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From tires to nail polish, we’re studying a new round of consumer products with toxic chemicals

We’re holding a public comment period to hear your thoughts and concerns about toxic chemicals in products. 

Two Seattle sites to be cleaned up for affordable housing

We invite you to comment on cleanup site documents and attend two open houses for the Morningside Acres and L Auto Repair cleanup sites in Seattle, which will be developed into affordable housing, 

Help shape future onshore wind and solar energy projects

Ecology seeking public comments to help shape the future for solar and onshore wind energy facilities in Washington.

Keeping your septic system on point

SepticSmart Week is an annual event that serves as a great reminder to do a check up on your on-site sewage system if you have one. 

New rulemaking aims to reduce “forever chemicals” in consumer products

As part of our ongoing effort to reduce exposure to PFAS in consumer products, we’re conducting a new rulemaking under the Safer Products for Washington law.

Ecology grants expand charging networks and increase zero-emission vehicles

Ecology Volkswagen enforcement action grants help to expand Level 2 charging plugs and increase zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles across Washington.

Projects for communities, by communities — launching the air quality community grant program

We are launching the Air Quality Community Grant Program and inviting organizations from 16 overburdened communities across Washington to apply for grants that improve local air quality. 

Washington auto shops get cleaner, safer degreasers with state funding

Auto shops that use solvent-based degreasers can apply for reimbursement to switch to safer degreasers. Businesses that make the switch could qualify for reimbursement up to $10,000.

Washington residents can help stop greenwashing under new law

"Greenwashing" is term used to describe language used to mislead people into falsely believing a product, service, or practice is environmentally friendly or "sustainable."

Dust storms: how to protect yourself

Learn about the health and safety risks posed by dust storms.