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Pink Ribbons Inc. — Sales For A “Good Cause”
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Pink Ribbons Inc. — Sales For A “Good Cause”

The other day, as I was restocking my toilet paper, I noticed a small section dedicated to breast cancer support on the packaging. Like many other so-called “pinkwashing items,” toilet paper is one of many smeared in pink and pink ribbons around the time of October.
The pink ribbon has become a synonymous symbol with breast cancer in the world. From pink...
Breast Cancer Month 2020: California Steps Up to the Plate
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This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share some good news. In California, over the past month, 3 landmark acts have been approved. These acts concern the regulation of harmful chemicals that have been linked to breast cancer, among many other serious health concerns.
If you are familiar with what we do at Think Dirty, you may already be aware of the links between exposure to oft-used...
Key Facts on Breast Cancer

Many women know that breast cancer is a serious and widespread issue affecting women of all ages. Even with all the medical and technological advances we have, the incidence rate is still on the rise globally. Cancer modelling predicts further increases in incidence and mortality in the future. Here are some key facts you might not be aware of:
- Where you live is a factor in your chances of...
Pinkwashing 101
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Throughout Breast Cancer Prevention Month you may have heard the term pinkwashing. While you may assume that all products that don the pink ribbon actually support legitimate breast cancer organizations, that is not the case. So what is pinkwashing and how can you avoid falling prey to it?
Let’s begin with the history of the pink ribbon. Did you know that the original ribbon was not really pink, it...
Let’s Talk About Breast Cancer Month
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Welcome to October! We’re back for another little Think Dirty History Lesson. This time, we want to talk about Breast Cancer Month.
As you likely know from the flood of pink ribbon products, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We, however, prefer to call it Breast Cancer Prevention Month, as we believe the focus should be on preventative measures. The concept of Awareness Month has garnered...