Allston Collision Named as TURA 25th Anniversary Leader

In recognition of environmental and business leadership, the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) program named Allston Collision Center as a TURA 25th Anniversary Leader. The award recognizes companies that have reduced toxic chemical use, created healthier work environments and saved money.

The TURA 25th Anniversary Leaders include:
Allston Collision Center, Allston
Analog Devices, Wilmington
ChemGenes Corporation, Wilmington
Columbia Manufacturing Inc., Westfield
Franklin Paint Company, Franklin
Independent Plating, Worcester
Ophir Optronics, North Andover
Shawmut Corp., West Bridgewater
Stainless Steel Coatings Inc., Lancaster
Vida Verde Women’s Cooperative, Brighton
Wet Cleaning Workgroup (9 dry cleaners)

“These companies highlight that Toxics Use Reduction can be applied to small family-owned businesses to large high-tech corporations,” says Director of the Toxics Use Reduction Institute Michael Ellenbecker. “I congratulate all of these leaders for their forward thinking to attract customers with their greener solutions and create safer work environments.”

Massachusetts leads the nation in reducing use, waste and emissions of toxic chemicals

The Massachusetts Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) law of 1989 requires that companies evaluate toxic chemical use, submit usage reports and assess the financial implications of switching to safer alternatives. Companies choose whether or not they make any changes. Massachusetts companies continue to make progress in reducing toxic chemical use and waste – between 2000 and 2012, they reduced use by 23 percent, waste by 42 percent and on-site releases by 73 percent. Under the updated 2006 TURA law, companies have also conserved energy, materials and water.

About the Toxics Use Reduction Act Program

Twenty-five years ago, the Massachusetts legislature passed landmark legislation—the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA). Today, the TURA Program is considered a model environmental policy by other states and countries. The three agencies below have provided training, grants, technical assistance and support to help companies reduce toxic chemical use and costs, improve health and safety and compete globally as more international regulations restrict the use of toxic substances.