About the Event:

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Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, abbreviated PFAS, are a large group of chemicals, many of which we encounter in our everyday lives. The problem is that these so-called “forever chemicals” never degrade. Discovery that they are now found in recycled organics products like compost and biosolids has led to concern and regulatory changes in some places. Ned Beecher from NEBRA will provide background information about these chemicals, their fate in organics, and some regulatory responses across the U.S. Mary Harrington of Washington Department of Ecology will then discuss Ecology’s response to this issue.  

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About the Speakers:

Ned Beecher, Consultant and Special Projects Manager, NERBA

Ned Beecher is a consultant on biosolids and residuals management. He was director of NEBRA from its founding in December 1997 through May 2019 and has been contracted as Special Projects Manager for NEBRA over the past 3 years, completing the National Biosolids Data Project and the updated biosolids greenhouse gas emissions calculator, BEAM*2022.

Mary Harrington, Organic Materials Management Lead, Washington Department of Ecology

Mary Harrington is the Organic Materials Management Lead for the Washington Department of Ecology (HQ) where she is currently working to improve statewide diversion of all organics to beneficial end uses.