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NewsBeyond Waste Progress Report Is IssuedEcology 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.TrendsThis page features current trend information related to Beyond Waste action priorities.Mercury ReductionReducing threats from mercury is one of the priorities for moving Beyond Waste. Approximately 2,500 pounds of mercury were captured between 2000-2005. View mercury reduction statistics for 2005 by category Also, mercury in wastewater treatment biosolids appears to be reducing where mercury reduction programs are in place. View a PowerPoint prepared by Ecology’s Jon Bennett The following Beyond Waste plan recommendations and 5-year milestones address mercury reduction... |
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