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Helpful Resources
Helpful Resources
Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC)
PPRC, a non-profit based in Seattle, offers pollution prevention support to small businesses, communities, and industrial facilities in the Pacific Northwest, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. Services include research, technical assistance, training, and information dissemination.
Contact Jean Waters, Project Manager at jwaters@pprc.org.
Rick McMonagle, EPA Region 10 Tribal Solid Waste Liaison
Rick supports the 42 federally recognized Tribes in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington with solid and hazardous waste management. He provides technical assistance and travels to Tribes across the region.
Contact Rick at (503) 326-6363 or mcmonagle.richard@epa.gov.
Repair Economy Washington
Repair Economy Washington connects fixers, tool librarians, and makers across the state to expand repair and reuse efforts. It fosters collaboration through virtual meetups, an annual summit, and a public map of repair groups and businesses.
Kami Bruner, Repair x Reuse WA - https://www.repaireconomywa.org.
Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN)
RPN helps organizations, including tribal governments, increase purchases of environmentally sustainable and socially responsible goods. They offer guidance on developing green purchasing policies, creating contracts, and identifying cooperative purchasing opportunities.
Contact RPN at membership@responsiblepurchasing.org or visit www.responsiblepurchasing.org.
Gary Liss & Associates
A leader in Zero Waste advocacy, Gary Liss helps develop waste reduction plans, policies, and programs for communities and businesses.
Contact Gary at garyliss4395@gmail.com, or Jeremy Drake of Strategy Zero Waste Solutions at jeremy@strategyzerowaste.com for Zero Waste information.
Resource Synergy, a Northwest-based sustainability consultancy dedicated to helping businesses and organizations implement sustainable solutions. With expertise in waste reduction, resource efficiency, and environmental strategy, we empower clients to optimize operations while minimizing environmental impact. Our mission is to drive lasting change through innovative and actionable sustainability practices.
Erik Makinson, President, Resource Synergy - (509) 796-3749 - https://resource-synergy.com
Re-Use Consulting is transforming the way we approach buildings slated for renovation or removal, recognizing them as valuable resources rather than landfill waste. As an international consulting firm, we collaborate with demolition contractors, building owners, architects, and reuse operations to promote sustainable alternatives. Additionally, we offer comprehensive job training programs and partner with clients to repurpose and sell salvaged materials.
Dave Bennink, Director, Building Reconstruction Institute - (360) 733-1363 - https://reuseconsulting.com/home-page
Paint Care Inc. is a nonprofit organization that works with paint manufacturers to run paint stewardship programs in states like WA with relevant laws. We help households and businesses responsibly dispose of leftover paint through a network of over 2,500 drop-off sites, many of which are conveniently located at paint retailers. Our mission is to make paint recycling easy and accessible year-round.
Abigail Kruse, WA - akruse@paint.org - (771) 210-7606
Rain City Brokers, based in Seattle, connects sellers and buyers of salvage goods, including household items, clothing, accessories, toys, electronics, and books. We consolidate items into shipping containers for domestic and international distribution, purchasing them by the pound. RCB handles all logistics to deliver shipments to our buyers' network. Our goal is to reintroduce these desirable items into the marketplace, keeping them out of landfills. Though not a non-profit, we seek opportunities to collaborate with Tribal partners to create new revenue streams and give back to society.
Wayne Stead, President, Rain City Brokers - (206) 818-6275
Maggie Yuse, Senior Policy Advisor at Seattle Public Utilities, and Kara Steward from the Washington State Department of Ecology, delved into the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for Washington State. This program emphasizes the pivotal role of producers in managing product waste. By holding producers accountable for the lifecycle of their products, the EPR initiative aims to boost recycling rates and minimize the environmental impact, ultimately fostering a more sustainable future for the state.
maggie.yuse@seattle.gov - (206) 773-3772
Otto Bin Systems showcased their cutting-edge waste management solutions, emphasizing the advanced specifications of their bins. They highlighted the integration of RFID tracking technology to optimize waste collection and management processes. Additionally, they underscored their commitment to environmental sustainability, ensuring their solutions contribute to a greener future.
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