TURI Methods & Policy Reports
Assessment of Alternatives to Perchloroethylene for the Dry Cleaning Industry |
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| TURI conducted an alternative assessment of seven common alternatives to perc to help dry cleaners find technically viable and environmentally preferred methods for cleaning clothes. Read more... | |
Decision-making under TURA: Process Overview and Reference Guide. 2010. (Updated 2012)
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| TURI Methods & Policy Report No. 28. This document provides an overview of the Massachusetts TURA program’s decision-making process. It is designed as a reference guide for members of the Science Advisory Board, the Advisory Committee, and the Administrative Council. Download PDF file (669.63 kB) |
Asthma-Related Chemicals in Massachusetts: an Analysis of Toxics Use Reduction Data. 2009.
TURI Methods and Policy Report No. 25. The purpose of this project was to understand the extent to which chemicals that can cause the initial onset of asthma or trigger subsequent asthma attacks -- known as asthmagens -- are being used by Massachusetts industries who report under the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) program.
Learning from the Solutia EMS Experience. 2005.
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| TURI Methods and Policy Report No. 24. The Solutia, Inc. Indian Orchard Plant in Springfield, Massachusetts (Solutia IO) is currently improving an existing environmental management system (EMS) and certifying it to the ISO 14001 standard, primarily because its customers are demanding it. Solutia is a leader in developing chemical application solutions for its customers, including manufacturing laminated safety glass, performance films, pharmaceutical chemicals, water treatment chemicals, heat transfer fluids, aviation hydraulic fluids, and nylon products. In the fall of 2004, Solutia IO received a grant from the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) to host a series of meetings for a work group of peers -- lead staff from other Massachusetts companies working on EMS projects. Download PDF file (478.07 kB) |
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) |
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) |
TURA Data Review Cable & Wire Industry Sector, 2002.
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| 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 during the "Processing Operations" stage of the production operations lifecycle. Download PDF file (256.49 kB) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
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) |
Benefit-Cost Analysis of the Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act. 1997.
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| TURI Methods and Policy Report No. 15. This report analyzes the benefits and costs of TURA to the Commonwealth for the period 1990 through 1997. Based in part on a survey of facilities subject to TURA, the benefits of TURA to the Commonwealth were found to exceed the costs of TURA to the Commonwealth. Further, the conclusion that benefits exceed costs is reached exclusive of the human health and ecological benefits of the Act. Download PDF file (2.38 MB) |
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