The Washington State Department of Ecology is working on implementing the law and recently published a draft report identifying the consumer products they plan to consider regulatory actions for.

We need your help letting Ecology know that they must look at a comprehensive list of consumer products, not just a select few.

When it comes to toxic chemicals, one thing is clear: many of the same toxic chemicals that can harm humans, especially kids, communities of color, and low-income populations, can also impact the health of orcas, their young, and their food sources.

Ecology’s proposed list of consumer products is a great start, but we believe there are still products missing from the list. All consumer products that expose us to the five toxic chemicals should be evaluated, including printing inks, carpet, food cans, laundry detergent, receipt paper, vinyl flooring, and fragrances in personal care and beauty products.

We need to make sure that Ecology addresses all consumer products with high risk of exposures to humans and orcas. Your voice will help reiterate the need to prevent toxic pollution from getting into our food, water, and orcas in the first place.

Onward,

Michelle Chow
Stormwater and Toxics Policy Manager