We provide services and grant programs to reduce the use of toxic chemicals, energy and water while enhancing the economic competitiveness of local businesses. It was established by the Commonwealth’s Toxics Use Reduction Act of 1989. Find green alternatives, data on toxics use, case studies, clean technology and energy demonstrations, and grant deadlines.
2007 TURAdata is here! Analysis and validation are completed for the latest data on toxics use submitted by Massachusetts companies. This is different than the federal TRI data which is measured after production, not before.
Significant environmental achievements of companies in Massachusetts are reported in the 2009 TURA Fact Sheet.
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New at TURI
- 2007 TURA Data is here!
- Agency focused on cutting toxics loses funding, Boston Globe
- TURI Recognizes Organizations for Making Massachusetts a Safer Place to Live and Work
- 'Green' light' city company recognized for helping environment
- Getting the lead out of electronics. 2009
- Greenlist Bulletin 06/05/2009
- Toxic substances in articles: the need for information
- Academic Research RFP Now Available for the 2009/2010 academic year!
The Toxics Use Reduction Institute at the University of Massachusetts Lowell helps Massachusetts companies and communities find innovative ways to reduce toxic chemical use at the source.