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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

Plastic Pollution

After Deadly Rizal Landfill Collapse, BAN Toxics Demands Action to Address Waste Crisis at the Source

PRESS RELEASE | 27 February 2026 A massive trash slide struck the Rizal Provincial Sanitary Landfill (RPSL) on February 20, 2026, in Barangay…

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Media Features, Plastic Pollution, Press Release, WTE, Zero Waste BAN Toxics, press release, WTE

Love Should Not Be Toxic: Watch Out for Lead-Tainted Valentine’s Day Gift Items

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 12 February 2026 Giving gifts on Valentine’s Day is a heartfelt way to show affection, but be mindful—some gift items…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, Media Features, News and Updates, Persistent Organic Pollutants, Plastic Pollution Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics

BAN Toxics Stands Firm for Strong Plastics Treaty as INC-5.2 Talks End in Deadlock

18 August 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — As the second part of the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) for the Global…

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Global Plastics Treaty, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Uncategorized Chemicals in Plastic, global plastics treaty, INC5.2, Plastic is Toxic, plastic pollution

BAN Toxics to PBBM: Change The System, Not Just The Way We Think

  “Halfway through his term, we have yet to see the Marcos Jr. administration make significant efforts in addressing the impacts of the…

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Climate Change, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution Artisanal and Small-scale Mining, climate crisis, plastic crisis, sona2025, Waste Pollution

Hidden Dangers: Toxic Chemicals Found in Children’s Hair Clips

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 18 July 2025 Toxics Watchdog BAN Toxics has raised concerns over the presence of brain damaging chemicals in children’s hair…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Toxics-Free Schools Program Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics, plastic pollution

BAN Toxics, Community Groups Mark International Plastic Bag Free Day 2025 with Call to End Plastic Pollution

PRESS RELEASE | 03 July 2025 Calumpit, Bulacan – In observance of International Plastic Bag Free Day 2025, environmental justice group BAN Toxics…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release, Zero Waste BAN Toxics, press release

BAN Toxics joins the global call to  #BeatPlasticPollution on World Environment Day 2025

Today, BAN Toxics joins the global movement in marking World Environment Day, the largest international platform for environmental awareness and action, led by…

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News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Statement breakfreefromplastic, plastic pollution, world environment day

Beware of Plastic Swimming Toys and Floaters Containing Hazardous Chemicals – BAN Toxics

BALITANG TOKSIK! | 6 May 2025 Swimming activities at beaches and pools have become a popular and enjoyable way for kids to cope…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Safe Toys for Kids Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics

OPEN LETTER TO ASEAN LEADERS: REDUCE PLASTIC PRODUCTION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

  BAN Toxics stands with fellow environmental defenders and calls on the Philippine government and ASEAN leaders to push for a strong Global…

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Global Plastics Treaty, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution global plastics treaty, plasticistoxic, plastoxic, strongplastictreaty

Not Suitable for Children: Toxic Chemicals in Plastic Toys Sold in Bangladesh and the Philippines

  HIGHLIGHTS Executive Summary Children are highly vulnerable from environmental hazards. Within the human climate, notable chemicals of concern permeate across extensive product…

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Global Plastics Treaty, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Resources chemicals in toys, plastic toys, Safe Toys for Kids
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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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