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Get cancer-causing chemicals out of our products to save lives and prevent breast cancer.
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Tell Congress: Protect Our Food from Toxic Phthalate Contamination
These chemicals are linked to breast cancer, toxic to kids’ brain development, and increased risk of learning disabilities.
Tell REI: Stop Selling Gear with Toxic PFAS Chemicals!
PFAS build up in our bodies and the environment, endangering future generations.
Tell Congress: No More Secret Toxic Chemicals in My Food
A major loophole allows harmful chemicals in our food and food packaging.
Victories
The Modernization of Cosmetics Regulations Act of 2022 Enacted
This bill represents the biggest step forward for cosmetics regulation since 1938. Still, more work remains to make safer cosmetics and personal care products for all.
WE WON: 2 CA Bills Ban PFAS in Clothes and Cosmetics
Our two California bills banning PFAS in clothes and cosmetics passed, thanks to you!
WE WON: Tell J&J to Stop Selling Toxic Talc-Based Baby Powder
BCPP is a proud member of the coalition led by Black Women for Wellness that has been pressuring Johnson & Johnson to stop using toxic talc in baby powder. J&J announced it will finally transition to a safer corn-starch based baby powder globally by 2023.
WE WON: Burger King, stop wrapping our food in pollution!
Restaurant Brands International commited to eliminating PFAS in food packaging by 2025 in all stores worldwide including Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes.
We WON: Best Buy: No More Toxic TVs
Best Buy adopted a new chemicals management policy in February pledging to phase out their use of flame retardants.
WE WON: Get PFAS Forever Chemicals Out of Food Packaging
Thanks to you, we passed a ban in California on PFAS in paper-based food packaging and made cookware safer!
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BCPP: Exposing the Cause is the Cure
We're preventing breast cancer before it starts by eliminating our exposure to toxic chemicals and radiation.