Zero Waste for Environmental and
Climate Justice
We campaign for the
diversion of discards
from dumpsites and
incin er ator s that
produce greenhouse
gases and byproduct
POPs that poison
co mmunities . We
are commit ted to
the closure, cleanup
and rehabilitation
of dumpsites, their
replacement with community-oriented clean recycling
centers, and the provision of humane and sustainable
livelihood for the informal recyclers. Defending the
incineration ban from being weakened and violated is a
major concern for the Coalition. Stopping open burning
in backyards, farms and dumps is another key task.
Ecological Agriculture
We promote ecological agriculture, including non-GMO,
organic and natural farming, to cut use on agrochemicals
toward their replacement with non-synthetic substitutes
that will restore the health and fertility of depleted soils,
protect our water sources, and realize food safety and
security for all.
Plastic Use Reduction
We work for the phase out and ban of single–use plastic
bags and promote the use of eco-friendly bags and
containers as a practical strategy for marine protection
and conservation and climate change mitigation.
Other Specific Engagements
In line with our mission, we participate in various social
and environmental campaigns, such as the Stop Toxic
Debt, for the cancellation of debt payments to Austria
for defunct medical waste incinerators; Lead Paint
Elimination Network, for the removal of lead in paints;
and the E-Waste Action Now, for just and sustainable
solutions to the mounting e-waste problem. We
likewise support citizens’ efforts on breastfeeding,
tobacco control, aerial spraying ban, and other related
initiatives.
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Membership
The EcoWaste Coalition is comprised of member
groups representing diverse interests and priorities,
but sharing a common love and resolve to protect
Mother Nature from being trashed and destroyed.
Participating groups subscribe to the Unity Statement
of the Coalition and adhere to the basic principles of
environmental and social justice, gender-fairness,
democracy and non-violence.
Members have the benefit of:
• obtaining support for advocacies and other efforts
• accessing information on focus issues and
campaigns
• participating in the General Assembly
• being involved in the Steering Committee and the
Task Forces
• taking part in our other activities
International Collaboration
• Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives
• Greenpeace Southeast Asia
• Health Care Without Harm
• International POPs Elimination Network
• Non-Combustion POPs Project on PCBs
• Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
Join Us
Be a member group of the EcoWaste Coalition.
Together, let us combine and magnify our voice
and action to solve our garbage woes, keep the
environment safe and clean, uphold the health
P R O M OT I N G
of our children, women, workers, farmers and
communities and address climate change E N V I R O N M EN TA L
To join, participate or donate, please contact the
EcoWaste Coalition’s Secretariat at: J U ST I C E A N D
Unit 329, Eagle Court, 26 Matalino St,
Barangay Central, 1101 Quezon City, Philippines S T E WA R DS H I P
Phone/Fax: +632-441-1846
Email: info@ecowastecoalition.org
Website: www.ecowastecoalition.org
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 Our ISSUES and CAMPAIGNS:
The Ecological Waste Coalition of the Philippines (EcoWaste Coalition) is a public interest network
of community, church, school, environmental and health groups united by the common goal to
end wasting through the promotion of environmental justice and stewardship.

Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyle

We inform and encourage Filipino consumers to
minimize the environmental, climate and social
impacts of their consumption pattern, through timely
eco-advisories towards simple, low-carbon and non-
toxic living.
Chemical Safety
We raise public
awareness and
alertness on chemicals
in products, wastes
The EcoWaste Coalition defines Zero Waste or “Walang Aksaya” as “the synergy of principles, and surroundings that
cultures, beliefs, systems, methods and technologies that aims to eliminate wasting and ensure can jeopardize human
and environmental
full and beneficial use of resources to restore ecological balance and provide for the needs of all
health. The Coalition
creation.” focuses on dioxins,
polychlorinated
biphenyls and other
VISION and MISSION persistent organic
pollutants (POPs); lead,
EcoWaste Coalition envisions a Zero Waste Philippines by 2020 by pursuing sustainable solutions mercury and other heavy metals; and other chemicals
to waste, climate change and chemical issues facing the country and the world of concern that poison our children, women, waste and
sanitation workers, and other vulnerable members of
the society. We are also concerned with the trade in
toxic products, wastes and technologies.

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