NEW Resource: Safer Cleaning for Healthier Schools

Just in time for the winter season, this updated handbook is designed to enable schools to adopt infection-control practices that minimize the use of — and exposure to — toxic products. The handbook is a go-to resource for school personnel, including facility managers, head custodians, administrators, nurses, and purchasing agents.

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Director's Corner: From Baskut Tuncak

The Rights Studio, a hub for people and organizations to engage on human rights issues for future generations, sat down with Baskut to discuss the impact of our work on this generation of children — and the next.  He shared where he gets inspiration, what he wishes he'd learned in school, TURI's legacy, and much more. Read the full interview here.

📣 Call for Information: Flame Retardants

The TURA Science Advisory Board will be discussing flame retardants — hazardous chemicals that primarily affect the most vulnerable, such as children and firefighters — in January 2023.   We welcome any scientific information contributed by stakeholders. Please send information to heather@turi.org.

Join Our Fall TUR Conference!

Join us on November 10 and 17 for four unique sessions designed to refresh and inspire your toxics use reduction (TUR) and safer substitution efforts. MassDEP has approved this event for double credits. Attending all four sessions provides 12 TUR Planner continuing education credits.  If you have any questions, reach out to Pam Eliason, TURI's training manager.  When: November 10 Process Characterization: 9:00-10:30 am Achieving TUR Success: 2:30-4:00 pm November 17 Understanding Chemical Hazards: 9:00-10:30 am Climate Resiliency and Chemicals Management: 2:30-4:00 pm Where: Via Zoom DEADLINE TO REGISTER: November 7th

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Meet Our New Staff Members

Dr. Gabriel Salierno, Green Chemistry Researcher Dr. Gabriel Salierno joins TURI as its first green chemistry researcher, bringing 22 years of expertise in analytical chemistry, synthesis, chemical engineering, and sustainability. Gabriel completed his Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry at Universidad de Buenos Aires, focusing on the design of multiphase industrial equipment and heterogeneous catalysis; he also co-developed a program about Environmental Protection and Industrial Hygiene in the Chemical Industry. Gabriel will work closely with TURI’s innovation team to help businesses develop safer solutions that better protect workers and the environment.

Karen Thomas, Environmental, Health and Safety Support Specialist Karen brings 20 years of experience from a mix of industry, government, and non-profit settings, including 6 years at TURI in the mid-1990s. A chemist and environmental engineer by training, she has worked on assessing EHS implications, implementing safer alternatives, conducting public education, and removing toxics from automobile recycling.  Karen will be collecting and reviewing information on flame retardants and their analogs relative to an Act to Protect Children, Families, and Firefighters from Harmful Flame Retardants.

Paige Whipple Glidden, Communications Consultant  As the founder of Whip Communications, Paige has managed PR, content creation, and digital media for more than 25 businesses and organizations with a social impact focus. She started her career in journalism before branching out to communications more broadly, where she has built strategic comms plans, run digital portfolios, led media relations, and created content across platforms.  Paige will be managing external communications for TURI, including social media, newsletters, and media relations.

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