACRAMENTO—Today, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law that bans intentionally added toxic PFAS chemicals...

Create Your Own At-Home Non-Toxic Hand Soap

Combine three simple ingredients to create a safe and non-toxic alternative to store-bought hand soaps Created in partnership with our partners at Ecologic  Ask any 8-year-old why it’s important to wash our hands and you’ll likely get some variation of the same...

Create Your Own At-Home Non-Toxic Body Wash

Pantry staples like honey and coconut oil combine for a feel-good, non-toxic body wash Created in partnership with our partners at Ecologic  Think back to the last time you purchased body wash. Whether you shop online or in a store, you were likely faced with a lot of...

Make Your Own Non-Toxic All-Purpose Spray Cleaner

A natural, safe and effective alternative to the popular all-purpose cleaner Reposted from our partners at Ecologic  There are few household cleaning products that are more versatile and reliable than the powerhouse known as the all-purpose cleaner. Chances are, it’s...

Climb Against the Odds 2022

This year we were honored to welcome 23 volunteer climbers from across the country who climbed 14,179 ft. Mt. Shasta to challenge the 1 in 8 odds of a woman’s breast cancer diagnosis. Many climbed in honor of their own or a loved one’s experience with...

FDA agrees to reconsider safety of BPA in food packaging

Americans are exposed to BPA at levels 5,000 times above safe levels FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JUNE 2, 2022 CONTACT:Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners WASHINGTON—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed to reconsider the safety of using bisphenol A...

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