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CHILDREN’S TOYS FOUND TO CONTAIN TOXIC LEAD

Lai Cheng October 18, 2024 0 Comments
Buying toy gifts for your children this holiday season? Beware, there could be toxic lead in those toys.  BAN Toxics, an advocacy group promoting sound chemicals and waste management in the Philippines, has revealed that over 40 toy samples in its recent tests were found to contain this neurotoxin. Below is its recent press release with details on the matter.   PRESS RELEASE 17 October...
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AVOID NCDs, LIVE HEALTHY

Lai Cheng October 18, 2024 0 Comments
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 74% of all deaths globally. Each year, 17 million people die from a NCD before age 70; 86% of these premature deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Here are major risk factors that lead to NCDs, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and respiratory disease: > tobacco > unhealthy diet > harmful...
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SPEED UP LEAD PAINT PHASE-OUT

Lai Cheng October 17, 2024 0 Comments
In 2021, the global use of lead in petrol officially came to an end. The phasing out of lead from fuel saves an estimated 1.2 million lives a year. (UNEP) Unfortunately, the phase-out of lead-containing paints lags behind. Just like leaded fuel bans have prevented millions of deaths, phasing out lead-containing paints can help save millions more lives. Speed up lead paint phase-out....
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Public Notice Issued in the Philippines on 150 Lead Spray Paints

Lai Cheng October 17, 2024 0 Comments
Toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition in the Philippines, together with the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and the paint industry association in the Philippines, have issued a joint press release to inform and warn paint retailers and consumers about 150 spray paints found to contain excessive lead. Find out the details in the press release below.   Press release...
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HOW TO REDUCE FOOD LOSS & WASTE

Lai Cheng October 17, 2024 0 Comments
On this World Food Day and every day, remember that reducing food loss and waste is something everyone can do. Here are a few tips. > Plan meals and shop smart to avoid overbuying. > Store food properly to make it last longer. > Get creative with leftovers and use all parts of your ingredients. Taking these small steps helps help protect the planet and to help make more food reach those...
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ENACT & ENFORCE LEAD PAINT LAWS

Lai Cheng October 16, 2024 0 Comments
As of 16 January 2024, 48% of countries have confirmed that they have legally binding controls on the production, import, sale and use of lead paints (WHO). Many countries still do not have any regulations with penalties for non-compliance. Take steps now to enact and enforce lead paint laws. #BanLeadPaintNow  
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CAP’s Response to FSGMAM President’s Claims on Tobacco and Vape Product Display Ban

Lai Cheng October 16, 2024 0 Comments
In response to recent claims made by the President of Federation of Sundry Goods Merchants Associations of Malaysia (FSGMAM), Hong Chee Meng, regarding the Malaysian Ministry of Health's (MOH) implementation of a tobacco and vape product display ban, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) wishes to provide clarification on the matter. 1. Financial Support for Compliance CAP opposes any...
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STOP MAKING LEAD PAINT

Lai Cheng October 14, 2024 0 Comments
Many countries have banned lead in paint manufacturing, and responsible paint manufacturers have switched to non-lead raw materials to produce lead-safe paints. As availability of lead-safe paint increases, there is no benefit to keep making lead paint. #BanLeadPaint  
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