EcoWaste Coalition

21 June 2025, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has detected lead, a hazardous chemical of major public health concern, in imported plastic flip-flops for kids that are sold for only P20 per pair. As part of the…

19 June 2025, Manila, Philippines/Gothenburg, Sweden.  The International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) lauded the Governments of Switzerland, Morocco and Cameroon for nominating lead chromate pigments for Rotterdam Convention listing, while urging other countries to follow suit in order to control…

Adults and Kids Urged to Heed Safety Tips when Buying Toys 16 June 2025, Quezon City.  With the start of the academic year 2025-2026, the EcoWaste Coalition again raised the persistent problem of unauthorized and unlabeled toys sold near school…

15 June 2025, Quezon City.  As the nation celebrates Father’s Day, the environmental and health advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition drew attention to sexual enhancement and energy products sold by sidewalk vendors, Chinese drug stores and online sellers that can pose…

China-made Paints Manufactured in March 2025 Found Non-compliant with Regulations 11 June 2025, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has stumbled upon lead-containing spray paints made in China and sold locally, which are ironically labeled as compliant with…

Groups Foster Awareness and Action Towards a Healthy and Safe Learning Environment 9 June 2025, Quezon City.  Civil society groups highlighted the importance of being aware of the potential risks from chemicals and waste in the school environment and the…

Group Urges Brigada Eskwela Participants to Heed 20 Pollution Prevention Reminders 6 June 2025, Quezon City.  The EcoWaste Coalition, a non-governmental organization working for a zero waste and toxics-free society, enjoined all participating schools, groups and individuals to aim for…

4 June 2025, Quezon City.  As schools get ready for next week’s Brigada Eskwela cleanup, repair and maintenance activities, the environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition reminded participants to pick light emitting diode (LED) lights as they are more…

Toxics Watchdog Group Promotes Strict Compliance to Lead Paint Ban to Protect Children’s Health   2 June 2025, Quezon City.  As part of its sustained advocacy to promote a toxic-free school environment, the EcoWaste Coalition today released a list of…

29 May 2025, Quezon City. Public health and environmental groups congratulate the newly elected officials and legislators in the recently concluded 2025 Mid-Term Elections. And, they are calling on the newly elected senators and congresspersons to act urgently by passing…