Spring TUR Conference
April 8, 2026
Join us for the toxics use reduction spring conference on Wednesday April 8, 2026, from 8:30am – 4:30 pm at Coburn Hall, University of Massachusetts Lowell. A reception and networking opportunity follows!
Keynote Speaker: Rob Guillemin, U.S. EPA Pollution Prevention Coordinator and long-time advocate for toxics use reduction will share his optimism for meaningful impacts seen when pollution prevention/TUR is done.
This full-day conference brings together planners, practitioners, and policy experts for practical, skill-building sessions and timely discussions on a variety of toxic chemical-related topics. Join us for a reception/networking event (4:30 – 6:30 PM) to hear more about exciting initiatives for businesses and sustainability in Lowell, including the UML Rist Institute‘s platinum level sustainability work, and the new Lowell Innovation Network Corridor (LINC).
Along with our thought-provoking keynote, the agenda includes:
- TURA program updates from TURI, OTA, and MassDEP
- A fundamentals skills refresher on process mapping for TUR planning
- Choose to attend 2 afternoon sessions:
- Learn about how investors and insurance professionals think about the business value of TUR.
- Hear from manufacturers on best practices to track and control the chemicals they use.
- Connect toxics and TUR to the green energy economy.
- Discuss updates to chemicals policies that can impact your choices.
Registration is now open at the link below. We look forward to seeing you in Lowell!
For Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction planners, this conference earns up to 12 CEUs towards planner recertification.
