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Toxic reduction tools that local government &
businesses can useChris Chapman
Department of EcologyNAHMMA Conference
June 25, 2013
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Why toxic reduction tools?WA Toxics Coalition’s most recent report using Department of Ecology’s data
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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
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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.”
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One visual of where we want to be
Washington State Beyond Waste Progress Report
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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
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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