Toxics Use Reduction Policy Analysis
TURA Program Assessments
Assessments of the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act program published in 2009 and 1997.
- Toxics Use Reduction Act Program Assessment. 2009
- Toxics Use Reduction Act Program Assessment, Executive Summary. 2009
- Evaluating progress. 1997.
Alternatives Assessment for Toxics Use Reduction. 2005.
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| TURI Methods & Policy Report No. 23. One of the key challenges in toxics use reduction planning is alternatives assessment. This is the process whereby a chemical, material or product that has been identified as toxic is compared with alternatives to find a substitute that is safer for workers, communities and ecosystems. This report reviews nine methods for alternatives assessment of chemicals that have been developed by government and private organizations in the United States and Europe and is designed to assist Massachusetts companies in the process of alternatives assessment for chemical hazards. Download PDF file (673.18 kB) |
Nanotechnology - Considerations for Safe Development
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| Overview on the development of nanotechnology from the Office of Technical Assistance & Technology for Toxics Use Reduction Download PDF file (391.94 kB) |
Integration of Pollution Prevention and Occupational Health and Safety. 2000.
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| TURI Technical Report No. 50. This study focuses on aspects of the relationship between pollution prevention (P2) and occupational health. It evaluates the effects of pollution prevention intervention programs (i.e., toxics use reduction) on worker safety and health at three Massachusetts printed wire board manufacturing facilities. Most important, it focuses on primary prevention (in the form of P2) and how this model benefits both the environment and the worker. In addition, it provides useful feedback on what motivates companies to approach environmental and occupational compliance issues as a single concern. Download PDF file (245.63 kB) |
A detailed analysis of the TURA data by chemical category, 1990-1997. 2000.
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| TURI Methods and Policy Report No. 20. This report summarizes the findings of an in-depth study of the 1990-1997 Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) data by chemical category. The TURA data was separated into several chemical categories of interest, each of which was analyzed for changes in use, byproduct, and releases. Each category was further analyzed by chemical to determine significant contributions to overall category progress. Detailed chemical category analysis provides information about progress with respect to specific areas of human health concern and presents an opportunity for more directed and improved TUR efforts. Download PDF file (2.16 MB) |
Categorization of the Toxics Use Reduction List of Toxic and Hazardous Substances. 1999.
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| Methods and Policy Report No. 18. The lists of more hazardous, less hazardous and uncategorized chemicals are used by the Toxics Use Reduction Program to aid in setting priorities and to serve as guidance for companies making chemical substitution decisions. Download PDF file (1.63 MB) |
Programs for Promoting Sustainable Consumption in the United States. 1999.
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| TURI Methods and Policy Report No. 19. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of sustainable consumption efforts in the United States. In addition to identifying key issues, this report provides examples of measures that individuals, communities, governments, and businesses in the United States are currently undertaking to practice and/or promote sustainable consumption. Download PDF file (318.03 kB) |
TURA Priority Industry Sector Identification: Economic and Environmental Ranking of Massachusetts' Economic Sectors. 1998.
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| 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. Download PDF file (6.41 MB) |
Survey Evaluation of the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Program. 1997.
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| TURI Methods and Policy Report No. 14. The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) was passed in 1989 with the objective of reducing toxic chemical waste in the Commonwealth. In 1996, TURl contracted with Abt Associates Inc. to conduct a survey to assess the effectiveness of the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Program, the set of programs and resources established to help Massachusetts firms meet the goals of the act. The results of the survey are presented in this report. Download PDF file (3.05 MB) |
In-depth investigation of toxics use reduction in Massachusetts industry. 1997.
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| TURI Methods and Policy Report No. 16. This investigation sought to understand whether TURA motivated businesses to implement toxics use reduction measures, over and above what otherwise would have been implemented at the site. Twenty-five firms were chosen to participate in the study using a stratified random sampling strategy. In-person interviews at each facility ranged from forty-five minutes to four and one half hours and averaged two hours. Persons outside a firm who were significantly involved in the company's TUR activities were also interviewed. The facility's TURA data, 1994 plan, 1996 plan update (if available), and technical assistance report were examined during the interview. Download PDF file (3.72 MB) |
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