Seattle WA PBT Reduction Resolution
This 2002 City Resolution makes reduction of persistent bioaccumulative toxic (PBT) chemicals a high priority and requires the city to reduce the purchase and use of products with PBT chemicals.
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PBT Reduction Progress Report
This 2003 Progress Report by the City of Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment describes how the city has evaluated products to reduce PBT use and purchasing.
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Environmental Groups’ News Release
This 2002 News Release by Washington Toxics Coalition and People for Puget Sound describes the Resolution and notes that it is the first of its kind in the nation to address the purchase and use of products containing persistent chemicals by a city.
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