Civil society organization EcoWaste Coalition feted the paint industry association of the Philippines and seven of its member companies, as well as national and local government authorities, for their efforts to eliminate lead in paints.
At a gathering held on January 31 in Intramuros, Manila to celebrate the group’s 25th anniversary, the EcoWaste Coalition presented “Awards of Recognition” to several individuals, institutions and groups, including partners in the paint industry and the government for their efforts to advance the national ban on lead-containing paints, and protect the health of children, workers and others from lead-based paint hazards.
The International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), a global network of public interest groups working to reduce and eliminate the harm to human health and the environment from toxic chemicals, was cited for partnering with the EcoWaste Coalition in the conduct of groundbreaking lead paint research, public information, alliance-building and policy advocacy efforts.
The Philippine Paint & Coatings Association, Inc. (PPCAI) was recognized for its vital role in promoting industry compliance to the phase-out of lead-containing paints that was successfully completed in stages on December 31, 2016 and on December 31, 2019 for lead-containing industrial paints.
