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Navigate to a plan section

The links below will take you to sections of the 2009 Beyond Waste Plan. A downloadable copy of the 2009 Beyond Waste Plan update is available here.

• Introduction
  This section includes the background and purpose of the Plan. Read more...
• An Integrated Approach
  This section includes the scope, key principles and strategies. Read more...
• Progress on the 2004 Beyond Waste Plan
  This section discusses progress made on the 2004 Beyond Waste Plan. Read more...
• Moving Toward Beyond Waste with Industries
  The goal of the Industries Initiative is to maintain or strengthen the economic vitality of Washington State's industries at the same time we reduce wastes and the use of toxic materials, and increase the use of recyclable materials. Read more...
• Reducing Small Volume Hazardous Materials and Wastes
  The goal of this initiative is to eliminate the risks associated with products containing hazardous substances commonly used in households and in relatively small quantities by businesses, along with any associated hazardous wastes. Read more...
• Increasing Recycling for Organic Materials
  The Organic Materials Initiative will help expand and strengthen the closed-loop reuse and recycling system to convert leftover or excess organic materials into resources such as compost, bioenergy, and biofuels. Read more...
• Making Green Building Practices Mainstream
  The goal of the Green Building Initiative is to increase adoption of green building construction, operation, and deconstruction practices throughout the state and the region. Read more...
• Measuring Progress Toward Beyond Waste
  The goal of this Initiative is to develop effective and reasonable ways to measure Washington's success at reducing the use of toxic substances and the generation of solid and hazardous wastes. Read more...
• Current Hazardous Waste System Issues
  Ecology's Hazardous Waste and Toxics Reduction (HWTR) Program activities are grouped into three subject areas: pollution prevention (P2), compliance with regulations, and permitting/corrective action at facilities that manage hazardous wastes. Read more...
• Current Solid Waste System Issues
  This section is grouped into four sections: solid waste authorities and local planning; waste reduction, recycling, and the technical nutrient cycle; disposal; and financing. These services and activities are pivotal to moving toward Beyond Waste and helping to create a stronger and healthier future for Washington. Read more...
• Implementation Plan
  This section includes the main implementation table, roles for local government partners, and the relations with agency priorities. Read more...
• Glossary
  This glossary is intended to provide definitions for terms and acronyms that may be unfamiliar to the reader. Read more...