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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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.

Grants up to $120,000 educate neighbors about local environmental projects

In January, Ecology will begin accepting applications for grants for projects that increase public understanding and involvement in cleaning up contaminated sites.

Ecology issues final water quality permit for Everett’s Water Pollution Control Facility

We've issued the final water quality permit for Everett's Water Pollution Control Facility, which will go in effect on Jan. 1, 2025.

Washington’s organics management law ramps up business requirements for 2025

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, many Washington businesses producing at least four cubic yards of organic waste per week must divert it from curbside garbage bins and into curbside organics bins. 

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.