TURI - Toxics Use Reduction Institute

  TURI » Toxics Use Home » About TURI  

About TURI

The Institute is located at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, and provides services to all Massachusetts companies, communities and agencies.

Our Mission is Clear

• Research, test and promote alternatives to toxic chemicals used
• Improve efficiency in energy and water use
• Provide training, resources and tools
• Promote economic competitiveness through improved efficiency, compliance stability, reduced risk and new markets.

Programs and Services

Research industry and the university to identify and promote innovations in toxics use reduction and pollution prevention. Training for TUR professionals, community group and trade associations in core planner training, sector specific technologies and methods, and management tools. Technical Support from the TURI Library and our experts Laboratory Services to test performance of safer cleaning solvents Grants to industry Grants to community groups Grants to researchers in academia