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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.
Reflecting on World Water Day and protecting Washington’s freshwater resources
Celebrating World Water Day and reflecting on Ecology's role in protecting state freshwater resources
Supporting a drier Yakima Basin in 2024
The Yakima Basin is heading into summer with a projected 72 percent of normal water supply. Here's how we're preparing for reduced water supply and minimizing the impacts on people, fish, and farms.
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were banned 45 years ago. Why are they still a problem?
Our recent actions to reduce PCB pollution from products.
Clean water funding supports upgrades at Pasco facility
Ecology is supporting The City of Pasco’s Process Water Reuse Facility, with our clean water grants and loans program to help upgrade and expand the facility.
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.
Hold That Smoke: Why We Call Burn Bans
Residential burning is the main source of fine particle air pollution in Washington in winter. Ecology calls burn bans to help protect air quality and the public's health.
Managing high water and flooding at Sprague Lake
A new Sprague Lake hydrology study identifies flood risk solutions for the area.
Washington aerospace business earns EPA Region 10 2023 Pollution Prevention Recognition Award
Innovative alternatives to toxic chemicals protect employees, budgets, and the environment.