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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
  • Donate

News and Updates

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

WARNING: Water Beads Toy is Dangerous to Child’s Health

BALITANG TOKSIK! 4 March 2023 Safe Toys for Kids advocate BAN Toxics warns the public over the continuous selling of water beads toys. …

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, BT Patrollers, Media Features, News and Updates, Safe Toys for Kids Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics, BT Patrollers

BALITANG TOKSIK! BAN Toxics Warns the Public against Vape Waste, a Nascent E-Waste Stream

Balitang Toksik! February 27, 2023 Vaping use has been rising in the Philippines, particularly among teens. With the law allowing the use of…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, BT Patrollers, E-Waste Pollution, Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release BAN Toxics, BRS Convention, press release

BALITANG TOKSIK! Unregistered and Unnotified Kid’s Modeling Clay Toys Prevails in Online Shopping Sites Despite FDA Warning

Balitang Toksik! February 23, 2023 BAN Toxics’ BT Patrollers conducted market monitoring on unregistered and unnotified modeling clay toys on online shopping sites…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, BT Patrollers, Media Features, News and Updates Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics, press release

NATIONAL DENTAL HEALTH MONTH – BAN MERCURY DENTAL AMALGAM

February 22, 2023 Pursuant to Proclamation No. 559, February is declared as National Dental Health Month in the Philippines with this year’s theme…

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Dental Amalgam, Mercury, News and Updates BAN Toxics, mercury-free Philippines, minamata convention philippines

BALITANG TOKSIK! BAN Toxics warns public against Unregistered and Unnotified Modeling Clay Toys

Balitang Toksik! February 20, 2023 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics warns the public against the selling of unregistered and unnotified children’s products such…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, BT Patrollers, Media Features, News and Updates, Safe Toys for Kids Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics, press release

BALITANG TOKSIK! Toxic Watchdog Group to Store Owners: Pull-Out Banned Skin Lightening Products on Shelves

Balitang Toksik! | February 15, 2023 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics raises the alarm on the continuous selling of banned/prohibited Skin Lightening Products…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, BT Patrollers, Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics, press release

Environmental group promotes “Zero Waste” to reduce toxic and waste pollution in the Philippines

PRESS RELEASE | January 5, 2023 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics, along with other environmental protection advocates, calls on the nation to promote…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release BAN Toxics, Toxics, Waste Pollution, Wastes

Environmental group and local community hold “Iwas Paputok, Iwas Disgrasya, Iwas Polusyon” to safely welcome 2023

PRESS RELEASE | December 31, 2022 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics, together with the Barangay Council of Brgy. Ibayo-Tipas in Taguig City, conducted…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release 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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