In celebration of Air Quality Awareness Week, the Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) introduced residents to the detectives, troubleshooters, and superheroes who run their air quality monitoring network to…
Washington State Department of Ecology
ECOS Green Report on States and Sustainable Materials Management: Accelerating the Circular Economy
This ECOS Green Report showcases seven recent and ongoing state Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) initiatives and highlights their environmental and economic benefits. Covered topics include reuse of dredged material in…
Washington Helps Medical Center Reduce Hazardous Waste and Cut Costs
The Washington State Department of Ecology (Ecology) recently helped a medical center reduce hazardous waste and achieve cost savings by identifying an effective, non-toxic alternative to a product used in…
Washington Launches Holiday Edition of ‘Use Food Well’ Campaign
The Washington Department of Ecology is embarking on a holiday edition of its “Use Food Well” food waste prevention campaign. Launched in April, the initiative focuses on preventing food waste…
Western States Water Council PFAS Roundtable Summary
Summarizes the discussion of the January 18, 2023 states-only roundtable discussion on PFAS challenges and opportunities for coordination and policy resolution.
Washington Crafts Climate Resilience Plan
Ten Washington state agencies have come together to build the Washington State Climate Resilience Strategy.
State Innovation Video 2024: Washington SensWA Air Monitoring in Vulnerable Communities
Ecology built the SensWA sensor device to provide real-time air quality information about fine particle pollution. These portable devices aim to expand Ecology’s existing air monitoring network across Washington, especially…
Washington Updates Limits for Toxic Chemicals in Water
Washington updated its state water quality rules to protect aquatic life from the effects of toxic chemicals.
Washington Center for Sustainable Food Management
The project aims to educate the public about food waste prevention and reduction, with the ultimate goal of cutting down on food waste. The center provides information to advance equity,…
Washington Proposes Rulemaking on Electricity Markets
On June 28, the Washington Department of Ecology proposed rule changes to the state’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) to ensure the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions associated with electricity imported…
