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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
    • We Are Hiring!
    • Sign a petition
    • Join us in social media
    • Volunteer or work with us
    • Become a partner or donor
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Press Release

“Get solutions to beat plastic pollution,” says BAN Toxics

PRESS RELEASE | June 6, 2023 Environment watchdog group BAN Toxics held a symbolic “walk for creation” on June 5 to emphasize the…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release BAN Toxics, plastic pollution, plastics treaty, press release

BAN Toxics calls for a meaningful Plastics Treaty to cut plastic pollution in PH

PRESS RELEASE | May 31, 2023 “As countries negotiate the second round of international negotiations (INC-2) in Paris, France this week, we forward…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release BAN Toxics, plastic pollution, plastics treaty

“Lato-Lato Toys are Dangerous to Children’s Safety,” Says BAN Toxics

BALITANG TOKSIK! | May 23, 2023 “Lato-Lato,” a toy that has been available both in local markets and online, is currently popular with…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, BT Patrollers, Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release, Safe Toys for Kids, Toxics-Free Schools Program BAN Toxics, press release

BAN Toxics cautions mothers against exposure to everyday toxins

PRESS RELEASE | May 14, 2023 “We are exposed daily to toxins, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) found in everyday products, from plastics to…

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

Envi group Urges PH gov’t to Ratify Basel Ban Amendment amid Conference of Parties meetings

PRESS RELEASE | May 3, 2023 This week marks the start of the Meetings of the Conferences of the Parties (COP) to the…

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Basel Ban Amendment, BRS Conference of Parties, Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release BAN Toxics, Basel Ban Amendment, BRS Conference of Parties, press release

BAN Toxics calls for the Protection of Workers from Hazardous Chemicals in time for Labor Day

PRESS RELEASE: May 1, 2023 Environmental justice group BAN Toxics highlights workers’ occupational exposure to toxic chemicals and calls for the protection and…

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

BAN Toxics celebrates Earth Day, calls to Invest in Responsible Production and Consumption

PRESS RELEASE: April 22, 2023 “As the increasing use of chemicals becomes indispensable, so do the risks associated with human health and the…

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

BAN Toxics Calls for No More Mercury Dental Fillings in Children

PRESS RELEASE: March 30, 2023 Amalgam is a dental filling material that is 50% mercury, a neurotoxin and pollutant.  This week, BAN Toxics…

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Dental Amalgam, Media Features, Mercury, Minamata Convention, News and Updates, Press Release BAN Toxics, mercury, mercury-free Philippines, minamata convention philippines, press release

Global E-Waste Crisis, No Signs of Slowing Down – BAN Toxics

PRESS RELEASE:  March 17, 2023 As the country celebrates Consumer Welfare Month and commemorates International Waste Pickers’ Day on March 1, BAN Toxics…

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

BAN Toxics recognizes Women’s multiple burdens; Calls for protection and empowerment

Press Release:  8 March 2023 “Women in chemical-intensive industries and waste work face multiple burdens. They are disproportionately impacted by hazardous chemicals and…

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ASGM, Media Features, Minamata Convention, News and Updates, Press Release ASGM, BAN Toxics, minamata convention philippines
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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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