Washington State’s Beyond Waste Plan: www.ecy.wa.gov/beyondwaste John Ridgway Washington State Dept. Of Ecology 25 January 2006
Dec 25, 2015
Washington State’s Beyond Waste Plan:
www.ecy.wa.gov/beyondwaste
John RidgwayWashington State Dept. Of Ecology
25 January 2006
What is the Beyond Waste Project?
30-year plan for
decreasing solid and hazardous wastes increasing recycling and reuse reducing the use of toxic substances properly managing those wastes that remain
The Beyond Waste Vision
We can transition to a society where wastes are viewed as inefficient and where most wastes and
toxic substances have been eliminated.
This will contribute to environmental, economic and social vitality.
5 Key Initiatives
1. Reduce industry'sindustry's toxic materials &
hazardous wastes
2. Reduce threats from small-volume
hazardous wastes & materials ((MRWMRW)
3. Make green buildinggreen building mainstream
4. Increase organicsorganics closed-loop recycling
5.5. MeasureMeasure progress regularly
How We Chose These 5 Areas
Stakeholder Priorities Portions of waste stream Don’t try to do it all at once! Impacts (health & environment) Momentum and opportunity Interconnectedness Enhance economic competitiveness
Recommendations are Interconnected
For example, compost in landscaping: Contributes to organics recycling Helps meet green building standards Reduces use of pesticides Expands business opportunities for industries
Levers Local Plans
Incentives
Tools for businesses
State government leading by example Increase awareness and demand
Partnerships
‘Industries’ Focus on specific industry sectors
Metal finishing--CPC Mercury—hospitals, schools, switches, dental
offices, lamps, ‘novelty’ products’ PBDE Chemical Action Plan General government Identify additional sectors
Industries—cont’d
Work to encourage new businesses to adopt P2 and sustainability practices
Encourage waste handlers to become materials brokers
Promote sustainability in product development
Provide incentives to reduce waste & the use of toxics.
Small-Volume Hazardous Wastes & Materials (MRW)
Focus on specific products/substances
State to purchase fewer products with hazardous constituents (EPP)
Evaluate regulatory framework for long-term---base standards on risk, not amount
Fully implement local haz waste programs
Green Building
State government builds green and uses green building materials
Expand residential green building programs
Incentives to promote green building
Organics
State agencies collect & recycle organics
Increase state government use of recycled organics
Expand home composting
Develop product quality & labeling stds.
Address regulatory barriers
Measure Progress
Select major or overall indicators
Begin producing Beyond Waste progress reports (2006 Report Card)
Track specific indicators for each key initiative
Implementation has begun…
Sector projects for industries & MRW: mercury & PBDE and electronics & paint take-back infrastructure
Web sites---New Beyond Waste & green building websites with “how-to” tips for locals and others
Ecology walks its talk: Food/paper towel compost facility
Consultant study on incentives
Toxics ReductionTechnical Assistance
RCRA CorrectiveAction (cleanup)
Pollution PreventionPlanning
Compliance/Enforcement
ComplianceAssistance
5%
<2%
13%
18%
17%
11%
<2% <2%
6%
4%
<3/%
9%
6%<2%
<3%
Hazardous Waste & Toxics Reduction Continuum
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ProductStewardship
PBTs
EnvironmentalJustice
Closure
CriminalInvestigations
Permitting(TSDs)
Beyond WastePlan
Rules Education/Outreach
Sustainability