#SemanaSanta2026: Faith in Action for Humanity and the Earth in Times of Crisis
As we begin the solemn observance of Holy Week, we do so in a world weighed down by rising energy costs, conflict, and uncertainty. In
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BAN Toxics is an 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.
#EarthHour2026: BAN Toxics Call for Environmental Justice amidst War and Crisis
Marking the 20th year of #EarthHour, environmental NGO BAN Toxics calls on every Filipino to move beyond the symbolic 60-minute switch-off, embrace energy conservation as
Nurse Susie Calls to ‘Cut Plastic Use, Choose Reusables’ in Hospital Roadshow in Tacloban City
"Change old habits at mag-segregate" "Cut plastics dahil ito ay waste" “Commit to reusable na mga gamit” “Champion sustainability ang ating awit” These are the
‘Nurse Susie’ Road Show Launches This Women’s Month to Promote Toxics-Free Hospitals Campaign
A new mascot is in town and her name is Nurse Susie. Unveiled today during a Women’s Month Program at the Quirino Memorial Medical Center
After Deadly Rizal Landfill Collapse, BAN Toxics Demands Action to Address Waste Crisis at the Source
A massive trash slide struck the Rizal Provincial Sanitary Landfill (RPSL) on February 20, 2026, in Barangay San Isidro, Rodriguez, Rizal, resulting in at least
Watchdog Finds Toxic Chemicals in Lipsticks, Warns of Risks to Health and the Environment
Toxics watchdog BAN Toxics once again warned the public about the presence of toxic chemicals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium in cheap lipsticks sold
Love Should Not Be Toxic: Watch Out for Lead-Tainted Valentine’s Day Gift Items
Giving gifts on Valentine’s Day is a heartfelt way to show affection, but be mindful—some gift items may contain toxic chemicals, turning romance into a
Invest in Effective Solid Waste Law Implementation and Waste Reduction, Not WTE – BAN Toxics
As International Zero Waste Month draws to a close, environmental NGO BAN Toxics urged the Philippine government to abandon plans to pursue waste-to-energy (WTE) as
Driving Change: Healthcare Waste Management Project Commit to Toxics-Free, Zero Waste Practices in Hospitals
Quezon City, Philippines – The Philippine Healthcare and Mercury Wastes Management Project HCWM Project) concluded a three-day national workshop today, stepping up efforts for toxics-free,
“Reduce Waste at Home, Make Zero Waste A Daily Habit” – BAN Toxics
January marks International Zero Waste Month, a growing global observance that calls for systemic action from governments, industries, and all sectors to reduce waste at