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- EIN 01-0918435
- (206) 652-5555
- 206 1st Ave S Ste 410 Seattle WA 98104 USA
- www.ban.org
- baselaction
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection
Mission: Basel Action Network's (BAN) mission is to champion global environmental health and justice by ending toxic trade, catalyzing a toxics-free future, and campaigning for everyone’s right to a clean environment.
Results: BAN focuses on electronic waste (e-waste), the fastest growing waste stream globally, and old ships, like the cargo ships that once transported the goods we bought. BAN achieves our mission in three interrelated ways: by advocating for equitable policies at the United Nations Basel Convention, our namesake; by raising awareness of illegal export; and by certifying socially and environmentally responsible recyclers.
Target demographics: environment, impoverished communities
Geographic areas served: national (US) and international
Programs: e-Stewards Certification Program, Green Ship Recycling, Investigative Watchdogs, UN Basel Convention Advocacy