Zero Waste Washington

“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.”

“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.”

“Program Service Expenses 66,460, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Research to Support Zero Waste Zero Waste Washington conducted scientific and technical research on emerging waste related topics. We researched the status of and barriers to expansion of our compost and anaerobic digestion facilities across the state so that we can divert organic material from our landfills and avoid the associated methane gas emission at those landfills. We began Phase II work to assess toxic chemicals toxic plasticizers called phthalates in products to underscore to Washington lawmakers the need to ban certain toxic chemicals. We worked with EPA and community groups to quantify plastic litter from land i.e., alleys, roadways, parks, etc. that ends up in our waters and breaks down to become micro-plastics. We will use these assessments to work to have plastic be designated 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, all while using online and safe distancing protocols, due to COVID 19 restrictions.”