The State of Washington supports a 30-year plan to eliminate waste and toxins wherever possible and use the excess waste as resources. It outlines five initiatives:
- Moving Toward Beyond Waste with Industries
- Reducing Small Volume Hazardous Materials and Wastes
- Increasing Recycling of Organic Materials
- Making Green Building Practices Mainstream
- Measuring Progress Toward Beyond Waste
The plan also addresses:
- Current Hazardous Waste System Issues
- Current Solid Waste System Issues
The targets for the state include a 90% reduction of hazardous waste generation by 2035 and an 80% reduction in solid waste.
For more about the plan, including progress reports: Washington State Department of Ecology