Phasing-out Mercury from Skin-lightening Cream

Project Description: The Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) has been actively working to phase out mercury from skin-lightening creams in Bangladesh, aligning with the Minamata Convention on Mercury, which the country ratifiedRead More

Mercury Free Dentistry

Project Description: The movement towards mercury-free dentistry in Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, has gained significant momentum due to the health risks and environmental hazards associated with mercury dental amalgam. Mercury exposure poses dangersRead More

The World Needs Mercury Free Dentistry

Mercury dental amalgam or ‘Silver filling’ is a silver-colored material used to fill cavities caused by tooth decay. It is made of 50% mercury, 35% silver and 13% tin, approx. 2% copper andRead More