Zero Waste Washington

“Annually each board member, employee and volunteer completes a disclosure form identifying any relationships, positions or circumstances in which s/he is involved that he or she believes could contribute to a Conflict of Interest.”

“Zero Waste Washingtons Board Financial Oversight Committee annually makes a recommendation to the full board for the compensation salary and benefits of the Executive Director. Every three years the Board Financial Oversight Committee secures data that documents compensation levels and benefits for similarly qualified individuals in comparable positions at similar organizations.”

“All organizational documents are available to the public at Guidestars website and upon request.”

“The Financial Oversight and Fundraising committees reviewed relevant sections. The full board reviewed the entire document and had the opportunity to comment and ask questions.”

“Program Service Expenses 16,495, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Research to Support Zero Waste Zero Waste Washington conducts scientific and technical research on waste to support important policy decisions. In 2022, we used our research report about compost and anaerobic digestion facilities in Washington including 37 policy recommendations to help develop policy language that was used in the big organics bill HB1799 that passed. We began work to assess phthalates,a family of toxic chemicals which are harm human and wildlife reproductive systems, in common outdoor products, so that we can identify safer alternatives. And, we collaborated with community groups and EPA, to assess the types and weight of plastic and other litter making its way from land to our waterways, ultimately creating microplastics. These studies will enable us to provide evidence to the EPA regarding the need for designating plastics as a pollutant under the Clean Water Act. We especially worked to support the Duwamish Valley Youth Corps students as they conducted research and performed litter assessments and built their job skills.”