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BAN Toxics

BAN Toxics

We are an independent non-government environmental organization that works for the advancement of environmental justice, health, and sustainable development in the area of chemicals and wastes, with a special focus on women, children, and other marginalized sectors.
  • Who we are
    • History and mandate
    • Partners and donors
    • Our Team
  • What we do
    • Environmental Justice
      • Chemicals and policy work
      • Chemicals and human rights
    • Community Development
      • Artisanal and small-scale mining
      • BAN Toxics’ interventions
      • CARING Gold: Eliminating child labor in ASGM
    • Education and Training
      • Toxics-Free Schools Program
    • Campaigns
    • Flagship Projects
      • The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project
  • News and Updates
  • Features
  • Resources
  • Get Involved
    • Hiring | Program on ASGM
    • Hiring for the HCWM Project
    • Sign a petition
    • Join us in social media
    • Volunteer or work with us
    • Become a partner or donor
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E-Waste Pollution

Infographics | Is E-Waste Hazardous?

As the global e-waste crisis surges, with volumes projected to reach 82 million tonnes by 2030, the Philippines has already generated an estimated…

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Basel Ban Amendment, Basel Convention, E-Waste Pollution, News and Updates, Pax Silica

SBMA Not Competent Authority To Decide on Illegal E-Waste Shipments from US; BOC and EMB Should Lead Inspection Together With Envi Groups

“The SBMA (Subic Bay Management Authority) has no right to decide on whether or not imported wastes from the United States (US) can…

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Basel Ban Amendment, Basel Convention, E-Waste Pollution, News and Updates, Press Release

184 Suspected Illegal E-Waste Containers from United States Set to Arrive in the Philippines in Coming Weeks

Groups call for the Philippine Government to Continue Upholding Basel Convention Treaty Obligations, Following Customs Action on Three Prior Suspect Containers July 31,…

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Basel Ban Amendment, E-Waste Pollution, News and Updates, Pax Silica, Press Release

Envi Group Criticizes PBBM’s Lack of Real Solutions to Environmental Issues in His SONA

PRESS RELEASE | 29 July 2026 Environmental Justice Organization BAN Toxics expressed dismay over President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s fifth State of the…

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E-Waste Pollution, Media Features, News and Updates, Pax Silica, Press Release, WTE BAN Toxics, press release

END E-Waste Imports Task Force Joins SONA Protest; Warns Pax Silica May Lead to Influx of E-Waste Shipments

PRESS RELEASE | 27 July 2026 The Environmental Task Force Against Illegal E-Waste Imports to the Philippines (END E-Waste Imports) has joined protests…

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E-Waste Pollution, Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release BAN Toxics, press release

Envi Task Force Recognizes Customs-Led Inter-Agency Effort, Asserts E-Waste Shipment from US is ‘Criminal’

  The Environmental Task Force Against Illegal E-Waste Imports to the Philippines (END E-Waste Imports) applauded the Bureau of Customs’ (BoC) initiative in…

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Basel Ban Amendment, E-Waste Pollution, News and Updates, Press Release

Envi Groups, Lawmakers Seek Congressional Probe into Illegal E-waste Shipment from the US, Call for Transparency to Protect Public Health and the Environment

Environmental groups under the Task Force END E-WASTE IMPORTS support the House Resolution No. 1164 filed by the MAKABAYAN Bloc through KABATAAN Partylist…

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Basel Ban Amendment, E-Waste Pollution, News and Updates, Press Release BAN Toxics, press release

Envi Groups: Stop US E-Waste Shipments to the Philippines!

Quezon City, Philippines – A new environmental task force composed of several environmental groups gathered today for a press briefing to expose and…

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Basel Ban Amendment, E-Waste Pollution, News and Updates basel convention, illegal waste shipment, imported waste, subic bay, US waste, waste colonialism

Toxics Watchdog Warn of Potential Danger from Lead in Christmas Lights

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 15 November 2025 With holiday decorations already making their way into households, environmental group BAN Toxics has issued a warning…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, E-Waste Pollution, Media Features, News and Updates, Persistent Organic Pollutants Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics

Toxic Watchdog Warns Against Buying Non-compliant Christmas Lights and Decorations That May Contain Toxic Lead

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 25 October 2024 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics has issued a warning on Christmas lights and decorations being sold in…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, E-Waste Pollution, Media Features, News and Updates, Toxic-Free Waste-Free Christmas Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics
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WHO WE ARE

  • History and mandate
  • Partners and donors
  • Our Team

WHAT WE DO

  • Environmental Justice
  • Community Development
  • Campaigns
  • Flagship Projects
    • The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project

Get Involved

  • Join us in social media
  • Sign a petition
  • Volunteer or work with us
  • Become a partner or donor
  • Job Opportunities

Contact Us

  • Suite 306 PM Apartments #24 Matalino Street, Brgy. Central, Quezon City
  • (02) 791 8691
  • info@bantoxics.org

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