Sustainable procurement in Lowell, Massachusetts

The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) located at 126 John Street in Lowell, Massachusetts is a local government office dedicated to making Massachusetts a safer place to live and work. TURI provides resources and tools to help businesses, municipalities, and communities in Massachusetts find safer alternatives to toxic chemicals. They offer information on switching from hazardous solvents like Trichloroethylene (TCE), host public hearings on proposed listings of substances, and provide resources on PFAS. TURI also organizes conferences and events, such as the upcoming Spring 2024 TUR Conference. Additionally, they offer resources for implementing organic maintenance methods for athletic fields and provide databases and tools to search for safer alternatives. Visitors can find company case studies, chemical fact sheets, policy analyses, technical research reports, and more at TURI. Contact TURI at 978.934.3275 for more information.