Reducing toxic chemicals

Ecology enforces state regulations on toxic chemicals in products, educates the public about these chemicals, and develops policies to reduce or eliminate the use of toxic chemicals whenever possible.
Ecology enforces state regulations on toxic chemicals in products, educates the public about these chemicals, and develops policies to reduce or eliminate the use of toxic chemicals whenever possible.

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Inside the effort to save Indian Creek

On the morning of July 18, a dual-tanker truck carrying thousands of gallons of gasoline and diesel left the roadway on U.S. Highway 101 and overturned into Indian Creek. 

State launches disposal program for toxic firefighting foams

Ecology's AFFF disposal program will collect and safely dispose of toxic "forever chemcials" from fire departments across the state.

Back to school shopping?

Tips for finding safer school supplies that protect students's health and the environment, and support learning all year long.

Toxics at home, work, or play?

We're looking into harmful chemicals in everyday products – like paints and nail polish – and researching safer alternatives.

Aiding salmon recovery by uncovering sources of toxic chemicals

To support salmon recovery, our research identifies how toxic flame retardants move through and build up in the Snohomish River, making their way into the bodies of juvenile Chinook salmon.

Every day is Earth Day

For Ecology, Earth Day is more than just one day a year — it’s our mission every day.

Talleres de reparación de autos en Washington obtienen desengrasantes más limpios y seguros con fondos estatales

Instalaciones que usen desengrasantes a base de solvente pueden aplicar para un reembolso para cambiar a desengrasantes más seguros. 

Ecology helps Richland medical center save money and reduce hazardous waste

Ecology helps Richland medical center save money and reduce hazardous waste.

Washington businesses and undergraduates benefit from pollution prevention internships

The Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) program pairs college students with businesses to help achieve pollution prevention goals. Business applications are due February 19, 2025.

A better tomorrow: Washington sets the standard for safer products

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, our Safer Products for Washington program implemented new regulations to reduce harmful chemicals in everyday items, paving the way for safer products to become the standard.