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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

“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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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

Toxics-free and wastes-free Philippines for International Human Rights Day

Press Release | December 10, 2022 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics urged the government to implement better action plans and solutions for a…

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Basel Ban Amendment, Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release BAN Toxics, Basel Ban Amendment, Human Rights, International Human Rights Day, plastic pollution

BALITANG TOKSIK! “Save marine life, take precaution in using Glitters,” said BAN Toxics

Balitang Toksik! | November 29, 2022 Now that the spirit of yuletide season is everywhere, people have started decorating their houses, schools, offices,…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Uncategorized BAN Toxics, microplastics, plastic pollution

Clean and Green 2022 Peñafrancia Fiesta in Naga City

STATEMENT | September 8, 2022 Toxic and wastes watchdog group BAN Toxics highlighted the need for proper waste reduction and sound waste management…

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BAN Toxics calls President Marcos Jr. to address plastic, toxic, and waste pollution in the PH

PRESS RELEASE | July 22, 2022 Toxic and waste watchdog group BAN Toxics urges President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address the country’s crisis…

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Basel Ban Amendment, Mercury, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release BAN Toxics, BBM, plastic crisis, Plastic Pollution in the Philippines, President Bongbong Marcos, SONA 2022

Toxic and wastes watchdog group urges consumers to promote reusable eco-friendly bags

PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2022 QUEZON CITY, July 3 – In celebration of International Plastic Bag Free Day, BAN Toxics hosted an…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release, Uncategorized BAN Toxics, BT Patrollers, plastic crisis, plastic pollution, plastic treaty, plastics treaty, Single-use plastics

BAN Toxics calls on Philippine candidates to prioritize environmental issues

PRESS RELEASE | April 7, 2022 QUEZON CITY, April 7 – In light of today’s commemoration of World Health Day, environmental watchdog group…

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Basel Ban Amendment, Media Features, Minamata Convention, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release, Uncategorized Basel Ban Amendment, e-waste, mercury, mercury-free Philippines, Minamata Convention, Philippine Election 2022

BAN Toxics Backs Treaty to End Plastic Pollution

PRESS RELEASE | March 8, 2022 QUEZON CITY, 8 March — Environmental watchdog organization BAN Toxics announced their support for the resumed fifth…

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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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