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Watchdog finds toxic chemicals in lipsticks, warns of risks to health, environment

The Philippines-based toxics watchdog, BAN Toxics, has once again warned the public about the presence of toxic chemicals such as mercury, lead, and cadmium...

Hidden dangers: Toxic chemicals found in children’s hair clips

Toxics watchdog, BAN Toxics, has raised concerns over the presence of brain damaging chemicals in children's hair clips sold in bargain shops and sidewalks...

Autism Month: Group advocates child safety from toxic chemicals, waste

Filipino environmental justice organisation, BAN Toxics, on Sunday, April 27, 2025, joined the 13th advocacy “Fun Walk” in celebration of Autism Awareness Month in...

Biochemist urges farmers to desist from planting with toxic chemicals

The Biochemistry Practitioners Association of Nigeria (BPAoN) has urged farmers to desist from the use of corrosive chemicals as fertiliser to hasten germination of...

Govt urged to prohibit banned toxic chemicals used in plastic toys

“We unknowingly expose our children to plastic toys contaminated with toxic chemicals, which have been prohibited worldwide since 2017. Soft plastic toys like inflatable...

Group backs creation of Global Green Fund to address toxic chemical crisis

The environmental health and justice watchdog group, EcoWaste Coalition, has added its voice to the call to create a Global Green Chemicals and Waste...

Recycling contaminates plastic toys with toxic chemicals from electronic waste

Some banned toxic flame retardant chemicals are now found in recycled plastics in form of e-waste, which are being made into several toys for...

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TechnoServe, Coca-Cola Foundation launch PReP 2.0 to help scale plastic recycling in Nigeria

Building on the success of the first phase of the Plastic Recycling Program in Southern Nigeria (PReP), international nonprofit,...
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40 migratory animal species receive new, upgraded protection at close of UN meeting in Brazil

Confronted with stark new evidence that many migratory species are moving closer to extinction, governments at a major UN...

CAPPA urges govt to increase tobacco control budget

The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has renewed its call on the Federal Government to significantly increase budgetary...

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40 migratory animal species receive new, upgraded protection at close of UN meeting in Brazil

Confronted with stark new evidence that many migratory species...