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In the News

Water-friendly dishwasher detergents now on grocery shelves
Ecology News Release #10-134 - June 9, 2010

Ecology offers tips for “Soap Smugglers’Blues”
Ecology News Release #09-083 - April 14, 2009

Phosphorus ban disliked, working
Spokane Journal of Business article - March 13, 2009

Palmolive detergent follows environmental law
Spokesman-Review newspaper article - June 4, 2008

ECOconnect Blogs

Dishwasher detergents are now lending a hand to clean water

ECOtoon:  Phosphate free?

London Calling

Related Programs

Washington Waters - Ours to Protect

Toxics-Free Tips

Freshwater Algae Control Program

Spokane River Basin

Publications/Presentations

Shopping for Phosphorus-Free Products

Check your local grocery store for phosphorus-free products. If you cannot find a phosphorus-free detergent or your favorite phosphorus-free brand at your local store, use these printable information cards (PDF). You can use these cards to share this important information with a store manager. Let stores know that providing environmentally friendly products is valuable for Washington State and its citizens.

"Phosphorus and its Impact on Stream Ecology" (presentation)
www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/wq/nonpoint/phosphorus/HSphosphatepresent.pdf

Public Service Announcements

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