Pinkwashing: A term used to describe companies that position themselves as leaders in the fight against breast cancer while engaging in practices that may be contributing to rising rates of the disease.
We’ve all seen personal care products dressed up with pink ribbons to “raise awareness” about breast cancer. Unfortunately, many of the corporations using the pink ribbon continue to use chemicals that are linked to cancer and hormone disruption. We need to shift the conversation toward disease prevention- and we can! We can use our voices, our dollars and our votes to support organizations, companies and elected officials that promise not to allow harmful chemicals in cosmetics and other products in the first place. That is a real commitments to women’s health.
Read more: http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/lets_tweet_twice/#ixzz12kn5MHrT
Greetings!
This blog post from Healthy Child/ Healthy World really struck a nerve with me....It has become really "in" to be wearing pink ribbons, socks or bands to support cancer awareness. That is great - if that is not all you are doing. Did you know many of the products in your home, the same ones that are also sporting "Pink" this month are made of carcinogens &/or other harmful toxic chemicals. Toxins that are harming your health and the health of the planet. You take a stand with every dollar you spend. If you purchase products from these manufacturers you are telling them you find this acceptable and they should continue....even if you are wearing the pink pin.
Educate yourself about what you bring into your home at www.householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov/products.htm
If you are looking for alternatives - products that are safe for you, safe for your family and safe for the planet - do like I did and look to a company that has been walking the walk for 54 years - SHAKLEE. If I can help you find substititutions - let me know.
Lets stop pinkwashing and lets stop pink hypocricy.
To Your Health,
Lisa
Commercial Bakery
8 years ago
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