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Banned #plastic products remain widely available in cities, even 3 years after Single-Use Plastic Ban, #ToxicsLink finds SUPs continue to dominate local markets Way forward is stronger enforcement, monitoring of low-compliance sectors, & affordable #sustainable alternatives

India’s #repairculture is under threat due to rising consumption, high service costs & lack of genuine spare parts—fueling #ewaste finds #ToxicsLink report “Stitch in Time: : Evaluating Consumer Behaviour & #Electronics #Repair Accessibility” in 5 cities toxicslink.org/wp-content/upl…

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Stakeholder meeting on “Chemicals Management #PersistentOrganicPollutants & #Plastics” on Feb 24, in Dehradun #ToxicsLink & Uttarakhand PCB collaborately organised the programme, along with INOPOL, NIVA, Mu Gamma Consultants Pvt. Ltd., SRM IST, CIPET, support from @norwayinindia

On 25 Feb, the India–Norway partnership spotlighted science-based legal pathways to tackle #plastic & #chemical #pollution. Under the INOPOL initiative, experts stressed data-driven policy, stronger regulation, and “source to sea” action to protect health, rivers, and oceans.

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#Ewaste, growing concern Report Long Road to #Circularity examines e-waste regulations, highlights implementation challenges. Low consumer awareness, poor financial tracing of e-waste flow & limited monitoring capacities shorturl.at/V2noR @GoI_MeitY @moefcc @CPCB_OFFICIAL

Extreme weather, rising emissions, growing #chemical exposure, all part of the same crisis. Our new factsheet highlights how #climatechange and chemicals intersect, and why urgent action is needed. Read: toxicslink.org/factsheet/ #toxic #health #hazardous #pesticides #pesticides

Low awareness, easy access & #misuse of antibiotics are accelerating India’s #AMR #crisis. Recent study "Understanding Antibiotics Use" across 5 states studies behaviour, knowledge & attitudes of consumers, pharmacists and clinicians towards #antibiotics toxicslink.org/publications/r…

We released new study "#Chemical Exposure in Childhood: The Hidden Impact of Endocrine Disruptors" an overview of #EndocrineDisruptingChemicals (#EDCs), highlighting their presence in various #children’s products Read: toxicslink.org/publications/r… #BPA #PFAs #BFRs #health #childhealth

Antimicrobial resistance is one of fastest-growing global #health threats As member of @WHO Task Force, we are actively engaging with the community, researching, organising awareness campaigns, & advocating to bring the environmental dimension of #AMR to the forefront #waaw

Overuse & misuse of antibiotics are primary causes of #AntimicrobialResistance Our actions influence #health & #environment Hear Dr. Sangeeta Sharma, Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology, IHBAS and President of the Delhi Society for the Promotion of Rational Use of Drugs #waaw

It’s #AMRWeek, and the threat is real — it’s already killing millions each year! When antibiotics are misused, bacteria learn to resist them (#AntimicrobialResistance) — and these resistant bacteria can spread quickly around us. Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future

Close on heels of #MinamataCOP6 in Geneva where nations agreed phasing out #dentalamalgam @2034, #ToxicsLink with @ida_head_office held a meeting in Bengaluru where dental practitioners said training, incentives & integrated policies will help transition to #MercuryFreeDentistry

#MercuryAmalgam tooth fillings will become history in less than a decade! #ToxicsLink welcomes the landmark decision taken at #minamatacop6 in Geneva, to end the use of #dentalamalgam by 2034 Mr Satish Sinha, represented the CSOs & participated in the proceedings of the COP

Lead is a neurotoxin that disrupts brain development. Young children face greater risk. Let’s keep our environment lead-free and safe for them #BanLeadPaint @ToxicsFree #toxic #leadprevention #leadpoisioningprevention #health #environment #leadpreventionweek #EndLeadPoisoning

Is kidney damage linked to #mercury in #SkinLighteningCreams bought online? Read: indianexpress.com/article/health… @MoHFW_INDIA @CPCB_OFFICIAL @moefcc @minamataMEA @IndianStandards #facecreams #ecommerce #amazon #skincare #Shoponline #skinlighteners #cosmetic #MinamataConvention

#LeadExposure in children is silent but deadly — it affects brain development, lowers IQ, and causes irreversible damage. No level of #lead is safe. Let’s act now, because no level of lead is safe. #BanLeadPaint @ipen_toxicsfree #toxic #leadpreventionweek #health #environment

Read more: toxicslink.org Lets join our hands for a safer world for our children #BanLeadPaint @ipen_toxicsfree #toxic #leadprevention #leadpoisioningprevention #health #environment #leadpreventionweek #EndLeadPoisoning

#Lead is #toxic element — even a tiny exposure can cause irreversible harm, especially children This #LeadPoisoningPreventionWeek we reaffirm 'No level of lead is safe' Since 2006, #ToxicsLink is working tirelessly to eliminate lead from daily products & protect public health