Community
(2007 TURI Community Grant recipients celebrate at the State House event in June 2007)
What's New?
- 2009 Community Grant Program now accepting applications! Due June 30, 2008.
- Michael Browne, a TURI Community grant recipient last year for his project "Get the Lead Out of Fishing", has won the President’s Environmental Youth Award for EPA Region 1! Congratulations to Michael! Learn more about his project here.
- The Community Program hosted a Wet Cleaning Demonstration Day on October 14, 2007 to showcase equipment that can be used to clean 100% of garments and eliminate the use of perchloroethylene as well as other solvents and hydrocarbons. Find more information about our work with the dry cleaning industry here.
Reduce Toxic Chemical Use in Your Community
TURI's Community Program strives to help organizations raise awareness of the hazards of toxic chemical use and introduce safer alternatives within their neighborhoods.
We do this by providing:
- Grants to non-profit organizations and municipalities
- Education, training and outreach on toxic use reduction methods and alternatives
- Resources to assist communities and individuals reduce toxics
On this web site you can learn about our Community Grant Program; visit a model community to explore how schools, homes, small businesses, and more can all work towards establishing toxic-free neighborhoods; and learn about toxics that show up in our daily lives through activities such as pest control, cleaning, dry cleaning, personal care, home renovations and more.
Learn More Through Our Tip Sheet Series
- 10 Tips for a Healthy, Pesticide-free Lawn
- 10 Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality and Be Safer Inside Your Own Home
- 10 Ways to Find Safer Cleaners
Contact the Community Program Manager for assistance or more information:
Joy Onasch, 978-934-4343
This page updated Thursday April 03 2008