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September 28, 2023
The 90-page report, “Trading Lives for Profit: How the Shipping Industry Circumvents Regulations to Scrap Toxic Ships on Bangladesh’s Beaches” finds that Bangladeshi shipbreaking yards often take shortcuts on safety measures, dump toxic waste directly onto the beach and the surrounding environment, and deny workers living wages, rest, or compensation in case of injuries. The report reveals an entire network used by shipowners to circumvent international regulations prohibiting the export o...
July 25, 2023
PBBM urged to clean up and act urgently on plastic pollution
July 23, 2023
“Taking stock of President Marcos’ commitment to solving the Philippines’ problem with plastic pollution and climate change, we urge the President to take
July 23, 2023
“Taking stock of President Marcos’ commitment to solving the Philippines’ problem with plastic pollution and climate change, we urge the President to take
February 23, 2023
In 2021, India set an ambitious target to double its ship recycling capacity by 2024, with the aim of generating 150,000 jobs and increasing its ship...
July 22, 2022
Toxic and waste watchdog group BAN Toxics urges President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address the country’s crisis on plastic, toxic, and waste, and ban
June 30, 2022
JUNE 29, 2022 – BAN Toxics urged President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize ratification of the Basel Ban Amendment and take action for proper
June 29, 2022
“It’s high time for the government to stop taking a back seat when it comes to childrens’ health and environmental protection and start making environmental
June 12, 2022
With the commencement of the second segment of the BRS Conventions’ Triple Conference of Parties, BAN Toxics urges the Philippine government to fast-track