MANILA, Philippines — “It’s again the time of the year when homes, schools, offices and everything else are adorned with things that add to the magic of Christmas,” the EcoWaste Coalition said on ...

MANILA, Philippines — Toxics watchdog EcoWaste Coalition on Sunday expressed concern over the “unrestrained trade” of mercury-laced skin-lightening products despite being banned by the Food and Drug ...

4 January 2026, Quezon City . The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today released a list of 13 skin lightening products found in 2025 to contain mercury, a hazardous neurotoxin banned ...

MANILA, Philippines — Toxics watchdog EcoWaste Coalition on Wednesday urged candidates in the May 12 elections to reduce their use of campaign tarpaulins made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which could ...

THE sale of unauthorized health products, such as cosmetics in online marketplaces, persists despite regulatory efforts, an environmental and health watchdog group reported EcoWaste Coalition said it ...

NOT only are they hazardous to human health, these products can also damage coral reefs and, hence, consumers are being warned using sunscreen brands sans market authorization. Better yet, these ...

Environmental group EcoWaste Coalition has warned the public against buying unofficial Labubu items that might contain lead, a metal element that is harmful to humans. In a statement on Saturday, ...

ECOWASTE Coalition has warned consumers against the use of toxic glue for the repair of punctured inner tubes for bicycle tires, which pose health risks. “Cyclists and bike mechanics should be aware ...

THE EcoWaste Coalition appealed to all parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury to draw up an agreement that would lead to the elimination of all mercury-added cosmetics, including banning such ...

TOXICS watchdog EcoWaste Coalition warned consumers against buying lucky charm bracelets that could contain cadmium, as these trinkets become popular with the Chinese New Year celebration set this ...