Industry/Sector: Construction
By Katie Daly
An analysis of safer options to F-gas refrigerants to mitigate PFAS pollution and climate change.
Industry/Sector: Construction
TURI provides grants to academic researchers to support efforts to find and develop safer alternatives to harmful chemicals.
Industry/Sector: Construction
TURI offers grants to help Massachusetts businesses adopt safer alternatives to toxic chemicals.
Industry/Sector: Construction
Our findings of feasible alternatives to methylene chloride and other chemicals of high concern used in coating removal products.
Industry/Sector: Construction
Natural grass fields can provide a protective, high-performance surface for athletic activities. Organic
field maintenance practices can improve the health of soil and grass without the need for synthetic
pesticides or fertilizers.
Industry/Sector: Construction
The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) has received inquiries from municipalities
and community members regarding the presence of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in
artificial turf carpet.
Industry/Sector: Construction
Municipalities, universities, schools and other
institutions frequently need to make decisions
about maintenance and installation of athletic
playing fields
Industry/Sector: Construction
In recent years the green building movement has focused increased attention on chemical hazards in
building products and the need to select safer alternatives.
Industry/Sector: Construction
Biobased products may soon replace most petroleum-based chemicals, industrial products and composite materials. Advocates emphasize
that these products are environmentally friendlier, safer and healthier for the users.
Industry/Sector: Construction
In fiscal year 2002, the Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) identified several focus areas for its Cleaner
Technology Demonstration Site (CTDS) program. One primary focus area was the application of green
chemistry as a means of accomplishing toxic chemical use reduction.
