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Litter Free WA

We work with partners across the state to promote litter prevention and secure vehicle loads for safer, cleaner highways and public areas.
We work with partners across the state to promote litter prevention and secure vehicle loads for safer, cleaner highways and public areas.

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Do something grande for the environment: Bring your own cup

By bringing your own cup to coffee shops, you get your caffeine fix and reduce waste from single-use cups. The perfect blend! Shops and customers, save the planet and pledge to bring your own cup.

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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.

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Rod Hankinson: Washington’s environmental hero and youth mentor for over 30 years

Learn more about Rod Hankinson's praiseworthy career managing our Youth Corps Litter Crew.

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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.

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Ecology’s award-winning litter prevention campaign calls for public support

Ecology’s We Keep WA Litter Free campaign uses a social marketing framework to change behaviors that lead to litter. This approach resulted in several awards since the campaign’s launch in 2021.

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Meet the students clearing litter from Washington highways

72 Central Washington teens are making a difference this summer, one piece of litter at a time, through the Ecology Youth Corps. Let's get to know some of them and what they've accomplished.

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Not littering… Simple As That
Litter is a big problem with easy solutions. Small daily choices have a big impact. Live litter-free and help others do the same.
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