Toxic reduction tools that local government &
businesses can useChris Chapman
Department of EcologyNAHMMA 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
Headline in GreenBiz.com “States, firms fill chemicals leadership void by feds”
77 chemical reform bills have passedAlmost all states have legislation introduced
* “State Chemicals Policy: Trends and Profiles, April 2013 National Roundtable Pollution Prevention Report
Long-term vision of where we want to beWashington 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.”
One visual of where we want to be
Washington State Beyond Waste Progress Report
Another visual of where we want to be
From: Materials Management in Oregon, 2050 Vision and Framework for Action Adopted December 6, 2012
Figure 1. Life Cycle of Materials and Products
Today’s PresentationHighlighting 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, EcologyCertifications 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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