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Date: Tue, 5 May 2009 04:04:59 -0700
Subject: Dioxin Is Toxic. So Why Won't the EPA Act?
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Ask EPA to Act on Dioxin Dangers Right now, the EPA is forming a scientific advisory panel to study the toxic effects of dioxin, with plans to release a report in 2012. That's great, except we already know dioxin is one of the most toxic chemicals in the world, it's a breast carcinogen and it builds up in our bodies – it's even in breast milk. The EPA knows, too. What more can this panel tell us that we don't already know? What we really want to see is public policy that protects Americans from dioxin exposure. Ask the EPA to act now on dioxin » Share this story » The Corn Is Organic, but What's in the Can? The non-profit organization As You Sow and investment advisor Green Century Capital Management have released a report, "Seeking Safer Packaging," in which they rank 20 companies in the packaged food industry based on what they're doing to address bisphenol A (BPA) concerns. BPA is a hormone-disrupting chemical with links to breast cancer and is found in the lining of many food and beverage cans, including those housing food, soda and infant formula. The short story on the report: every one of the companies surveyed could do better in seeking BPA alternatives. Top-ranked Heinz, Nestlé and Hain Celestial are involved in researching alternatives and plan to phase out BPA in their products. Download the "Safer Packaging" report » What is BPA? » Senator Acts on "Toxic Tub" Report After reading "No More Toxic Tub," a report released by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, a mom in the U.S. senate called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate hazardous contaminants in products like baby shampoo and bubble bath. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's (D-N.Y.) Safe Baby Products Act directs the FDA to test children's personal care products, publicly report the findings and establish good manufacturing practices to reduce hazardous contaminants such as the cancer-causing chemicals 1,4-dioxane and formaldehyde. Both chemicals were found in products tested in the Campaign's report. There are currently no safety standards for formaldehyde or 1,4-dioxane in personal care products sold in the United States. About the bill » Watch Sen. Gillibrand on Good Day NY » Download the "Toxic Tub" report »	Join Team LUNA Chix Connect with women in your area interested in staying active and inspiring others to live long, healthy lives. LUNA Chix teams train and race together, while also raising money for the Breast Cancer Fund. With teams all over the United States, you can get to know your local crew by attending a team-sponsored clinic or fundraising event. Search local teams and events » Honor Mom with a Gift for Prevention Mother's Day is just around the corner. This year, will you consider making a gift to the Breast Cancer Fund in honor of the moms in your life? Donate for mom » Organic Bouquet Mother's Day Gifts Show mom you care by purchasing sustainably grown floral arrangements from Organic Bouquet. When you do, Organic Bouquet will donate 10 percent of your entire purchase to the Breast Cancer Fund. Send Mother's Day flowers »
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