Pollution prevention

Ecology works with businesses to ensure chemicals are properly stored, waste is safely disposed of, and safer, less-toxic materials are used whenever possible.
Ecology works with businesses to ensure chemicals are properly stored, waste is safely disposed of, and safer, less-toxic materials are used whenever possible.

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Chilly refrigerants contribute disproportionately to warming the Earth

The Refrigerant Management Program is part of a suite of climate policies that work together to cut carbon pollution and limit the damage climate change is causing our environment and our economy.  

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. 

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.

Do you have hazardous materials outside? Here's how to prepare for winter weather

When you own a business, preparing for wet and cold weather is important to prevent damage and environmental hazards. 

Waste less food this holiday season

Wasting less food is possible if you plan carefully, think ahead about storage, and get creative with your meals.

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.

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. 

NextCycle Washington awards $28,000 to circular initiative projects

Four teams took home shares of $28,000 at the Second Annual NextCycle Pitch Showcase. The Sept. 23rd event was held at the Seattle Central Library and attracted nearly 100 attendees.

2024 pollution prevention interns revolutionize practical sustainability

The Washington Applied Sustainability Internship (WASI) program offers collaborative partnerships between academic institutions, government agencies, and industry.

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.