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Models for industry/government: collaboration on pollution prevention. 1993.
TURI Methods and Policy Report No. 3. Pollution prevention is often described as a collaborative or cooperative process, linking industry and government in a common search for environmentally sound production. While the concept is often lauded, there is no single or simple model for effecting such collaboration. Instead, a wide array of new mod ...
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More Resources for a Pesticide-Free Lawn
More helpful information and links.
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n-Propyl Bromide (nPB)
N-propyl bromide (nPB) or 1-bromopropane, is a relatively new solvent that is used in vapor degreasing, metal cleaning, and dry cleaning; as a solvent carrier in adhesives; and as a chemical intermediate.
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n-Propyl Bromide Fact Sheet
N-propyl bromide (nPB) or 1-bromopropane, is a relatively new solvent that is used in vapor degreasing, metal cleaning, and dry cleaning; as a solvent carrier in adhesives; and as a chemical intermediate. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies nPB as a volatile organic compound (VOC). This fact sheet is part of a series of chem ...
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n-Propyl Bromide Fact Sheet
N-propyl bromide (nPB) or 1-bromopropane, is a relatively new solvent that is used in vapor degreasing, metal cleaning, and dry cleaning; as a solvent carrier in adhesives; and as a chemical intermediate. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) classifies nPB as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
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Nanoscale Lead-free Solders (“Nano-Solders”): Synthesis, Characterization, and Reflow Properties. 2008.
TURI Research Report No. 61. Nanoscale lead-free solders (“nano-solders”) have been proposed and investigated in the
development of nano-soldering technique for nanoscale assembly and integration. Tin (Sn)-based
and indium (In)-based lead-free nano-solders have been synthesized directly onto multisegmented
nanowires using electrodeposition m ...
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Nanostructured Surface Finishes
Dr. Sanjeev Manohar of UMass Lowell designed and developed a lead-free nanostructured surface finish based on polymeric organic metals to maintain the solderability of printed circuit boards. With industry partners, this is being tested for performance.
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Nanotechnology
TURI investigates the use of nanomaterials as safer alternatives to traditional materials and processes, and the potential health and safety issues associated with nanotechnology.
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Nanotechnology - Considerations for Safe Development
Overview on the development of nanotechnology from the Office of Technical Assistance & Technology for Toxics Use Reduction
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National Cleaning for Healthier Schools and Infection Control Workgroup
The National Cleaning for Healthier Schools and Infection Control Workgroup completed a project to generate information on disinfection, sanitization, and hand hygiene options and product selection to help reduce the use of unnecessary disinfectants in schools.
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Natural "Green" Dyes for the Textile Industry. 2003.
TURI Technical Report No. 57. The textile industry produces and uses approximately 1.3 million tonnes of dyes, pigments and dye precursors, valued at around $23 billion, almost all of which is manufactured synthetically. However, synthetic dyes have some limitations, primarily, (i) their production process requires hazardous chemicals, creating ...
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Natural Cleaning in the Brazilian Community
The BWG developed materials about toxic household cleaning products and safer alternatives.
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NE wet cleaning equipment report
This report discusses the types of professional wet cleaning equipment available in New England
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Newton's Alternatives to Pesticides Education Program
A Project of Newton Green Decade Coalition's Committee for Alternatives to Pesticides, 1997.
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Nitric acid recovery using diffusion dialysis. 1996.
TURI Technical Report No. 32. Danaher Tool Group, operating under SIC Code 3423, is a manufacturer of high quality
steel ratchets for a variety of distributors. The cleaning of racks used in the electroplating process
requires the use of nitric acid, a toxic chemical listed under the Toxics Use Reduction Act
(TURA). As a result of toxics use ...
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NOFA Organic Lawn & Turf Course - Municipal Scholarships
Six Massachusetts municipal employees were awarded scholarships to attend the NOFA Organic Lawn & Turf Course in August of 2007.
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NOFA/Mass Municipal Organic Lawn Demonstration Projects
The Northeast Organic Farming Association worked with the towns of Ayer and Stoneham MA to establish organic lawns in public areas for demonstration.
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NOFA/Mass Statewide Organic Lawn Days: Organic Lawns for Homeowners Workshop Series
This statewide workshop series took place across the state to teach homeowners how to care for lawns without pesticides.
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