Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA)
The Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) is a state law [see a summary or full text ]established in Massachusetts in 1989 to promote safer and cleaner production that enhances the economic viability of Massachusetts firms.
Toxics use reduction (TUR) is a fundamental form of pollution prevention that focuses on the use of toxic chemicals and the generation of wastes in the manufacturing process. It does not focus on the management or treatment of wastes once they are produced.
Toxics Use Reduction Act: The Law |
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The full text of the act can be viewed at the Massachusetts legislature's website. URL: http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/gl-21i-toc.htm |
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