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Science leads to safer school supplies
Our product studies scientists regularly test children’s and consumer products to uncover hidden toxics and help keep these chemicals out of our homes and the environment.
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.
Safer cosmetics are coming to a store near you. Here’s what’s happening and why it matters
Starting January 1, 2025, TFCA will restrict the manufacture, distribution, and sale of cosmetic products that contain certain toxic chemicals within Washington.
Food packaging laws seek to reduce litter and PFAS contamination
Washington has requirements for disposable and single-use food packaging.
How to save money on waste disposal
Ecology's technical assistance helps a business owner designate waste and save money on disposal.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were banned 45 years ago. Why are they still a problem?
Our recent actions to reduce PCB pollution from products.
Safer Products for Washington, PFAS, and You!
The Safer Products for Washington program is designed to reduce human & environmental harm by restricting certain toxic chemicals when safer alternatives are available.
Washington aerospace business earns EPA Region 10 2023 Pollution Prevention Recognition Award
Innovative alternatives to toxic chemicals protect employees, budgets, and the environment.
Food processor saves production cost with Ecology pollution prevention grant
Ecology's toxics reduction experts are working with the J.M. Smucker Company to evaluate cleaning systems at one of Smucker’s leading fruit processing facilities in Grandview, Wash.
Safer Products for Washington focuses on PFAS for August 10 webinar
Our scientists and economists will share background information, research into product categories, and preliminary conclusions in an August 10 webinar.