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Upcoming Events Approved for TUR Planner CE Credit
A dynamic page listing upcoming events that qualify for TUR Planner CE credit. These events have been approved ahead of time for TUR and/or RC credit by Paul Walsh of MassDEP. They can be events sponsored and run by TURA-affiliated agencies, US EPA, or independent organizations who present trainings and workshops on Pollutions Prevention, Res ...
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Use of an Ultrafiltration Unit in a Closed Loop Aqueous Cleaning System. 1997.
TURI Technical Report No. 41. The intent of this research was to evaluate the potential of ultrafiltration (UF) to
successfully "close the loop" for different aqueous cleaning applications. The evaluation
was based on data obtained from experimental work in which a variety of
cleaner/contaminant test solutions were processed through three me ...
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V.H. Blackinton & Co. 2003.
In the early 1990's V.H. Blackinton began a continuous improvement program to reduce chemical use and eliminate certain hazardous chemicals. By engaging company employees and working with vendors, along with the help of the Office of Technical Assistance (OTA), V.H. Blackinton eliminated the use of ozone depleting Freon, trichloroethylene (TCE) ...
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VOC lacquer replacement for wood finishing. 1994.
TURI Technical Report No. 19. Smith & Wesson improved operations by eliminating the lacquer which contained volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) in our Stocking Department. The substitution of carnauba wax
eliminated VOC lacquer constituents: xylene, n-butanol, MIK, isobutyl isobutyrate, MEK,
toluene, acetone and isopropanol. Smith & Wesson has ...
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Vocational Cosmetology
TUR in the Cosmetology Vocational Department - Health and Beauty Can Go Hand-in-Hand : A Project of Western Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health 2001-2002
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Wampanoag Greening Tribal Cleaning
The Wampanoag Tribe of Martha's Vineyard worked with tribal services and tribal members to educate them about the hazards of conventional cleaners and the alternatives on store shelves as well as those that can be easily made from ingredients already in your home.
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Wellesley Pesticide Awareness Campaign and Regional Collaborative
A Project of the Wellesley Health Department and Natural Resources Commission, 2001-2002
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Westford Water Department Healthy Lawns Project
The Westford Water Department will continue to distribute materials about safer methods for lawn care to neighboring towns. The goal is to raise awareness of the link between pesticide use reduction and protecting water resources and human health.
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Wet Cleaning Application
Dry cleaners can fill out the application form to apply for a TURI Professional Wet Cleaning grant.
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Wet Cleaning Grant Description
TURI awards grants to help dry cleaners make the switch from using perchloroethylene to professional wet cleaning. Download the grant description to find out more.
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Wet Cleaning Grants for Dry Cleaners
Learn more about grants available to cleaners in MA
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Where in the Hierarchy is Source Reduction?
Ways to reduce use of toxic sources and prevent pollution through product design, packaging design, manufacture, distribuiton, and use. Specific details for reducing the toxics of lead, mercury, and solvents in produciton are included. Presented by TURI's Liz Harriman at the Grass Roots Recycling Network's (GRRN) National Recycling & Zero Wast ...
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Wire and Cable Research Projects
The wire and cable industry research
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Worker-Based TUR Curriculum
"A Worker-Based TUR Curriculum : Educating Massachusetts Unions and Union Leaders about Toxics Use Reduction" was a Project of the Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health (MassCOSH), Boston
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