EcoWaste Coalition

Watchdog Group Thanks FDA for Acting on its Reports, Urges Consumers to Heed FDA’s Safety Advice 4 July 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition applauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking action to protect the…

Laboratory Tests Confirm Toxic Lead in 15 Imported Paints Sold in the Local Market 2 July 2024, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today released a list of 15 more imported paint products containing lead above the maximum…

28 June 2024, Quezon City, Philippines.  As the effects of the triple planetary crisis of climate emergency, collapse of biodiversity and pervasive pollution are brought to light, civil society groups called on duty-bearers, governments and industries in particular, to take…

Cebu City/Quezon City.  With a big banner that says “poisoning prevention is better than cure” as the backdrop, a seminar held on June 22 at the University of Cebu (UC) – Banilad Campus, putting emphasis on preventive steps to safeguard…

A-Plus Paints Pass Independent Lead Safe Paint® Verification 21 June 2024, Talisay City/Quezon City.  A-Plus and three other paint products of FH Colors & Coatings Corp. have been certified “lead safe” following a meticulous third-party verification confirming compliance with the…

Bagong Silangan Resource Collectors in Quezon City Repaint ‘Kolong-kolong’ with Lead Safe Paints 12 June 2024, Quezon City.  To celebrate the nation’s 126th Independence Day, the EcoWaste Coalition honored the women and men of the Bagong Silangan Resource Collectors’ Association…

11 June 2024, Quezon City.  As public school teachers in the country take a well-deserved vacation from the hustle and bustle of school life, a group of some 100 elementary and high school teachers took part in an interactive learning…

9 June 2024, Quezon City.  The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the lead regulatory agency for toy safety, to test softballs, specifically those made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, for harmful chemicals that…

Watchdog Group Pushes E-commerce Sites to go Mercury-free 6 June 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has deplored the “out of control” sale of skin-lightening products with mercury content amid the observance of National Kidney Month this…

5 June 2024, Quezon City.  On World Environment Day, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition lauded the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (EU) for taking further action to address the largest remaining intentional use of mercury…