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New resource launched to help King County residents fight PFAS exposure

October 28, 2024
PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are used for their durability and resistance to water, grease, and stains. However, these same properties make them difficult to break down, leading to their nickname, “forever chemicals.” Learn more about a new resource that can fill you in on regional efforts addressing PFAS and help you reduce your exposure to PFAS overall.
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                                                    Fall further into fall and follow these tips for safety inside and outside the home
                                                
                                                November 12, 2024
                                            
Get cozy and "fall"ow along with us as we share a checklist of fall-related tips you can use to protect your safety and health as we nestle into late autumn.

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                                                    Movember grooming: Ditch the toxins, keep the 'stache 
                                                
                                                November 07, 2024
                                            
It’s Movember, and your moustache is in full bloom! While you’re growing that epic facial hair to raise awareness for men’s health, let’s talk about something that might be lurking in your grooming routine: hazardous products. Read on to learn more about what's lurking in your grooming kit.

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                                                    Daylight Saving ends November 3. Turn your clocks back and replace and safely dispose old batteries
                                                
                                                November 01, 2024
                                            
As you turn your clocks back on Nov. 3, check on the batteries in your devices - and know how to safely dispose of them if they are old.

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                                                    New resource launched to help King County residents fight PFAS exposure
                                                
                                                October 28, 2024
                                            
PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are used for their durability and resistance to water, grease, and stains. However, these same properties make them difficult to break down, leading to their nickname, “forever chemicals.” Learn more about a new resource that can fill you in on regional efforts addressing PFAS and help you reduce your exposure to PFAS overall.

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                                                    Changes coming to the Haz Waste Program website at the end of 2024  
                                                
                                                October 22, 2024
                                            
At the end of 2024, the Haz Waste Program’s website will move from kingcountyhazwasteWA.gov to be integrated into kingcounty.gov. Find out what this means for you.

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                                                    Is my stuff hazardous waste? Here’s how to find out.
                                                
                                                October 17, 2024
                                            
The Haz Waste Program accepts many hazardous items at disposal sites across King County. But some hazardous items and other household waste can be disposed of in different ways.

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                                                    Growing blue oyster mushrooms: Garden Hotline workshop teaches fungi fundamentals
                                                
                                                October 01, 2024
                                            
From mushrooms to microgreens, the Garden Hotline hosts natural gardening workshops at King County Library System branches near you.

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                                                    Haz Waste Program wins 2024 EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award
                                                
                                                September 24, 2024
                                            
For the eighth year in a row, the Hazardous Waste Management Program (Haz Waste Program) is a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Safer Choice Partner of the Year! Read about our Program's work providing education, outreach, and technical assistance around safer products that reduce hazardous exposures for people and the environment.

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                                                    Discover the Heron’s Nest: A hidden gem of community, culture, and conservation
                                                
                                                September 18, 2024
                                            
Nestled above the Duwamish greenbelt, the Heron’s Nest is a sacred space dedicated to community engagement, environmental education, and preserving the cultural heritage of the Duwamish Tribe. Learn more about this space and community members' land stewardship efforts to restore and protect the land for generations to come.
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