Children’s Health and Safety
EcoWaste Coalition Alerts Consumers on 168 Imported Spray Paints with a Hidden Brain-Damaging Chemical
Watchdog Group Tags Spray Paints from China and Thailand with High Lead Levels When World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) was observed on March 15, the EcoWaste Coalition, a public interest group advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free society, cautioned…
EcoWaste Coalition Reminds Citizens Not to Burn Garbage Amid Blazing Hot Weather
Households and Other Waste Generators Urged to Apply Best Practices in Ecological Solid Waste Management 3 March 2025, Quezon City. As parts of the country experience scorching temperatures amid the observance of Fire Prevention Month, the waste and pollution watchdog…
EcoWaste Coalition: Reusable Water Tumblers Coated with Leaded Paints Pose Health Risks
17 February 2025, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has again put the spotlight on some stainless steel tumblers decorated with lead-containing paints as these reusable water containers may pose health risks, especially to children. Through a press…
EcoWaste Coalition Marks 25 Years of Service to the People and the Environment
DENR Cites EcoWaste as a “Steadfast Ally and Partner” 7 February 2025, Quezon City. The EcoWaste Coalition celebrated its historic 25th year of service to the Filipino people and Mother Earth by recognizing its indispensable partners from various sectors and affirming…
EcoWaste Coalition: It’s High Time to Toughen Firecracker Laws to Prevent Senseless Injuries and Deaths; Curb Toxic Pollution
7 January 2025, Quezon City. The environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition bewailed the rise in the number of people, especially young children, who were injured or killed in firecracker-related incidents, prompting it to call for stronger regulations to…
EcoWaste Coalition Uncovers Toxic Lead in More Painted Tumblers
5 January 2025, Quezon City. With the onset of 2025, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition wasted no time in warning the public against potential lead exposure hazards in some stainless steel water tumblers being marketed for children’s use. Last…
EcoWaste Coalition Enjoins Families to Go “Iwas Paputoxic” for a Safer New Year’s Eve Revelry
30 December 2024, Quezon City. As the clock ticks down to a brand new year, the environmental and health advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition led a community meeting and caravan enjoining the public to go “Iwas Paputoxic.” Organized in collaboration with the…
Groups Campaign to Protect Animals, People, and the Environment from Harmful Effects of Firecrackers and Fireworks
27 December 2024, Quezon City. As 2024 comes to a close, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and the EcoWaste Coalition are urging the Filipino people to ditch firecrackers and fireworks to herald the New Year, noting our shared responsibility…
Warning Out on Three Baby-Related Products with Toxic Phthalates
18 December 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition cautioned consumers against the purchase and use of three baby-related products (a baby bed sheet, a baby swimming float, and a baby supplies bag), which are laden with phthalates…
Envi Group Launches “Iwas Paputok” Campaign on Human Rights Day, Advocates for Children’s Right to a Safe Environment
With Christmas and New Year just around the corner, the environmental justice group BAN Toxics launched its annual campaign aimed at preventing fireworks-related injuries (FWRI) and promoting eco-friendly celebrations through an awareness activity at Barangay Payatas in Quezon City. Around…
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