Beyond Waste is a waste and toxics reduction plan for Washington by Ecology's Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste programs. Eliminating waste and toxics will contribute to economic, social and environmental vitality.

News

Beyond Waste Progress Report Is Issued

 

Ecology has released the first ever report documenting progress toward the Beyond Waste plan’s 5-year goals. The results show notable increases in green building practices and in the recycling of organic materials and electronic products. Hazardous waste production has been leveling off. Other results are less encouraging. The total amount of solid waste continues to rise despite recycling successes. A Beyond Waste Progress Report will be issued each year. A set of 8 performance indicators will track overall progress on the priority Beyond Waste initiatives. Additionally, we are currently researching longer-term indicators for inclusion in next year’s progress report. Read the Progress report.

How to & Examples

Ideas and Resources for Beyond Waste Actions at the Local Level

Composting

Turn your organic wastes into resources. Learn how the beneficial reuse of organics, from soil amendments to bioenergy, provides environmental, economic and human health benefits for your community. more...

Green Building

Learn about green building practices in your area. Green buildings are designed to last longer, use healthier materials, and be less expensive to operate. Green building efforts can help to eliminate waste generated by building construction, and grow markets for healthy, sustainable building materials. more...

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

Find out how to purchase environmentally preferable products and save money at the same time. more...

Toxics Reduction

Learn more about current mercury reduction efforts. more...

Local Solid Waste & Hazardous Waste Plans

Incorporate Beyond Waste goals, principles and actions into your local solid waste and/or hazardous waste plans. more...