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To our moms, daughters & sisters: This Mother's Day and every day, we work in honor of those who have faced or will face a cancer diagnosis. We celebrate motherhood on our blog: bcpp.org/mothers-day-gi
Plus, generous promos from our friends at , Primally Pure, and… Show more
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California, time to break up with poison plastic! Tell your legislator to support #AB1290 by , which will ban the worst toxic plastics and plastic additives from packaging.
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Reduce your exposure to #PFAS linked to #breastcancer & health risks by avoiding nonstick 🍳, greaseproof packaging, and water/stain-resistant goods. Read more from : bit.ly/43WWNGG. BCPP helped pass #AB1817 a CA ban on PFAS in clothes & textiles. Our work continues.
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While fossil fuels drive telecom profits, production🏭harms frontline communities with toxic exposures increasing the risk of asthma, breast cancer, and other diseases‼️☠️
Demand #cleanupwireless & prioritize #energyjustice NOW➡️ bit.ly/3V0iS3a 🌎
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Nancy Buermeyer testified today on CA bill #AB1290 introduced by to ban problem plastics 🚯 & protect public health from toxic plastic exposures. This is a crucial step toward reducing plastic pollution and safeguarding our communities ❤️🩹bit.ly/3mJfr47
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We need systems change to make our environment healthier & safer. This April, join and participate in the #MOVE4CancerPrevention campaign: cancerfreeeconomy.org/move4cancerpre
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This #WCW, meet Barbara Jacques, founder of ! After a health scare during her pregnancy, she created Jacq's to provide healthier skincare options.🧴She develops sustainable products with env, social & economic benefits. 💪🏿bit.ly/3nR7vy0
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Support CSC's top non-toxic Black beauty brand owners by checking out their products💄🛍️, following them on social 👋🏿or sharing this tweet. 💜
safecosmetics.org/black-beauty/
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Hear straight from these inspiring CEOs on what they are doing to champion the clean Black beauty movement! 🦸🏿♀️👏🏾 Watch 👉🏾 bit.ly/3zffpnl
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This #WCW, meet Candera Thompson, mom-of-three and founder of ! 👩🏾🦱🧴 After experiencing severe postpartum thinning and breakage of her hair, Candera launched her own non-toxic Black beauty brand.🎉 Read her story 👉🏾 bit.ly/3nfSe9q #WCW #WHM2023 #SHEEO
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Meet Sylvia Walker 🦸🏾♀️ CEO of . Sylvia needed a solution to the dry skin, eczema, and contact dermatitis she developed as a nurse so she started an organic skincare line! 👏🏾💜 Learn more: bit.ly/42g15Ij #NonToxicBeauty #BlackBeautyProject #WCW
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Racialized beauty norms motivate use of skin lighteners & hair straighteners in people of color. Skin lighteners can contain mercury & hair straighteners have been linked to uterine fibroids & cancer. Learn how we can reduce exposure & challenge racism 👉 bit.ly/3yHh8kJ
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In today's we wrote about plastics, bomb trains, and ghost towns. #OhioTrainDisaster latimes.com/opinion/story/
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Celebrate the inspiring story of the Mustafa sisters, founders of , who are addressing #beautyjustice & honoring their beloved aunt's legacy of living life unapologetically!💜 Read here: bit.ly/3JpjpHx #WCW #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2023…
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Nancy Buermeyer, BCPP’s Director of Program & Policy, spoke at a press event about the health impacts of BPA + BPS ⚕️ in receipts 🧾 on 3/2 with and Chloe Brown of . Watch here 👉 bit.ly/3IOUdc2
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Thank you Assembly member for introducing #AB1347 #SkipTheSlip which will remove hormone-disrupting BPA + BPS from receipts.🧾 These chemicals are absorbed through our skin, mimic estrogen and are linked to #breastcancer. Read more bit.ly/41OEeDz
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Meet the incredible and inspiring women who are championing the Clean Black Beauty Movement! Each Women Crush Wednesday we will be spotlighting each of these CEOs 🦸🏿♀️#WomenHistoryMonth #WCW #beautyjustice #cleanbeautyjustice
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Check out another excellent article covering the dangers of plastics on people and our planet 🌎:
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The OH 🚂 disaster shows the larger problem of toxic chem, plastics, & polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in our economy. PVC is toxic throughout its lifecycle - production, transport, use, disposal - exposing workers, consumers, communities, and the environment.
