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Cleaner yards, cleaner future: Ridgefield neighborhood enters last stage of soil contamination cleanup
This yard cleanup program is reaching a pivotal cleanup step spring 2026 as it decontaminates the last participating yards in a Ridgefield neighborhood. But the soil there wasn’t always toxic.
NextCycle WA helps sustainable businesses access entrepreneurial and financial support
Washington’s NextCycle program is kicking off its fourth cohort supporting innovative ideas that strengthen the state’s circular economy.
Ecology offering up to $20K to help replace lights that hide toxic chemicals
We help schools and daycare centers cover costs of an inspection, replacement lights, and proper disposal of old fluorescent lights through a licensed dangerous waste hauler.
How consumer products in Washington got safer in 2025
New PFAS rules took effect in 2025, making consumer products safer in Washington. See how Ecology is reducing pollution at its source and what comes next.
Regulatory deadline approaches for Washington salons and retailers
Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act “sell-through” period ends Dec. 31, 2025.
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.