TURI - Toxics Use Reduction Institute

We have moved our offices

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Descriptions and Photographs

• Facility Leaders Tour - Spring 2010
• Apr. 2010 - Conference, Sturbridge
• Nov. 2009 - Symposium, Bedford

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TURI provides training, services and grant programs to reduce toxic chemical use and advance energy and water efficiency while enhancing the economic competitiveness of local businesses. On this website, find green alternatives, data on toxics use, case studies, clean technology and energy demonstrations, and grant deadlines.

You Can...

• See the "Champions of TUR" Video
• Sign up for email updates
• Register for training

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Calendar

TURA Program Calendar September 8, 2010 - TURA Advisory Committee Meeting September 14 & 21, 2010 - TURA Environmental Management Systems - Lowell, MA September 21, 2010 - Science Advisory Board Meeting September 21, 2010 - CANCELLED - Will Be Rescheduled - TURA Administrative Council Meeting - September 24, 2010 - Proposals due for 2011 Industry Matching Grants - Up to $15,000 Available November 3, 2010 - Fall Continuing Education Conference - Norwood, MA - More information TBA March 1 - April 12, 2011 - Toxics Use Reduction Planner Course - Marlborough, MA - More information TBA May 5, 2011 - Spring Continuing Education Conference - Lowell, MA - More information TBA August 9-11, 2011 - 5th International Symposium on Nanotechnology, Occupational and Environmental Health

OTHER EVENTS:

• September 30 - October 1, 2010 - 3rd International Symposium on Green Processing in the Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Industries - UMass Boston

New at TURI

• Tarr Talk: Recognizing Environmental Leadership
• Silver Hanger Case Study Brochure. 2010.
• Greenlist Bulletin 08/27/2010
• Sins of the Past
• Homeowners Learn About Organic Lawn Care
• TURI Offices are Moving
• How Effective Are ‘Green’ Cleaners?
• TURA Program Assessment
• n Propyl Bromide now on the TURA list of reportable substances
• SAB Current Work

The Toxics Use Reduction Institute at the University of Massachusetts Lowell helps Massachusetts companies and communities find innovative ways to reduce toxic chemical use at the source. TURI was established by the Commonwealth's Toxics Use Reduction Act of 1989.