# Washington State Department of Ecology

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### Amazon and Walmart Face Fines Over Banned Refrigerant Sales in Washington
2026-03-25 19:17:01 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The Washington State Department of Ecology has issued fines to Amazon and Walmart for the illegal sale of prohibited hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants. This enforcement action underscores the growing regulatory risks for e-commerce giants as states aggressively phase out high-global-warming-potential chemicals.
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