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Public Notice Issued in the Philippines on 150 Lead Spray Paints

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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ENACT & ENFORCE LEAD PAINT LAWS

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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STOP MAKING LEAD PAINT

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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LEAD PAINT IS A CONTINUOUS THREAT TO CHILDREN

Lead is a toxic heavy metal responsible for an estimated 600,000 new cases of intellectual disability among children every year. The consequences of brain damage from exposure to lead in early life include intelligence loss, shortened attention spans and disruption of behaviour. (UNEP) As long as lead paints are available for sale and use, children remain at risk from lead exposure....
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PARIS’ SAFE SCHOOL STREETS

Imagine cities where children walk and cycle to school safely, where streets are designed for people, not just cars. That's exactly what Paris envisioned for its school streets initiative. 126 school streets have been created in Paris since the summer of 2020. There are now 180 today, with the aim to have 300 school streets completed by 2026. Streets that... > Puts safety first by reducing...
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PENANG ROADS SHOW SIGNS OF SHODDY WORK

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the Penang State Government to review the standards of its road construction and maintenance in view of the numerous potholes and uneven road surfaces that pose a hazard to road users. In a recent survey conducted by CAP, we found that among the main roads that are damaged are in Jalan Thean Teik, Jalan Paya Terubong, Jalan Jelutong, Jalan...
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