Children’s Health and Safety
Community Action Against Toxic Exposures on National Poison Prevention Week 2025
San Jose Del Monte Bulacan – In observance of National Poison Prevention Week 2025, environmental justice organization BAN Toxics intensifies efforts in promoting poison prevention awareness and chemical safety in the community. Anchored on this year’s theme, “Lasong Umahon sa Pabago-Bagong Panahon: Iba’t Ibang…
Groups Emphasize the Importance of Being Informed to Reduce Exposure to Chemical Pollutants
“Laban sa lason” Gathering Unites Community Members in Addressing Pollution Threats 23 June 2025, Quezon City. “What you know can protect you from harm.” The EcoWaste Coalition and the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health – Center for Research…
Warning Out on Kiddie Flip-Flops Containing Toxic Lead
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…
BAN Toxics Urges Parents to Be Vigilant After Toxic Lead and Other Chemicals Found in School Supplies
Chemicals and waste watchdog BAN Toxics has raised urgent concerns over the presence of hazardous substances in some school supplies, urging parents and consumers to take extra caution with the back-to-school season in full swing. In a recent market sampling,…
EcoWaste Coalition to Schools: Pick Certified LED Lights, Safely Manage Busted Mercury Fluorescent Lamps
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…
EcoWaste Coalition Announces Verified Lead Safe Paints® Ahead of Brigada Eskwela 2025
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…
20th Congress Urged to Enact Plain Packaging Law to Protect Youth from Tobacco and Vape Harm
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…
Beware of Plastic Swimming Toys and Floaters Containing Hazardous Chemicals
Swimming activities at beaches and pools have become a popular and enjoyable way for kids to cope with the scorching heat. However, toxics watchdog BAN Toxics reminds the public to exercise extra caution when buying and using unnotified Toys and…
BAN Toxics calls on political aspirants to champion a toxics-free and waste-free agenda
With the 2025 Philippine midterm elections fast approaching, environmental justice organization BAN Toxics is once again urging political aspirants to make the protection of the environment and public health a top priority. “The persistent presence of toxic chemicals poses a…
Parents and Children Warned Against Buying Roblox-Inspired Toy Containing Toxic Chemicals
Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics has issued a warning to parents and children against buying toys inspired by the popular online game “Roblox” due to the presence of toxic lead and other harmful chemicals. In a recent market monitoring, BAN Toxics…
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