Posts with Author: Erika Wilhelm
BCPP Statement on the Veto of AB 823 and SB 682
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assembly Bill (AB) 823 passed the Senate Floor. AB 823 would ban the sale of plastic microbeads used as an abrasive in non-rinse-off personal care products and cleaning products by January 1, 2029. This bill would also ban the sale of personal care products containing plastic glitter by January 1, 2030.
BCPP Victory: Baxter International to Transition to DEHP-Free IVs Nationwide
Baxter International, the company responsible for making and selling the majority of the toxic DEHP IV bags in the U.S., has announced it will transition to DEHP-Free IVs not just in California, but nationwide!
Male Breast Cancer: One Guy’s Story
If you want to help make sure fewer people—men and women, including yourself and your loved ones—never have to go through this, support Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP.org). They’re an amazing group working to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals linked to breast cancer. Please join me in spreading the word and helping the cause.
Climb Against the Odds 2025
22 volunteer climbers attempt to summit Mt. Shasta in a collective effort to prevent breast cancer and a personal challenge to beat the disease.
California Bill to Ban Plastic Microbeads in Cleaning Products
New legislation seeks to ban plastic microbeads in cleaning products, leave-on cosmetics, and paints, targeting a persistent source of toxic microplastic pollution. AB 823, co-sponsored by The 5 Gyres Institute, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, Californians Against Waste, and Clean Water Action, would prevent trillions of plastic particles from entering the environment and posing risks to public health.
BCPP and Protect Our Breasts Join Forces to Expand Youth Environmental Health Education and Advocacy
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) is proud to announce the integration of Protect Our Breasts (POB) into its organization, marking a significant expansion in youth-focused environmental health education. This strategic partnership unites BCPP’s expertise in science, market-based change, and public policy with POB’s proven success in engaging collegiate and high school communities to advance breast cancer prevention across campuses nationwide.
New Laws Protecting Californians From Toxic Chemicals Go Into Effect
Three laws critical to protecting Californians from toxic chemicals will go into effect on Wednesday, January 1, making beauty, personal care products and clothing safer for all Californians in 2025 and beyond.
Impact Report 2024
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Impact Report: Q3 2024 Update
Get the recent details about our historic policy wins and our breast cancer risk factor hub!