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We should put a penny donation jug, like a Sparkletts container or something, in the front lobby to start collecting.
The Wish Stealers Tracy Trivas 2010
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We should put a penny donation jug, like a Sparkletts container or something, in the front lobby to start collecting.
The Wish Stealers Tracy Trivas 2010
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Sparkletts 'bottles are made with a known hormone disrupter, Bishenol-A (BPA), that is suspected to cause breast cancer and prostate cancer, among other diseases.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Pink Washing the Dangers of Bottled Water 2010
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Sparkletts 'water delivery trucks, previously known for their flashy sequins, have been pink washed.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Pink Washing the Dangers of Bottled Water 2010
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Pink Washing Sparkletts\ 'BPA Plastic Bottles Sparkletts\' water delivery trucks, previously known for their flashy sequins, have been pink washed.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Pink Washing the Dangers of Bottled Water 2010
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BPA can be found in plastic baby bottles, children's "sippy" cups, in the epoxy resin coating in the interior of modern metal food and aluminum soda cans, and in many other products, including the large polycarbonate water bottles Sparkletts and other water services deliver to homes and offices.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Pink Washing the Dangers of Bottled Water 2010
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Despite the assurances to the contrary made by Sparkletts and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, there is indeed compelling scientific research linking plastic bottles to BPA exposure, and BPA exposure to breast cancer and many other diseases.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Pink Washing the Dangers of Bottled Water 2010
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Perhaps Sparkletts is promoting an alliance with a cancer charity as a public relations strategy to distract consumers from Sparkletts 'more significant association with polycarbonate plastic bottles used to deliver the Sparkletts water.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Pink Washing the Dangers of Bottled Water 2010
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The Sparkletts website specifically defends BPA and refers to the American Chemistry Council, chief lobbyist for BPA, for more information.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Pink Washing the Dangers of Bottled Water 2010
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DS Waters and Sparkletts are not alone is the pink-washing business.
Lisa Kaas Boyle: Pink Washing the Dangers of Bottled Water 2010
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