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