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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

Toxic Watchdog Releases New Infographic in Time for Int’l E-Waste Day

October 14, 2024 – In observance of International E-Waste Day, toxic watchdog BAN Toxics has released a new infographic to raise awareness among…

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E-Waste Pollution, News and Updates, Resources awareness, e-waste, e-waste pollution, infographic, Toxic Waste

BAN Toxics @ 18: A Legacy of Commitment to Environmental Justice

Since our establishment on October 11, 2006, we have been at the forefront of the battle against the escalating waste crisis and the…

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Features, News and Updates

Message from the Executive Director on the 18th Founding Anniversary of BAN Toxics

As we celebrate the 18th founding anniversary of BAN Toxics, I am filled with immense pride and gratitude for the journey we have…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Statement

Ph and Bangladesh Envi NGOs Forge Cooperation to Tackle Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Kids’ products in the region

PRESS RELEASE | 09 October 2024 Asian children are increasingly at risk from unsafe toys, including those made from recycled plastics that contain…

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BAN Toxics Commends Brgy. Blue Ridge A and QC LGU for Taking Action on Mercury Lamp Waste

Press Release | 2 October 2024 On September 27, 2024, following reports from Barangay Blue Ridge A officials about six drumloads of busted…

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Parents be warned: Spooky Toxic Lead and Cadmium Found in Some Halloween Products

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 27 September 2024 “Beware of Halloween items that may be scarier and spookier than they look.” This was the statement…

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Miners Coalition Finalizes Proposed Amendments to People’s Small-Scale Mining Act

Officers of the National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners in the Philippines, Inc. (NCSSMPI), along with representatives from the Associated Labor Unions-Trade Union Congress…

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7 DEADLY SKIN PRODUCTS TAINTED WITH MERCURY BEING SOLD ONLINE

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 24 September 2024 Toxic watchdog BAN Toxics issued a warning about seven (7) China-made skin whitening creams available for sale…

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BAN Toxics urges regulatory agencies for lab tests on suspected toxic batteries, advices public to exercise due diligence when purchasing to reduce health and environmental risks

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 21 September 2024 Toxics and waste watchdog BAN Toxics has warned the public to practice due diligence when purchasing China-made…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, E-Waste Pollution, Media Features, News and Updates, Safe Toys for Kids Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics, e-waste

Toxic and Waste Watchdog Inspects Busted Lamp Stockpile in QC Barangay, Detects Mercury Leakage

Press Release | 20 September 2024 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics recently detected mercury leakage from a stockpile of busted fluorescent lamps stored…

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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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