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New ReportS

"Cancer Prevention through a Precautionary Approach to Environmental Chemicals," September 16, 2008--David Kriebel's testimony to the President's Cancer Panel. Read more

“Presumption of Safety: Limits of Federal Policies on Toxic Substances in Consumer Products,” February 2008--identifies 4 reasons toys and other products with hazardous chemicals slip through the regulatory system. Read more


"Options for State Chemicals Policy Reform: A Resource Guide" Executive Summary. February 2008--outlines a range of chemical policy options for states to protect health and environment while stimulating innovation and the development of safer chemistry and products. Read more

News

October 17, 2008, Press Release October 17, 2008, UMass Lowell Center Unveils First-Ever Comprehensive U.S. State Chemicals Policy Database; Influx of new policies reflects public concern about toxics in everyday products

October 6, 2008, Boston Globe
A Place for Clean Technology

August 4, 2008, Cancer Monthly
Reducing Environmental Toxin Exposure Key to Cancer Prevention

July 28, 2008, Boston Globe
REACHing for Less Toxic Alternatives

July 9, 2008, Press Release UMass Lowell Assembles Green Chemistry Gurus to Drive Development of Sustainable Products; Nike in Beaverton, Oregon, hosts green chemistry council meeting

June 10, 2008, Washington Post, Chemical Law Has Global Impact,
E.U.'s New Rules Forcing Changes By U.S. Firms

 

The Center is associated with the Department of Work Environment and the Toxics Use Reduction Institute at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.

Chemicals Policy Initiative
Clean Production Research and Training
Clean Tech Project
Environmental Health Program
Environmental Management Systems
Integration of Occupational and Environmental Health
Precautionary Principle Project
Recycling and Economic Development Resources
Sustainability Indicators and Management Systems
Sustainable Hospitals Project
Sustainable Production and Consumption Program
Sustainable Children’s Products Initiative
Toward Tomorrow