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Toxic reduction tools that local government & businesses can use

Toxic reduction tools that local government & businesses can use. Chris Chapman Department of Ecology NAHMMA Conference June 25, 2013. Why toxic reduction tools? WA Toxics Coalition’s most recent report using Department of Ecology’s data. What the states are doing overall.

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Toxic reduction tools that local government & businesses can use

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  1. Toxic reduction tools that local government & businesses can use Chris Chapman Department of Ecology NAHMMA Conference June 25, 2013

  2. Why toxic reduction tools?WA Toxics Coalition’s most recent report using Department of Ecology’s data

  3. What the states are doing overall • Headline in GreenBiz.com “States, firms fill chemicals leadership void by feds” • 77 chemical reform bills have passed • Almost all states have legislation introduced * “State Chemicals Policy: Trends and Profiles, April 2013 National Roundtable Pollution Prevention Report

  4. Long-term vision of where we want to be • Washington State – by 2035 “We can transition to a society where waste is viewed as inefficient, and where most wastes and toxic substances have been eliminated. This will contribute to economic, social and environment vitality.” • State of Oregon – by 2050 “Oregonians in 2050 produce and use materials responsibly conserving resources, protecting the environment, living well.”

  5. One visual of where we want to be Washington State Beyond Waste Progress Report

  6. Another visual of where we want to be Figure 1. Life Cycle of Materials and Products From: Materials Management in Oregon, 2050 Vision and Framework for Action Adopted December 6, 2012

  7. Today’s Presentation • Highlighting what OR & WA are doing overall • Holly Davies, WDOE • Kevin Masterson, OR DEQ • Providing information: Chemical hazard assessment screening • Green Screen, QCAT, Green WERCS – Alex Stone, Ecology Certifications and labeling • Design for the Environment – Mike Slater, EPA Region 10 • Salmon Safe certification – Kevin Scribner, Salmon Safe Local/state programs using data to drive decision-making • Oregon’s Pesticide Stewardship Partnership program – Kevin Masterson, OR DEQ • WA’s Local Source program – Teague Powell, Ecology Environmentally Preferred Purchasing • Tina Simcich, Ecology • Karen Hartley, OR Dept of Administrative Services • Dave Dehon, US General Services Administration • Evaluations from everyone

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