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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
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mercury-free Philippines

Mercury-added skin lighteners still for sale in Davao Region

PRESS RELEASE | April 29, 2022 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics calls on the government to enforce stricter measures to prevent the sale…

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Media Features, Minamata Convention, News and Updates, Press Release, Uncategorized BAN Toxics, mercury, Mercury added products, Mercury-Free Beauty, mercury-free Philippines, safe cosmetics, toxics free

Illegal mercury-added skin lighteners still sold in Koronadal City despite government bans

PRESS RELEASE | April 19, 2022 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics revealed the proliferation of illegal skin lightening creams containing mercury in Koronadal…

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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

Environmental group calls for stricter regulation of illegal mercury-added skin lighteners

PRESS RELEASE | April 5, 2022 Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics calls for stricter monitoring and regulation of skin-lightening products in light of…

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Minamata Convention, News and Updates, Press Release BAN Toxics, mercury, Mercury Beauty, mercury treaty, Mercury-Free Beauty, mercury-free Philippines, Minamata Convention, minamata convention philippines, Toxic Free Beauty, ZMWG

BAN Toxics takes part in the Mercury Treaty COP 4.2

PRESS RELEASE | March 29, 2022 Delegates and representatives of hundreds of parties and organizations convened in Bali, Indonesia, from March 21 to…

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Minamata Convention, News and Updates, Press Release, Uncategorized BAN Toxics, COP 4.2, Environmental Management Bureau, Make Mercury History, mercury, mercury philippines, mercury treaty, mercury-free Philippines, Minamata Convention, minamata convention philippines

BAN Toxics conducts webinar to warn Filipino consumers on dangers of mercury-added beauty products

PRESS RELEASE | November 9, 2021By Jhian Christian Aranas QUEZON CITY, 9 November — Driven by their advocacy in addressing the adverse effects…

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News and Updates, Press Release, Uncategorized BAN Toxics, European Environmental Bureau, FDA, Mercury Beauty, Mercury-Free Beauty, mercury-free Philippines, Zero Mercury Working Group

WEBINAR ALERT: Dangerous Mercury-Laden Skin-Lightening Products Readily Available for Online Purchase

BAN Toxics will be holding a webinar on “Dangerous Mercury-Laden Skin-Lightening Products Readily Available for Online Purchase” on November 9, 2021. The webinar…

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News and Updates, Uncategorized BAN Toxics, EEB, mercury, Mercury-Free Beauty, mercury-free Philippines, Webinar, ZMWG

BANNING MERCURY | A short documentary on the mercury flows in the ASGM sector in the Philippines

  Banning Mercury is a short documentary on the mercury flows in the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) communities in the Philippines,…

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News and Updates, Uncategorized Artisanal and Small-scale Mining, ASGM, BAN Toxics, Banning Mercury, iucn nl, mercury, mercury pollution, mercury-free Philippines, Mercury-Free Technology, minamata convention philippines

BAN Toxics holds online premiere for documentary film ‘Banning Mercury’

PRESS RELEASESeptember 15, 2021 BAN Toxics holds online premiere for documentary film ‘Banning Mercury’ By Jhian Christian Aranas September 15, 2021—Environmental watchdog BAN…

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ASGM, Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release, Statement, Uncategorized ASGM, BAN, iucn nl, mercury, mercury-free Philippines, National Coalition of Small-Scale Miners

Banning Mercury: An online documentary film screening

  BAN Toxics, in partnership with the IUCN NL – International Union for Conservation of Nature, is holding a free online premiere screening…

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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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