Lead in Paints

Project Description: Lead remains a significant concern, particularly in over 100 countries where the production, import, and sale of lead-containing paints are still permitted. This cumulative toxic element is especially dangerous to young children and... Read More

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 ratified on April... Read 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 dangers to dentists,... Read More