The environmental watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is one with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in advocating for an ecological campaign that will show respect and take care of our Mother Earth in words and in actions.
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EcoWaste Coalition flags 35 perfume products containing banned ‘reprotoxic’ chemical
Ahead of Valentine’s Day gift giving, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition drew attention to the illegal sale of perfumes, a popular gift idea, containing a “reprotoxic” chemical forbidden in cosmetic products.
On Chinese New Year: EcoWaste Coalition finds toxic cadmium out of lucky charm bracelets
As the sale of luck activators thrives ahead of the Chinese New Year, the EcoWaste Coalition, an advocacy group for a zero waste and toxics-free society, expressed concern over the proliferation of lucky charm bracelets with high-cadmium Pi Yao (aka Pi Xiu) and other auspicious symbols.
EcoWaste Coalition uncovers toxic lead in more painted tumblers
With the onset of 2025, the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition wasted no time in warning the public against potential lead exposure hazards in some stainless steel water tumblers being marketed for children’s use.
EcoWaste Coalition enjoins families to go ‘Iwas Paputoxic’ for a safer New Year’s eve revelry
As the clock ticks down to a brand new year, the environmental and health advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition led a community meeting and caravan enjoining the public to go “Iwas Paputoxic.”
EcoWaste Coalition backs PNP’s drive vs. Boga and other illegal pyrotechnic devices
The efforts of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to seize DIY boga (improvised cannon) and other illegal pyrotechnic devices as the New Year’s eve revelry nears has the full support of the toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition.
Warning out on three baby-related products with toxic phthalates
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition cautioned consumers against the purchase and use of three baby-related products (a baby bed sheet, a baby swimming float and a baby supplies bag), which are laden with phthalates way above the legal limit set for such chemical compounds in toys and childcare articles.
EcoWaste Coalition exposes another underarm whitening cream laced with toxic mercury
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition has uncovered the illegal sale of another product for whitening the armpits that contains mercury, a health-damaging chemical forbidden in cosmetics.
Warning out on more Pakistan-made skin whiteners with high mercury content
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition cautioned consumers aspiring for a lighter and flawless skin not to be lured into using two unauthorized facial creams smuggled from Pakistan and verified to contain high concentrations of mercury, a highly hazardous chemical banned in cosmetic products.
EcoWaste Coalition backs recall of mini toy sets with toxic resins
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition gave the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a thumbs up for issuing a toy safety advisory that will protect children from being harmed by acrylates in liquid form, which pose a safety risk to consumers, especially kids.
Warning out on Labubu-decorated tumblers with toxic lead
The EcoWaste Coalition has detected lead above the legal limit in three stainless steel tumblers featuring the popular Labubu character.
What not to give this Christmas: Toxic Perfumes
As the Christmas gift-giving season approaches, the environmental and health watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition will release a series of straight to the point product safety alerts to inform consumers on what items to avoid.