Rally to ban bisphenol A (BPA) to protect kids

Posted on Aug 24, 2009

Did you know Bisphenol a (BPA) is a chemical used in many plastic bottles and sippy cups that is linked to early puberty, hyperactivity, childhood obesity and breast cancer?

Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles, Breast Cancer Fund, Environmental Working Group, Commonweal and other CHANGE members have been working hard to get a bill passed in the California legislature that would ban the use of the toxic endocrine disruptor BPA from being used in baby bottles and infant formula cans. SB 797 has made it this far, but now it needs to get passed by the State Assembly, which will be its biggest hurdle yet.

We need your help to let our state politicians know that they should put the health and future of our children before special interests!

Please join us for...

BPA RALLY/PRESS CONFERENCE/LOBBY DAY ON AUGUST 26, 2009

Featuring a 20-ft. giant, inflatable baby bottle, T-shirts for babes and toddlers saying "Please Make Me BPA-free," BPA-free baby bottles containing letters from constituents and other fun surprises!

**The first 125 people to arrive will receive a FREE Kleen Kanteen stainless steel water bottle.

• What: BPA Rally/Press Conference/Lobby Day. Press conference on the front lawn of the Capitol, followed by a rally and visits to Assembly offices.
• Where: State Capitol Building, West Steps, Sacramento, CA ***Look for the giant baby bottle!
• When: 10am Rally and Press Event on Capitol Steps, 11:30am-2:00pm visit your Assembly Member
• Who: Everyone! We especially need California moms, dads and kids, breast cancer survivors and concerned citizens. Please come join us and invite your friends and family.
• Speakers: Fran Pavely, State Senator. Amy Smart, Environmental Advocate & Actor. Dr. Alan Greene, Author of Raising Baby Green

RSVP below to stay connected to the fight against BPA and show your support for our event on August 26th!