Industry/Sector: Paint and Coating

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The Institute annually provides direct funding to Massachusetts industries on a matching basis
for toxics use reduction (TUR) feasibility and technology studies. The matching Grants
Program was initiated in FY 93 to facilitate the development and use of innovative techniques
that reduce the use of toxic chemicals or the generation of toxic byproducts in Massachusetts
businesses.

Industry/Sector: Paint and Coating

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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: Paint and Coating

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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.

Industry/Sector: Paint and Coating

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Metallized Products, Inc. (MPI) chose Electron Beam (EB) curing over more
traditional coating/curing methods, a choice which has allowed them to develop
new, unique products and to have a lower impact on the environment than if they
had chosen a solvent-based system.