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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
    • We Are Hiring!
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    • Join us in social media
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Toxic-free and waste-free Brigada Eskwela rolls out as schools open anew

PRESS RELEASE | August 14, 2023 “As classes resume, we ramp up efforts to ensure our children and teachers are safe from toxic…

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Parents warned against Toxic Lead in School Supplies!

BALITANG TOKSIK! | August 12, 2023 Toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics urged parents to be prudent and practice caution in buying school supplies…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, BT Patrollers, Human Rights, Media Features, News and Updates, Press Release, Toxics-Free Schools Program Balitang Toksik!, BAN Toxics, press release, Safe Children's Products

Envi group lauds PH for 3rd-year implementation of Convention to combat mercury pollution

PRESS RELEASE | August 9, 2023 “After three years since the Philippines ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury, we have seen the development…

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“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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Small-scale miners tackle pertinent issues, amplify urgent call for regulatory reforms

PRESS RELEASE | August 6, 2023 “The artisanal and small-scale gold mining sector have undeniably contributed to economic growth and employment opportunities. Yet,…

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BAN Toxics urges government to shift towards systems change and holistic approaches to address plastic waste

PRESS RELEASE | August 3, 2023 “We appreciate the government’s initial investments in climate-neutral approaches and recent attention towards a circular economy approach,…

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Media Features, Plastic Pollution, Press Release, Responsible Production and Consumption BAN Toxics, plastic pollution, press release

PBBM urged to “clean up” and act urgently on plastic pollution

PRESS RELEASE | July 23, 2023 “Taking stock of President Marcos’ commitment to solving the Philippines’ problem with plastic pollution and climate change,…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release, Responsible Production and Consumption BAN Toxics, plastic pollution, press release

Bleach cream with Mercury still in Online Market despite Health and E-commerce Regulations

BALITANG TOKSIK! | July 21, 2023 The toxic watchdog group BAN Toxics send the warning against online selling of Skin Lightening Products such…

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Phase-Out Mercury containing Skin Lightening Products, says BAN Toxics

BALITANG TOKSIK! | July 15, 2023 The toxics watchdog group BAN Toxics warns the public on the prevalence of unlawful online selling of…

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Balitang Toksik, Balitang Toksik, Media Features, Mercury, News and Updates BAN Toxics, mercury, Minamata Convention, press release

Envi Group promotes Plastic-Free sari-sari stores to reduce plastic packaging waste

PRESS RELEASE | July 3, 2023 In celebration of the International Plastic Bag Free Day, environmental group BAN Toxics heightens its call to…

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Media Features, News and Updates, Plastic Pollution, Press Release, Responsible Production and Consumption BAN Toxics, plastic pollution, press release
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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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