State of Oregon: Toxic Reduction and Safer Alternatives

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DEQ Integrated Toxics Reduction Strategy The strategy complements and supports ongoing efforts in DEQ’s air, land and water quality programs by improving integration, sharing best practices and filling any identified gaps.
Toxics reduction actions: Prioritize reduction actions using Toxics "Focus List" 14 actions to complement and support core programs fact sheet The Strategy describes 14 toxics reduction and assessment actions that are organized into activities that are ready for implementation, and those needing evaluation and research to identify the best path forward. 2012 DEQ Toxic Reduction Strategy Implementation fact sheet Cross-program teams facilitate integration of toxics work Team Toxics Charter: DEQ’s Team Toxics guides the implementation of the Integrated Toxics Reduction Strategy to achieve quantifiable and data-driven improvements to the environment by reducing the use, release, exposure and impact of toxic chemicals in Oregon’s air, water and land.

For more information about DEQ's agency-wide toxics reduction strategy, contact Kevin Masterson at 541-633-2005.

Toxic Reduction and Safer Alternatives