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5 ways to take care of the environment during coronavirus outbreak
While the world continues to make sense of a reality scarred by the virus, EcoWaste Coalition lists ways that people can do to help address both the coronavirus outbreak and the climate crisis
‘Trash-lacion’: EcoWaste blasts Black Nazarene devotees for littering at Luneta
Despite signages warning against littering, the Feast of the Black Nazarene on Thursday, January 9, leaves a trail of trash
EcoWaste warns vs firecracker use, balloon releases on New Year's Eve
The environmental watchdog also asks Filipinos to keep parks clean as they celebrate the arrival of the New Year
With polio back, EcoWaste wants more DOH funds to build toilets
Only P2 million is allotted under the DOH's proposed 2020 budget to build sanitary toilets
PH, Taiwanese groups seek probe into OFW's death in Taiwan factory
Taiwan's Environmental Quality Protection Foundation and the EcoWaste Coalition of the Philippines urge the Taiwanese government to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the death of 29-year-old Deserie Castro Tagubasi
PH eyes customs strike team vs foreign waste imports
'As time is of the essence, we hope the Bureau of Customs strike team versus foreign waste imports will be set up soon,' says EcoWaste Coalition
Mercury found in smuggled whitening products in Mindanao
Some effects of mercury in skin whitening products, according to the World Health Organization, are discoloration and scarring, among others
After 2019 polls, people urged to clean up ‘election trash’
EcoWaste Coalition also suggests several ways to manage trash from the campaigns
IN PHOTOS: Trash pile up on election day, May 13
Water bottles, campaign materials of local politicians, and sample ballots distributed to voters litter polling precincts
Single-use plastics, still the environment's number 1 enemy
The government's cleanup program makes it easier to convince the public to adapt environmentally-friendly habits
EcoWaste Coalition ‘laments’ widespread littering at popular pilgrimage destinations
EcoWaste Coalition appeals to the faithful to be conscientious for a 'garbage-free Holy Week'
Environment group gives tips for 'trash-free' Holy Week 2019
Here are some tips from EcoWaste Coalition on observing an eco-friendly Holy Week this year
TIPS: How to conserve water
Here are some practical tips from the EcoWaste Coalition
From tarpaulins to funds from mining: What 2019 candidates should avoid
Environment groups call for ‘clean, green’ 2019 elections
South Korea taking back trash dumped in PH, Canada's plans still murky
'Sending the garbage back to its origin is only just, moral, and lawful,' says EcoWaste Coalition
Cove Manila balloon drop to set 'record-breaking wastefulness,' says watchdog
EcoWaste Coalition urges the nightclub to cancel its attempt to set a world record on New Year's Eve
After trash litters Luneta, watchdog asks: Keep parks clean
After visitors left their trash in Luneta Park on Christmas Day, Ecowaste Coalition reminds the public that littering is strongly discouraged
After criticism, no more balloon releasing in next Mimaropa Festival
Mimaropa's top tourism official thanks EcoWaste Coalition for pointing out that releasing balloons is harmful to the environment
Eco group slams Mimaropa Festival's balloon releasing activity
'Releasing balloons into the air is no laughing matter, especially for marine animals who bear the brunt of this wasteful practice,' says zero waste campaigner Daniel Alejandre
EcoWaste Coalition warns May 14 poll bets against using 'harmful' tarpaulins
Cadmium, which is present in PVC plastics, may have dangerous effects on the kidney, and skeletal and respiratory systems
Nazareno 2018: Devotees reminded to keep Rizal Park clean
'The protection and preservation of Rizal Park and the city's environment must also be at the core of our devotion to the Black Nazarene,' says the EcoWaste Coalition
Fidget spinners pose choking hazards – environment group
Fidget spinners are fun to play with But their small parts may not be tightly secured can come off and get ingested by kids warns environmental advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition
Trash dumping in pilgrimage sites 'inexcusable,' eco group says
EcoWaste Coalition posts photos of mounds of trash in popular Lenten pilgrimage sites
12 tips for a 'low-carbon, zero-waste' Holy Week
Zero waste advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition also calls on Filipinos to observe climate friendly practices this coming Holy Week
Black Nazarene devotees told: No smoking, littering in Rizal Park
