Champions of Toxics Use Reduction Awards

For more than 10 years, TURI has been recognizing community and industry organizations with the "Champions of Toxics Use Reduction" award at an annual Massachusetts State House ceremony. These Champions are making the Commonwealth a safer place to live and work. Legislators personally congratulate companies, community organizations, and individuals for promoting safer alternatives and more efficient processes.

Groundwork Lawrence educated 300 community members, including youths, on toxics found in household cleaners and personal care products, conducted workshops and distributed materials about safer products.

In June 2011, the following organizations were honored:

Ace Cleaners in North Andover
Ophir Optics in North Andover
Boston Public Health Commission
Brazilian's Women's Group in Allston
Frank Newhall Look Memorial Park in Florence
Groundwork Lawrence
Northeast Organic Farming Association in Barre
University of Massachusetts Lowell - Assistant Prof. Ramaswamy Nagarajan

Read the full press release.