EcoWaste Coalition

Group calls on QC stores to stop selling mercury-laden anti-aging and whitening facial creams 16 November 2022, Quezon City.  In a bid to stop the prohibited sale of cosmetics contaminated with mercury and thus protect human health and the environment,…

12 November 2022, Quezon City.  Member and partner groups of the EcoWaste Coalition are seeking a more active role for the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) in the pursuit of the right of every Filipino to be protected against hazardous…

6 November 2022, Quezon City.  As the Christmas toy shopping spree nears, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition exhorted consumers, particularly parents, to steer clear of soft plastic toys unless certified as “phthalate-free.” The group aired its reminder following the…

3 November 2022, Quezon City.  Beware: The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has detected mercury in another unauthorized beauty cream that promises “to turn your skin white and fair.” Purchased from a local online vendor for P299, plus a P38…

EcoWaste Coalition, IPEN seeks stringent enforcement of lead paint law to safeguard human health 23 October 2022, Quezon City.  Paints containing lead above the legal limit continue to be exported from China and Thailand to the Philippines despite a national…

20 October 2022, Quezon City.  Civil society groups advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free Philippines are appealing to the government anew to adopt pivotal measures that will protect the country from the detrimental impacts of exploitative global waste trade.…

16 October 2022, Quezon City.  Groups advocating for a zero waste and toxics-free Philippines are reminding the public to conduct the pre-Undas clean-up of tombs in a manner that will not lead to environmental pollution, which can make people sick.…

At Least 12 FDA-warned Skin Whiteners are Still Sold Online 9 October 2022, Quezon City.  As the 10.10 online shopping sale goes in full swing tomorrow amid the ongoing commemoration of the Consumer Welfare Month this October, the toxics watchdog…

Cebu City, Philippines— A protest action from civil society organizations representing the youth, workers, and urban poor communities welcomed the first 100 days of Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama, as they denounce the mayor’s recent decision to enter into a…

1 October 2022, Quezon City.  A UN expert scientific review committee has evaluated two toxic chemical additives found in many common plastics and has concluded that the evidence of the substances’ harm to health and the environment qualifies them for…