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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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BALITANG TOKSIK! Don’t ADD TO CART Mercury-Added Products

Balitang Toksik! | December 13, 2022 They say there is no more perfect time to hit “add to cart” than during a holiday…

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‘Toxic Toy Clinic’: BAN Toxics warns students about toxics in toys

PRESS RELEASE | October 9, 2022 QUEZON CITY, October 9, 2022 — Students at San Antonio Elementary School (SAES), along with their teachers…

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Environmental group spotlights mercury-free alternatives in a new study

PRESS RELEASE | June 22, 2022 QUEZON CITY, 22 June – In line with the celebration of National Poison Prevention Week, environmental watchdog…

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Environmental group lauds DOH-FDA for banning mercury use in medical devices and dental procedures

PRESS RELEASE | June 14, 2022 Photo courtesy of the Food and Drug Administration Philippines. Environmental watchdog group BAN Toxics lauds the Department…

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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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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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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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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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Toxic-free Halloween 2021

This Halloween, BAN Toxics would like to remind everyone to be careful of toxic chemicals that are hiding in your Halloween make-up. FORMALDEHYDE:…

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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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