Earth Day | Washington State Department of Ecology

Washington State Department of Ecology

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

Reduce toxic exposure

RESOURCES:

ABOUT ECOLOGY:

Thanks for your Earth Day Wishes!

On Earth Day 2013, and every day, we welcome you as a partner in caring for our air, land and water – some of our state’s greatest treasures.

This year to help build enthusiasm for Earth Day, we invited you to chat with us in a live Twitter chat April 22.

In the chat, we posed the question: If you could send the planet a wish for Earth Day, what would that wish be?

We thank you for sharing your Tweets and for re-Tweeting us. And if you missed our Tweet Chat, here it is:

Tweets about "earthdaywish"

Be Green
Reduce Toxic Threats
Protect Our Waters
Climate Change

REPORT A PROBLEM - The sooner Ecology knows about an incident, the quicker we can act to reduce damage to our environment and protect sensitive natural resources.

SUSTAINABILITY - Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations.

RECYCLING LOCATIONS - Where to recycle electronics, appliances, metals, construction materials and more.

TOXIC FREE TIPS - Resources for a safer and healthier home, school, workplace and community.

BEYOND WASTE - Washington's plan for managing hazardous and solid waste. We have a clear and simple goal: eliminate wastes and toxics whenever we can and use the remaining wastes as resources.

>> More information on being green...

TOXIC FREE TIPS - Resources for a safer and healthier home, school, workplace and community, including a Shopping Guide.

BISPHENOL A (BPA) - a chemical building block that is used primarily to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. Restrictions are coming July 1, 2011

PHOSPHATES - a common ingredient in household detergents and fertilizers. The best way to protect our state’s water is to avoid putting phosphorus into it to begin with.

DIESEL EXHAUST - the air pollutant causing the most harm to public health in Washington State. Seventy percent of the cancer risk from airborne pollutants is from diesel exhaust.

>> More information on reducing toxic threats...

TAKE THE PLEDGE - Washington Waters are ours to protect

SPILLS AREN'T SLICK - participate in our photo initiative by posting a picture of your local marina on our Facebook page.

CLEAN GREEN BOATING - Boat owners play an important role in protecting water quality while they enjoy the water and when they repair and maintain their investment.

STORMWATER - is run-off that flows through storm drains and is released untreated into local waterways.

URBAN WATERS INITIATIVE - addressing rivers, bays, or other water bodies near high-population areas.

>> More information on protecting our waters...

WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE? - understanding the science behind this global trend. Most of the global warming in recent decades is very likely the result of human activities.

EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE - changing climate means warmer temperatures, reduced snow pack, extreme weather and rising sea level.

WASHINGTON STATE LEADERSHIP - Washington has adopted a set of coordinated policies to grow our economy and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

CARBON FOOTPRINT - make a pledge to reduce your carbon footprint, to help lower greenhouse gases.

>> More information on climate change...