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1 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 From: Materials Management in Oregon, 2050 Vision and Framework for Action Adopted December 6, 2012 Figure 1. Life Cycle of Materials and Products

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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