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Toxics Use Reduction Act Program Assessment. 2009

In 2008 the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) undertook an assessment of the TURA program. This report presents the findings of this assessment. Read More >>

Toxics Use Reduction Act Program Overview

The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA), adopted in 1989, is designed to protect public health and the environment while enhancing the competitiveness of Massachusetts businesses. Under TURA, facilities that use large amounts of toxic chemicals are required to report on their chemical use, conduct toxics use reduction planning every t ... Read More >>

Toxics Use Reduction at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School

A Project of Northampton Board of Health Read More >>

Toxics Use Reduction from Product Inception: Naturally Derived PGA. 1992.

TURI Technical Report No. 1. Naturally occurring polymers have attracted considerable interest from polymer scientists in recent years. This interest is due in part to an increased awareness in the environment and the desire to produce environmentally safe materials. We are currently investigating the biosynthesis of PGA by B. licheniformis 994 ... Read More >>

Toxics Use Reduction in the Home

Toxics use reduction in the home: lessons learned from household exposure studies Original Research Article Journal of Cleaner Production, Volume 19, Issue 5, March 2011, Pages 438-444 Sarah C. Dunagan, Robin E. Dodson, Ruthann A. Rudel, Julia G. Brody Read More >>

Toxics Use Reduction Institute Overview

The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell provides resources and tools to help make the Commonwealth a safer and more sustainable place to live and work. Established by the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) of 1989, TURI collaborates with businesses, community organizations and government ag ... Read More >>

Toxics use reduction through process improvement, substitution & integral recycling. 1996.

TURI Technical Report No. 31. With the goals of toxics use reduction (TUR) and pollution prevention, Cranston Print Works Company has developed innovative technologies and methodologies for traditional textile processes. The focus of some of these efforts is the reduction in the use of acetic acid and sulfuric acid at Cranston's Webster, Ma ... Read More >>

Toxics Use Reduction Through Process Improvement, Substitution and Integral Recycling, Cranston Print Works, 1996.

Transitions to Safer Substitutes - n Propyl Bromide Case Study

n Propyl Bromide - a case study of the traditional transition from problematic chemicals to new, also problematic chemicals; presented by L. Harriman of TURI in 2010. Read More >>

Trends, Problems & Metal Finishing Outlook

Overall state of the metal finishing industry in the USA in 2004, including manufacturing sector losses, imports and globalization effects, Federal funding of research to maintain competiveness, impacts of regulatory effects in costs to the industry, and long-term strategy to meet the multiplicity of challenges. Presented by Christian Richter ... Read More >>

Trichloroethylene (TCE)

Trichloroethylene (TCE) Fact Sheet

Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a common solvent, widely used in vapor degreasing, as a chemical intermediate, as part of cleaning solvent mixtures and as a solvent in adhesives. Due to its serious adverse effects on human health and the environment, TCE is subject to multiple regulations at the state, federal and international levels. TCE was desig ... Read More >>

Trichloroethylene Reduction In Rhode Island

Through a grant from EPA Region 1 and EPA Headquarters, the TURI Lab has been working with Rhode Island companies that were using TCE. The lab developed a one day, hands-on workshop demonstrating the effectiveness of alternatives to TCE. Read More >>

Tubed Products, Inc. 1995.

In the early 1970s, Tubed Products, Inc., of Easthampton, Massachusetts, introduced production changes to allow the use of 100 % solids ultraviolet curable inks to decorate plastic squeeze tubes. Approximately five years later the technology to cure epoxy coatings for the tubes became available, enabling the company to convert to ultraviolet ... Read More >>

TUR for Food Establishments

A presentation of how TUR applies to restaurants, its importance in public health and in meeting OSHA worker requirements, the benefits of its application, and an overview of toxicology. Included are regional and state links to further assist food establishments in the Lowell, MA area. Read More >>

TUR for Lowell Households

A Project of the Coalition for a Better Acre, Lowell, 2004 Read More >>

TUR Planner Program

Toxics Use Reduction Planner roles, training and certification. Read More >>

TURA 20th Anniversary Leaders Tour

Ahead of its time 20 years ago with the passage of the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA), Massachusetts continues to lead the nation in reducing use, waste and emissions of toxic chemicals. To recognize these accomplishments at the source, state environmental agencies and dignitaries visited Massachusetts companies to highlight and honor each for ... Read More >>

TURA Data Review Cable & Wire Industry Sector, 2002.

TURI Methods & Policy Report No. 22. Facilities in the Cable & Wire industry employed various toxics use reduction techniques. The predominant technique employed was "Improved Operation & Maintenance of Production Unit Equipment & Methods" which was reported in 45% of the reduction entries. In addition, 80% of the reduction entries occurred dur ... Read More >>

TURA Priority Industry Sector Identification: Economic and Environmental Ranking of Massachusetts' Economic Sectors. 1998.

Methods and Policy Report No. 17. This report was intended to provide background for the TURA Program in identifying sectors of the Massachusetts economy that could be best served by the Program. Read More >>