Our Mission and Guiding Principles
Washington Toxics Coalition protects public health and the environment by eliminating toxic pollution. WTC promotes alternatives, advocates policies, empowers communities, and educates people to create a healthy environment.
Our Mission Statement
Washington Toxics Coalition protects public health and the environment by eliminating toxic pollution. WTC promotes alternatives, advocates policies, empowers communities, and educates people to create a healthy environment.
Our Guiding Principles
- We believe that all people and other species have the right to a healthy environment, free from pollution.
- We believe in the right to know about toxic chemicals used, released, or disposed of in communities.
- We advocate precedent-setting policies based on the precautionary principle and pollution prevention.
- Our positions are developed from a careful review of science and grounded in public policy that promotes a toxic free environment.
- We advocate policies and practices that will sustain the earth now and for future generations.
- We believe that manufacturers of products containing toxic chemicals must be financially accountable for the end-of-life management of those products, and the eventual substitution of non-toxic materials for toxic components.
- We believe that government agencies and elected officials must be accountable to the public and make decisions using democratic processes.
- We strive to assist communities disproportionately impacted by toxic pollution.
- We believe that a strong organization is grounded in group decision-making processes and practice consensus-based decision-making to reflect those values.
- We believe that all species should have the opportunity to reach and attain their full biological potential.
