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Toxics

Everyone has a role to play in reducing toxics in the environment. At the municipal level, the City has instituted a Green Purchasing Program which upholds our commitment to environmental stewardship when buying goods and materials.

At the individual level, being an educated consumer is the first step towards reducing the amount of chemicals in your home and environment. While your individual choices impact you and your family foremost, the choices you make regarding chemical use also affect the overall environment.

Find more information below on some the choices we make at home and how they affect the environment.

 

City of Seattle Chemical Use Reduction Policy

Car Washing

Car Maintenance

Pet Waste

Natural pest and weed control

Sewage Overflow Prevention

Hazardous Materials Disposal

Water Quality

Prevent Pollution in Creeks and Lakes

Air Quality
Climate Protection     |     Energy     |     Built Environment     |     Transportation    |     Food     |     Waste and Toxics Reduction
Water and Urban Trees     |     Lower Your Impact     |     Community Connections     |     Plans and Documents