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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
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    • Sign a petition
    • Join us in social media
    • Volunteer or work with us
    • Become a partner or donor
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News and Updates

Small-scale miners tackle pertinent issues, amplify urgent call for regulatory reforms

PRESS RELEASE | August 6, 2023 “The artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector have undeniably contributed to economic growth and employment opportunities. Yet,…

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PBBM urged to “clean up” and act urgently on plastic pollution

PRESS RELEASE | July 23, 2023 “Taking stock of President Marcos’ commitment to solving the Philippines’ problem with plastic pollution and climate change,…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release, Responsible Production and Consumption BAN Toxics, plastic pollution, press release

Bleach cream with Mercury still in Online Market despite Health and E-commerce Regulations

BALITANG TOKSIK! | July 21, 2023 The toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics send the warning against online selling of Skin Lightening Products such…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, BT Patrollers, Media Features, Mercury, News and Updates, Women and Chemicals BAN Toxics, mercury, mercury-free Philippines, press release

Phase-Out Mercury containing Skin Lightening Products, says BAN Toxics

BALITANG TOKSIK! | July 15, 2023 The toxics watchdog group BAN Toxics warns the public on the prevalence of unlawful online selling of…

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Envi Group promotes Plastic-Free sari-sari stores to reduce plastic packaging waste

PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2023 In celebration of the International Plastic Bag Free Day, environmental group BAN Toxics heightens its call to…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release, Responsible Production and Consumption BAN Toxics, plastic pollution, press release

“Prohibited Lato-Lato Toys still in the market despite FDA Warning,” says BAN Toxics

PRESS RELEASE | July 1, 2023 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics raise the alarm on the continuous selling of prohibited lato-lato toys in…

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BT Patrollers, Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release, Safe Toys for Kids BAN Toxics, press release

BAN Toxics lauds FDA for issuing public health warning against unauthorized Lato-Lato Toys

PRESS RELEASE | June 15, 2023 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics lauds the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Philippines for issuing the FDA…

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Enforce the Phase-out deadline on Mercury-containing Dental Amalgam in PH, says BAN Toxics

PRESS RELEASE | June 9, 2023 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics calls the attention of the regulators to enforce the phase-out deadline on…

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“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
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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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