> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.foodconsumer.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Help Turn the Tide on BPA, Game-Changing New Method to Translate Research, These Boots Are Made for Walking & More - URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/brast_cancer_fund_newsletter_0717140652/ - Published: 2014-07-17T19:49:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-22T18:41:20.000Z - Description: A newsletter covering bills in the Senate and House that would pull bisphenol A from food packaging including can linings, a new UCSF guide for turning toxic-chemical research into policy, autumn prevention hikes, and a campaign pressing Walgreens on toxic chemicals. - Author: Food Consumer - Tags: Environment, Health News, #vivvo-import [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=NkCq-bU%5FOTR7p51u5Z6Gxw&ref=foodconsumer.org) **Help us expose and eliminate the environmental causes of breast cancer.** Together we can stop this disease before it starts. [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=aZoElRapyJyFDa05kjks5g&ref=foodconsumer.org)Help turn the tide on BPA New legislation introduced into both the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives would remove the toxic chemical bisphenol A from food packaging, including cans and beverage containers.While BPA has been banned from baby bottles, sippy cups, and infant formula packaging, the hormone-disrupting chemical is still widely used to line food cans. The bill has a long way to go before it becomes law- [raise your voice to tell Congress that you're ready to say goodbye to this toxic chemical! ](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=6zhK2Tmm5bB2j5HTFRUZJQ&ref=foodconsumer.org) [Check out our Storify >](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=28sxIJrdpDwoWwTBKw4aFA&ref=foodconsumer.org) Share: [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=1yU4tCpPpkaj6hvaYsL0zg&ref=foodconsumer.org) [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=Xs9ZwptdcU9cAfk-UFTXkg&ref=foodconsumer.org) --- [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=lqC%5F-t7VuY4cAsFxSZd9XQ&ref=foodconsumer.org)UCSF develops game-changing method to translate research on toxic chemicals & prevent disease Why is there a disconnect between scientific discoveries in environonmental health and public policies? A new guide developed by UCSF researchers would help reduce the time lapse and create protections against toxic chemicals. Read on in a [guest blog](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=alTpazdFj8HZ1QDGdrCQEQ&ref=foodconsumer.org) by UC-Berkeley's David Tuller, Dr.PH.[ ](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=uIM2jVeI0ANjVdFTndKQ6w&ref=foodconsumer.org)Share: [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=5u9fA6vOuA9cB9HNssW9YQ&ref=foodconsumer.org) [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=Kj1Fs%5FjIHSpBR8ZP48UbRQ&ref=foodconsumer.org) --- [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=SvpcqwxvUv%5FOgjuG-GIb5g&ref=foodconsumer.org)These boots are made for hiking Whether you live on the West Coast, East Coast or somewhere in the middle, we have a hike for you this fall. Sign up now while there's still space. **New England Peaks for Prevention** [Sign Up >](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=nVV6-%5F8GMOfkJn9Urt%5Fz8g&ref=foodconsumer.org)Sept. 5-7-Pinkham Notch, NH A hike to prevent breast cancer, on Mt. Washington **Peak Hike for Prevention** [Sign Up >](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=bMjfKbk0OXKElWTlzafOtw&ref=foodconsumer.org)Oct 11, 2014-Mt. Tamalpais, CA Our 19th annual Peak Hike includes an organic lunch & healthy-living expo. **Beyond the Pink** [Learn more > ](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=O4Z0ICQjhpOn68CCf%5F%5F3pw&ref=foodconsumer.org) Oct. 5, 2014-Sugarloaf Mountain, MD Be inspired by the dedication of women and men taking one step at a time to help stop breast cancer before it starts [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=Wq6LgH4sPdls4t4GpPQVyQ&ref=foodconsumer.org) --- [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=k2dpXcOQjpPYfCJXa3%5FIQQ&ref=foodconsumer.org)Tell Walgreens to stop lagging on toxic chemicals Walgreens has ignored more than 150,000 people who have sent emails, signed petitions, and talked to store managers, urging the company to step up and eliminate toxic chemicals in its products. It’s just not acceptable to ignore concerned customers when it comes to taking action on dangerous chemicals. Join our Campaign for Safe Cosmetics in telling Walgreens that you believe it has a responsibility to sell products that are safe and free of harmful chemicals! Call Walgreens: 1-800-925-4733 Share: [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=1bhw%5FllBEvTxhAPwzT%5FL%5Fg&ref=foodconsumer.org) [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=VAm1wlChCUhavEbBa12qHg&ref=foodconsumer.org) --- [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=Agkl2H1%5F6v47wS0iHSgIiA&ref=foodconsumer.org)Phthalates are out of infants’ toys but a heavy dose is still in their food (Washington Post) A new study shows that an infant with a typical diet is still consuming twice as much of the phthalate DEHP as the Environmental Protection Agency considers safe. The good news is that there are steps parents can take like avoiding canned & processed foods. [Read on >](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=K-tTT-%5Fin9NShiVz5IeoGA&ref=foodconsumer.org) Share: [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=UIQ32qEiV9ZbgNr123HB8Q&ref=foodconsumer.org) [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=4Db%5FnxWxXP0PZrS7XTqMhA&ref=foodconsumer.org) --- [](http://prevention.breastcancerfund.org/site/R?i=AVSQ7YoejZRBbRSyqkpTwQ&ref=foodconsumer.org)Contribute to the Breast Cancer Fund The Breast Cancer Fund works to stop breast cancer before it starts by protecting our bodies and environment from toxic chemicals linked to the disease. But we need your help. Please consider a donation of $35 or more so that we can turn the tide on BPA, translate science and urge corporations to protect consumers against toxic chemicals. 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