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Lowell Center for Sustainable Production

@LowellCenterMA

Collaborating with communities, businesses, health leaders and governments to eliminate health and environmental hazards and promote a healthy planet

 UMass Lowell, MA USA
sustainableproduction.org
Joined February 2022
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Excited to share a new Oxford U Press paper by our own Prof Quinn and team. It shows quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) aerosols are generated when using common household spray cleaning products plus many VOCs not listed on publicly available sources: doi.org/10.1093/annweh/wxae0…
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Congratulations to our own Prof Richard Clapp for his recent 2024 Global Health and Peace Award from @gb_psr & @IPPNW. He embodies their vision: to abolish nuclear weapons, protect the environment, promote peace as fundamental contributions to global public health and well-being
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We were happy to see climate change discussed at the recent Presidential Debate. Voters, especially young voters, deeply care about this very real issue. It should be given more time and attention to ensure we are battling this "existential threat" with the care it requires.
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🚨 TOMORROW, May 22 from 1:30-3:00pm AI and Sustainable Chemistry Webinar @theNASEM Register here: nationalacademies.org/event/…
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We are very excited to share the release of a new @UNEP publication that provides vital detail on how to improve the process of toxic waste removal: Global Framework on Chemicals - A Planet Free of Harm from Chemicals and Waste: chemicalsframework.org/sites…
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The best way to prevent these disasters is to phase out vinyl chloride and replace it with safer alternatives. Excellent and important coverage from @AmudalatAjasa @washingtonpost
Toxic-Free Future (@ToxFreeFuture) profile pictureToxic-Free Future@ToxFreeFuture29 Jan 2024
Excellent coverage of our new report, Toxic Cargo, by @AmudalatAjasa @washingtonpost, on the rail transport of toxic #vinylchloride: "The best way to prevent the next big disaster involving vinyl chloride is to phase out its production and use." #BanPVC wapo.st/3SbS3Ia

Millions of Americans face risk of a toxic ‘bomb train’

In some spots along the path the chemicals are transported, people of color make up the largest group at risk.

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🚨 Sunday, February 4th is World Cancer Day! 🚨 Using the STOP-principle, we can protect people from being exposed to any hazardous substances. Working together with @CFENetwork, we can make a substantial impact! See the roadmap below: roadmaponcarcinogens.eu/solu…
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February 22, 2024 2:00PM EST Tattoo Webinar Our Prof. David Kriebel will discuss existing evidence on health effects from tattoos, including cancers, autoimmune diseases, and the need for additional research to understand possible hazards @CHE_healthenv healthandenvironment.org/che…
Tattoo Inks, Cancer & Other Chronic Diseases: Gaps in research & regulation

Tattoo Inks, Cancer & Other Chronic Diseases: Gaps in research & regulation

Nearly a third of adults in the US have at least one tattoo, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. People choose to have tattoos for many reasons, including, in an increasing number of...

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Please see this recent blogpost: healthandenvironment.org/joi… This insightful blog by Dr. Rachel Massey and Lindsey Pollard offers overview of the detailed report on #PlaygroundSurfacing and safer alternatives for our children @CEHN @NCAforCACs @MEChildren @PlasticsBeyond @ewg @chej
Citizens Against Synthetic Turf ( C.A.S.T. ) (@CASTeverywhere) profile pictureCitizens Against Synthetic Turf ( C.A.S.T. )@CASTeverywhere13 Jan 2024
Behold TURI +LCSP's updated December 2023 #PlaygroundSurfacing PDF report: t.ly/1kJjg Mega TOXIC PIP #crumbrubber playgrounds now cost as much as 98K per. Keep kids safe w' non-toxic (up to 10x cheaper!) #EWF @SHPFC @bennettpeer @Against_3G @LowellCenterMA
Rubber PIP: Materials, site preparation and installation of surfacing materials: $62,500-$98,300

ALT Rubber PIP: Materials, site preparation and installation of surfacing materials: $62,500-$98,300

Lowel Center for Sustainable Production + Toxic Use Reduction Institute's December 2023 Playground Surfacing report.

ALT Lowel Center for Sustainable Production + Toxic Use Reduction Institute's December 2023 Playground Surfacing report.

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Wednesday, January 24 1:00-2:30PM Register now to engage with the newest members of the Change Chemistry Startup Network! Network and foster relationships to bring technologies and products to market that advance green and sustainable chemistry solutions member.changechemistry.org/e…
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