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Recommendation IND 14 — Educate the public and businesses on prevention, proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous products and wastes. Encourage safer alternatives to minimize toxic threats, especially to vulnerable populations. (Same as MRW 11)

Products are a significant source for toxic chemicals getting into the environment generally and Puget Sound specifically. Education is needed to reduce these risks.

• Work toward a statewide effort to maximize the effectiveness of education efforts, with consistent messages across jurisdictions.



• Provide the public with information on choosing the safest product to meet their needs, and to handle it properly. This could include product composition and appropriate third-party certification systems. This will help the public drive demand for EPP products.

Milestone IND P: Statewide education to minimize toxic threats is in place and complements local and regional efforts. (Same as MRW M)

Milestone IND Q: Fewer toxic products are purchased, misused, and disposed of improperly. The public is more aware of which chemicals are in products. (Same as MRW N)

Links and Resources

• Toxic Free Tips

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