Create Your Own At-Home Non-Toxic Body Wash
Now before you swear off body wash for good, we have good news for you. You can create your own body wash with simple ingredients that’s just as effective and refreshing as the store-bought versions!
Posts with Author: Emily Reuman
Make Your Own Non-Toxic All-Purpose Spray Cleaner
Get our DIY recipe for a natural, safe and effective alternative to the popular all-purpose cleaner!
Climb Against the Odds 2022
Follow the climbers’ journey! 23 volunteer climbers from across the country will attempt Mt. Shasta’s 14,179 ft. peak to challenge the 1 in 8 odds of a woman’s breast cancer diagnosis. Many climb in honor of their own or a loved one’s experience with breast cancer or other diseases, carrying prayer flags inscribed with names up the mountain. They all climb for prevention so that no one should have to hear the words “you have breast cancer.” The team is gathered at Mt. Shasta in Northern California for this 3-day climb.
FDA agrees to reconsider safety of BPA in food packaging
JUNE 2, 2022 WASHINGTON—In response to a food additive petition filed by BCPP and our coalition partners, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) agreed to reconsider the safety of using bisphenol A (BPA) in polycarbonate plastics, metal can coatings, and other materials that contact food, potentially setting the stage for strict new limits on the harmful chemical.
Senator Markey Introduces Legislation to Improve Food Safety and Hold FDA Accountable
MAY 27, 2022 WASHINGTON—Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) introduced the Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act, comprehensive legislation that ensures the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) fulfills its responsibility to promote the health and well-being of American families by directing the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen the Substances Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) Rule, which exempts companies from seeking pre-market approval for food chemicals.
FDA Allows Hormone-Disrupting Phthalates in Food Packaging
May 19, 2022 WASHINGTON, DC—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today denied petitions submitted by health and environmental advocates in 2016 to ban phthalates from food packaging and food production equipment. Studies show that these toxic petrochemicals leach into food and drinks, causing serious harm to human health.
Happy Earth Day! BCPP Spring 2022 Bulletin
At BCPP, earth day is every day. And we’ve been busy as ever this first quarter, protecting people and the plant from toxic chemical exposure! Check out our BCPP Bulletin for updates below and please consider making a donation to sustain our life-saving work.
BCPP’s 30 for 30
Spotlighting 30 Faces of Prevention from the last 30 years, in celebration of our 30th Birthday!
Healthy Living Tips from a Scientist: Diet, Nutrition, & Breast Cancer
Overall, the current guidelines emphasize a healthy lifestyle pattern, rather than individual factors, for cancer prevention. There is an enormous body of literature accumulated over the years with some times inconsistent findings linking specific nutritional factors and cancer, as well as a lot of misinformation propagated through social media. For this reason, it is extremely important to evaluate the best scientific evidence using rigorous methodology to summarize and translate this evidence into public health guidelines. I have been fortunate to participate in this process with the American Cancer Society, and the World Cancer Research Fund International/American Institute for Cancer Research.
Saying farewell to BCPP Director of Science, Dr. Rasanayagam, Ph.D.
In Sharima’s words, “I have learned and grown so much over the last decade working with the phenomenal team at BCPP, translating the science of breast cancer prevention for our supporters, regulators and legislators. I look forward to continuing to work with them all to reduce the burden of preventable breast cancer in California and beyond.”