Hazardous Waste > Pollution Prevention

Pollution Prevention

• Pollution Prevention Information and Planning
  Pollution prevention planning is required for many businesses. Pollution prevention practices benefit industry by lowering a company's operational and environmental compliance costs by reducing or preventing the generation of waste.
• Beyond Waste
  Beyond Waste is our state hazardous and solid waste plan that focuses on eliminating most waste and toxic substances, using the remaining wastes as resources.
• Free Engineering Assistance - TREE
  Free engineering assistance from the TREE team can improve your business' efficiency, make less waste, and save money.
• REACH Chemical Policy Workshops
  A record of European Union REACH (Chemicals Policy) workshops from 2006–2007 to educate business on the overhaul of the European Union’s chemical management system.
• Lean and Environment Lean Manufacturing and Environment practices benefit industry by lowering costs, improving product and service quality, and reducing lead times, while reducing environmental waste and impact.
• Local Source Control

Ecology works with local governments throughout the state to help small businesses control, reduce, or eliminate toxic pollution sources.


• Governor's Award for Sustainable Practices

  Yearly award honoring businesses that have shown outstanding leadership in preventing pollution and moving towards sustainability.

• Toxics Reduction Advisory Committee (TRAC)
  A record of the activities of the committee which recommended changes to Washington's Pollution Prevention Planning law and fees in 2008.

 

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