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Chris Chapman Department of Ecology NAHMMA 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 passed Almost 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 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.”
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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 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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