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.
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.
Recently there have been several news stories highlighting the trend of rising rates of cancer among young people, especially breast cancers in young women. Most of these stories do not provide answers as to why this trend is occurring.
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.
December 20, 2024 Washington, D.C. – A group of health advocates sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to force the agency to get phthalates out of food packaging and production.
CA Gov. Newsom signed the Toxic-Free Medical Devices Act (AB 2300) into law, banning the use of the toxic chemical DEHP in IV bags.
Upcoming California vote would ban unnecessary toxic chemical that leaches from medical devices into patients, paving the way for hospitals nationwide.
Upcoming California vote would ban unnecessary toxic chemical that leaches from medical devices into patients, paving the way for hospitals nationwide.
Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP) will host an advocacy “Fly-in” of the nation’s leading clean beauty industry experts.
