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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

News and Updates

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 Alerts FDA Over Banned Mercury-Containing Skin Lightening Products Sold in Mindanao

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 18 June 2026 Following market monitoring activities conducted from June 10 to 13, 2026, in Surigao City, Butuan City, and…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, Media Features, Mercury, Minamata Convention, News and Updates Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics, mercury, mercury-free Philippines, Minamata Convention

Miner-to-Miner Learning Visit Highlights Responsible and Mercury-Free Small-Scale Mining in Camarines Norte

Small-scale miners and mining stakeholders gathered at the Minahang Bayan in Brgy. Malaya, Labo, Camarines Norte, on June 9 for a Miner-to-Miner Learning…

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ASGM, Mercury, National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners in the Philippines, News and Updates

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

Groups Call for Mining Law Reform and Expanded Support on Small-Scale Miners’ Day in Camarines Norte

As the nation begins the observance of Philippine Environment Month today, the National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners of the Philippines, Inc. (NCSSMPI) and…

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ASGM, National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners in the Philippines, News and Updates

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

#EarthDay at 56: An Urgent Call to Break Free From Fossil Fuels and False Solutions

Today marks the 56th annual celebration of Earth Day. With the theme “Our Power, Our Planet,” BAN Toxics calls on the Philippine government…

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Climate Change, News and Updates climate justice, earthday2026, false solutions, toxics free future, waste to energy

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
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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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