Green group EcoWaste Coalition appeals to the devotees to help pick up trash at the Quirino Grandstand and the parade ground on Monday January 9
Eco group holds anti-firecracker parade in QC
Around 500 residents and local officials join the parade urging the public to ditch firecrackers in welcoming the New Year
Kids, teens, don't spend money on firecrackers
In 2016 most of those injured by firecrackers were children younger than 14 years old They accounted for 500 of the 920 firecracker related injuries
Keep public parks trash-free during the holidays
Environmental watchdog EcoWaste Coalition warns trash can become a breeding ground for disease causing bacteria insects and pests including mosquitoes that carry chikungunya dengue and Zika
Minimize your holiday trash, eco group reminds Filipinos
The zero waste advocacy group EcoWaste Coalition urges Filipinos to be more eco friendly revelers as the Christmas and New Year celebrations approach
No more cancer-causing chemical in Belo Essentials products – ISCI
Intelligent Skin Care Inc ISCI says they were unable to revise and adjust their packaging ingredients list because their supplier failed to inform them the banned ingredient had been removed
Consumer group to Belo: Stop sale of cancer-causing products
UPDATED The manufacturer of Belo Essentials clarifies however that since 2009 the banned chemical isobutyl paraben has been removed from their products
SONA 2016: Mixed reactions to Duterte's environmental plans
What do advocates have to say about President Rodrigo Duterte s statements on different environmental issues during his first State of the Nation Address?
Fragranced cosmetics for Father's Day? Wait, hold on
According to the EcoWaste coalition some cosmetics containing fragrances can disrupt hormonal functions and affect sexual and reproductive health
Poe, Roxas, Santiago weigh in on controversial Canada trash
Green group EcoWaste Coalition says only the 3 candidates responded to their 9 point questionnaire on wastes and toxics
#PHVoteWatch: Politicians' names found in school medals
Netizens question the inclusion of politicians names in school awards
Erap, Alfredo Lim hit for 'trashy' proclamation rallies
The EcoWaste Coalition reminds candidates in local elections to heed the government led drive to clean up after campaign events
Watch that gift mug, it could contain deadly chemicals
The EcoWaste Coalition finds high levels of lead in 22 out of 23 mug samples tested
Ombudsman to probe 600 local execs for illegal dump sites
The Environmental Management Bureau has identified and submitted the list of 350 LGUs with recurring and blatant violations of open dump sites to the Ombudsman
Plastic banderitas 'extremely wasteful' – watchdog
After fiestas and when cleanups begin plastic bags used as banderitas make garbage disposal harder and more expensive
Tons of trash during Traslacion 'deplorable' – watchdog
Devotees leave behind 30 truckloads of garbage along the Black Nazarene procession route
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New Year trash in Manila: 'Totally unacceptable'
EcoWaste Coalition says the holitrash after the New Year revelry can make one s stomach turn
'Respect your lungs, don’t use fireworks'
Will Metro Manila welcome 2016 with dangerous levels of air pollution due to fireworks?
9 steps to keep pets trauma-free during New Year revelry
Our four legged friends particularly cats and dogs suffer in silence as firecrackers and fireworks of varying intensity are ignited says PAWS
What green groups want to tell APEC leaders
With world leaders coming to Manila this week environmentalists take the opportunity to air their concerns on mining illegally imported garbage and GMOs
PH groups urge Canadian PM: Take back illegal trash
Such action will show that his government does not and will not condone the illegal garbage trade that is treating low and middle income countries as dumps say environmentalists
10 ways to observe a garbage-free 'Undas'
UPDATED A green group lists down ways to lessen garbage generated during visits to the cemetery on All Saints Day and All Souls Day
Group to candidates: No ‘trashy’ campaigning
Should candidates in the 2016 elections be required to clean up after political campaigns?
Makati gov’t confiscates beauty products sold in Guadalupe
Under orders from acting Mayor Kid Peña the Makati Health Department confiscates beauty and cosmetic products banned by the Food and Drug Administration
Manila urged to stop street sale of poisonous substances
Chlorine and oxalic acid in granular form are repacked without proper labeling and sold by street vendors in Ilaya Sta Elena and Tabora for at least P20