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Science 🧪 shows exposure to vinyl chloride increases risk of #breastcancer & other chronic diseases. ☠ A soon-to-be-released study shows exposure to vinyl chloride air pollution significantly increases #breastcancer risk ‼ Learn more here:
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The OH train 🚂 disaster shows the dangers of our toxic chemical industry ☠ The press has covered many of the harms but #breastcancer is a serious concern that’s being missed. Impacted residents need our help. ❤️🩹 Support their call for govt action:
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We’re working to reduce toxic PVC in our economy. Follow us to get updates on bill #AB1290 which will ban harmful plastics and plastic additives, including PVC, from packaging in CA. 🥤 This will help change what companies make, use, and sell across the U.S.
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BCPP sponsored AB1817 authored by banning the sale of textiles in CA containing #PFAS starting Jan 2025. 🎉 Outdoor gear used in extreme wet conditions 🌧️ has until 2028 to be PFAS-free but must disclose PFAS as of 2025. 👉 bit.ly/3ExJBwS
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‼️VICTORY: REI Announces #PFAS Phase-Out‼️
In response to consumer demand and state laws, announced that they will require apparel 🧥 sold in their stores to be free of toxic #foreverchemicals ☠️ by Fall 2024! 🎉
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching.
As a thank you for being an incredible community member, here is a FREE V-Day gift from us to you... The Top Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Cosmetics Card: safecosmetics.org/toxic-ingredie
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Exposure to PFAS ☠ is associated with increased risk of #breastcancer for consumers AND the communities these toxic "forever" chemicals pollute during the manufacturing process. Watch the video and tell the to take action! 👉 ceh.org/cape-fear-cour #CapeFearCourage
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1.5 million North Carolina residents have been exposed to toxic #PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' in their drinking water.
This is environmental injustice in action. And it has to stop.
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Want to know the diff between cleaning & disinfecting? Concerned abt the safety of disinfectants & cleaners/how chemicals in these products harm health? Need advice on how to be a fair employer of a house cleaner? Visit cancerfreeeconomy.org/SafeCleaning
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Replacing strong state protections with a weak federal cosmetic safety standard is not a step forward. Don't rubber stamp the Senate's plan to preempt the states from legislating on cosmetic safety. bit.ly/3BT8vpu
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Cosmetics bill attached to Senate #omnibus preempts states rights to regulate toxic chemicals in personal care products w/ weak @FDA regs. Women, men, kids who put these products on their bodies every day deserve better @PattyMurray @SenatorBurr politico.com/newsletters/pl @eliokun
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If you’re a Black woman who wants to learn more about how beauty products are negatively impacting Black women’s health & where to find safer alternatives from Black-owned brands, this webinar is for you! Register to join us on 12/14 @ 11AM PT/2PM ET: tinyurl.com/2f7eh33t
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Did you know that Black women and girls are at risk of higher levels of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer; reproductive harm; and early puberty because of the toxic chemicals in the beauty products marketed to them?
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Ready to climb a mountain while working to prevent breast cancer? Join us for an informational call THIS Wednesday 12/14 at 5:30pm PST.
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Shop from home this weekend!
BCPP’S FIRST-EVER #HOLIDAYGUIDE 🛍️ featuring 12 partners offering clean & socially responsible gift ideas. Choose gifts that are clean,
healthy, and support our life-saving work to #prevent #breastcancer 💜
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If you’re a Black woman who wants to learn more about how beauty products are negatively impacting Black women’s health & where to find safer alternatives from Black-owned brands, this webinar is for you! Register to join us on 12/14 @ 11AM PT/2PM ET: tinyurl.com/2f7eh33t
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Did you know that Black women and girls are at risk of higher levels of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer; reproductive harm; and early puberty because of the toxic chemicals in the beauty products marketed to them?
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Happening this morning! Nurses, come join us @ 9AM PT/12PM ET to discuss toxic chemicals in Black beauty & personal care products and their impact on Black women’s health: tinyurl.com/5866m8w8
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If you’re a nurse who wants to learn more about toxic chemicals in Black beauty & personal care products, their impact on Black women’s health & where to find safer alternatives, this webinar is for you! Register to join tomorrow 12/8 @ 9AM PT/12PM ET: tinyurl.com/5866m8w8
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If you’re a nurse who wants to learn more about toxic chemicals in Black beauty & personal care products, their impact on Black women’s health & where to find safer alternatives, this webinar is for you! Register to join on 12/8 @ 9AM PT/12PM ET: tinyurl.com/5866m8w8
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Did you know that toxic chemicals in Black beauty products have been linked to increased risk of breast, ovarian and uterine cancer; reproductive harm, early puberty and more?
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