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Pollution Prevention Resources for Schools and Analytical Labs

The Washington State Department of Ecology is working with businesses and schools to find safer alternatives to reduce, or even eliminate the use of toxic metals. This effort focuses first on mercury, lead, and cadmium, although we recognize other metals are also toxic.

Below are links to analytical laboratories of all varieties:

• University, college, and vocational teaching laboratories
• In-house quality analysis and quality control (QA/QC) laboratories
• Accredited laboratories that use standard methods for analytical analysis
• Research and development laboratories

These resources identify methods of reducing the use of toxic metals, reducing the volume of waste generated, or removing the metals altogether. The information is not all-inclusive, but introduces paths and contacts about successful opportunities implemented by others in the field of analytical laboratories.

Within each category, resources are listed alphabetically. Some resources are cross- referenced because they apply to multiple categories. Federal, state, and local regulations still apply. We recommend coordinating with the appropriate regulatory agency if you have questions about making changes at your facility. For follow-up questions and non-enforcement technical assistance, please contact Ecology's pollution prevention planning staff .

By Organization

• Education / Curriculum
• Industry / Scientific
• Government
• Non-Government

By Audience

• Schools K-12
• Universities / Colleges
• Analytical Labs

Looking For

• Evaluating Chemicals
• Designation / Disposal
• Green Chemistry