Posts with Category: video

Create Your Own At-Home Non-Toxic Hand Soap

A DIY hand soap recipe for people who want to have more control over what ingredients they interact with. The DIY hand soap below can be whipped up with just a few simple, non-toxic ingredients, and is just as effective as store-bought options.

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!

How to Find and Read Cleaning Product Ingredients

If you’re concerned about the safety of the chemicals in the cleaning products you bring into your home, you’re probably familiar with trying to decipher the sometimes confusing or complicated labeling. Still, if you learn the basics of decoding cleaning product labels, you’ll find the essential information you need to identify and avoid chemicals linked to breast cancer and other harmful health effects.

Does Drinking Alcohol Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

I know, you don’t want me to say it. You enjoy wine with dinner. And those Happy Hour cocktails. I get it: drinking is a huge part of our culture. And maybe you’re someone who is drinking more during the pandemic. But, what’s the health cost? I sat down with BCPP’s Director of Science Dr. Sharima Rasanayagam to discuss drinking alcohol and breast cancer risk. Check out our short video where she explains why drinking increases breast cancer risk and how we can all reduce that risk. See full video transcript below.

BCPP’s Spring Gala March Forth: Moving Prevention Forward, Virtually

BCPP’s 2021 Spring Gala March Forth brought together the BCPP community in support of breast cancer prevention. Aiming to activate, inspire and engage guests virtually, the evening featured entertainment and high-profile, celebrity speakers in environmental health and justice. Check out this recap of our celebration of the new decade, new leadership, and our vision of prevention moving forward. 

Top 5 Holiday Gifts to Avoid Giving

Just as our holiday gift giving can support breast cancer prevention, here are a few holiday gifts you might want to reconsider, as they may increase breast cancer risk for your loved ones.  Watch our video for the tips or read on.

Changemakers’ Chat 4: Firefighters and Forever Chemicals

Get unique insights from California Senator Ben Allen and SF Fire Chief Jeanine Nicholson on the impacts of PFAS “forever” chemicals on people and our planet. BCPP’s Changemakers’ Chat webinar interview series is bringing together the BCPP community and our partners during this time of uncertainty.

Changemakers’ Chat 3: The Science Behind Clean Beauty

Travel with us virtually to Juice Beauty’s 20-acre farm in the heart of California’s Sonoma Wine Country. We talk with Juice Beauty Founder and CEO Karen Behnke about clean beauty science and farm to face benefits.

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