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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
  • Donate

Media Features

Environmental Health and Justice Groups Press for Stronger Action to Combat Illegal Mercury Trade in the Region

JOINT PRESS RELEASE | 1 June 2026 Jakarta, Indonesia/Manila, Philippines – Environmental health and justice groups in Indonesia and the Philippines commended police…

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Media Features, Mercury, Minamata Convention, News and Updates, Press Release ASGM, BAN Toxics, Minamata Convention, press release

CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT: BAN Toxics Detects Lead and Cadmium in Some School Supplies

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 19 May 2026 As retailers begin to display various school supplies for early back-to-school shoppers, the toxic watchdog group BAN…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, Media Features, News and Updates, Toxics-Free Schools Program Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics

Small-Scale Miners’ Coalition Concludes 7th National Assembly, Highlights Call for Mining Law Reform

PRESS RELEASE | 28 April 2026 “Reporma Ngayon, Ligtas na Pagmimina Bukas! (Reforms Today, Safe Mining Tomorrow!)”   This was the resounding call…

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ASGM, Media Features, National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners in the Philippines, News and Updates, Press Release ASGM, BAN Toxics, mercury-free Philippines, minamata convention philippines, press release

Mascot Nurse Susie Supports Single-Use Plastic Ban in Cagayan Valley Medical Center

PRESS RELEASE | 14 April 2026 As the country celebrates Earth Month, Nurse Susie, the official mascot of the Philippine Healthcare and Mercury…

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Healthcare Waste Management, Media Features, News and Updates, Persistent Organic Pollutants, Plastic Pollution, Press Release BAN Toxics, plastic pollution, press release

Toxics Watchdog Reminds Consumers to Choose Safe Swimming Floater Toys for Kids

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 09 April 2026 With the heat index on the rise, swimming activities at beaches and pools have become a popular…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, Media Features, News and Updates, Persistent Organic Pollutants, Plastic Pollution, Safe Toys for Kids Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics, plastic pollution

#SemanaSanta2026: Faith in Action for Humanity and the Earth in Times of Crisis

29 March 2026 As we begin the solemn observance of Holy Week, we do so in a world weighed down by rising energy…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release BAN Toxics, press release

#EarthHour2026: BAN Toxics Call for Environmental Justice amidst War and Crisis

PRESS RELEASE | 28 March 2026   Marking the 20th year of #EarthHour, environmental NGO BAN Toxics calls on every Filipino to move…

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Climate Change, Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release BAN Toxics, press release

Nurse Susie Calls to ‘Cut Plastic Use, Choose Reusables’ in Hospital Roadshow in Tacloban City

PRESS RELEASE | 25 March 2026 “Change old habits at mag-segregate” “Cut plastics dahil ito ay waste”  “Commit to reusable na mga gamit”…

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Healthcare Waste Management, Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release BAN Toxics, press release

‘Nurse Susie’ Road Show Launches This Women’s Month to Promote Toxics-Free Hospitals Campaign

PRESS RELEASE | 17 March 2026 A new mascot is in town and her name is Nurse Susie. Unveiled today during a Women’s…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Persistent Organic Pollutants, Press Release, Women and Chemicals BAN Toxics, press release

Consumer Alert: Banned Mercury-Containing Skin Lightening Products Still Sold in Public Markets and Online Stores

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 3 March 2026 As we celebrate International Women’s Month, toxics watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a consumer alert on the…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, BT Patrollers, Media Features, News and Updates, Skin Lightening Products, Women and Chemicals Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics, mercury-free Philippines, Minamata Convention
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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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