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Recommendation ORG1: Lead by example in state government

Washington State government will lead by example both through organics recovery programs as well as through the purchase and use of more recycled organic products.

Specifically, state government will:

• Maximize its procurement of recycled organic products and its use of products that do not lead to contamination of organic materials.

Related Milestone

Best management practices for organics recycling at institutions are in use and at least six organics recycling programs are operating in large institutions and government agencies. Performance-based product labeling requirements are in place for organic products that are sold or given away.

• Implement on-site (or nearby) collection and processing of yard debris, food waste, and soiled paper at state government agencies.

Related Milestone

State government and other large institutions use the organics recycling project at Ecology’s headquarters in Lacey as a model.

Related Milestone

Best management practices for organics recycling at institutions are in use and at least six organics recycling programs are operating in large institutions and government agencies.

• Develop best management practices for agencies and institutions for handling yard debris, food waste and soiled paper.

Related Milestone

Best management practices for organics recycling at institutions are in use and at least six organics recycling programs are operating in large institutions and government agencies.

• “Advertise” success of demonstration projects, especially links to environmental benefits and cost savings.

Related Milestone

Most people throughout the state are aware of the ongoing “healthy soils” program, and a significant percentage of the people understand the benefits of healthy soils.

• Evaluate and propose appropriate incentives that will foster priority activities for organics recovery in the commercial and institutional sectors, and also within state agencies.

Related Milestone

Effective incentives for encouraging organics closed-loop recycling have been identified and pursued.

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