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From the Humanist Health News Network REHUNO Health we are launching a place of exchange where we find a new look on daily life based on an experiential and existential psychology (the Psychology of New Humanism), and which gives concrete…

Tiza Mafira: Fighting Abuses to the Environment One Logical Step at a Time by Marco Sumayao Tiza Mafira is used to adversity. For more than 10 years, she’s fought to create a more sustainable Indonesia and has seen many setbacks…

9 March 2023.  Public interest organizations are seeking a legally binding response to the global contamination crisis and the resulting infringement on the UN-recognized human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment caused by the highly persistent and toxic…

Siddika Sultana: Moving Bangladesh to a Future Worth Smiling About by Marco Sumayao It’s hard to imagine Siddika Sultana without a smile on her face. The Executive Director of Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) has a lot to be happy…

“Women in chemical-intensive industries and waste work face multiple burdens. They are disproportionately impacted by hazardous chemicals and waste exposure due to social, biological factors, and gender differences,” Donna Paz T. Reyes, Board Member of BAN Toxics said, as the…

Sonia Mendoza: Mother Earth’s Tireless Advocate by Marlet Salazar What started as Sonia Mendoza’s small-scale efforts to fix the uncollected garbage in her village has led to a lifelong commitment of advocating for Zero Waste. Her tireless campaigning together with…

Quách Thị Xuân: Organizing and Coordinating a Zero Waste Alliance  by Marlet Salazar Quách Thị Xuân has always been involved in addressing environmental issues. Her passion for preserving and protecting the earth’s natural resources inspired her to devote her academic endeavors…

Safe Toys for Kids advocate BAN Toxics warns the public over the continuous selling of water beads toys. The colorful crystal beads are made of superabsorbent polymer chemicals, also known as jelly beads, hydro orbs, crystal soil, and gel beads.…

Nalini Shekar: Giving Waste Pickers Dignity and Legitimacy  by Sherma Benosa Homecoming Nalini Shekar saw at once the missing piece in Bangalore’s solid waste management program — the waste pickers. The regrettable non-inclusion of waste pickers in the conversations on, ironically,…

2 March 2023, Quezon City.  As National Women’s Month is celebrated, the EcoWaste Coalition drew attention to the continued sale of illegal cosmetics with high levels of mercury that target Filipino women aspiring for a lighter skin tone. The group…