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Report on the major mercury-containing products and processes, their substitutes and experience in switching to mercury-free products and processes by Greg Morose. Prepared for the United Nations Environment Programme, July, 2008
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Alternatives Assessment Framework of the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production. By Mark Rossi, Joel Tickner, and Ken Geiser. July, 2006
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An Overview of Alternatives to Tetrabromobishenol A (TBBPA) and Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD). By Gregory Morose. March, 2006
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Decabromodiphenylether: An Investigation of Non-Halogen Substitutes in Electronic Enclosure and Textile Applications. Prepared by Pure Strategies for the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production. April, 2005
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An Investigation of Alternatives to Miniature Batteries Containing Mercury. By Catherine Galligan and Gregory Morose. Prepared for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. December 2004
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An Investigation of Alternatives to Mercury-Containing Products by Catherine Galligan, Greg Morose, and Jim Giordani. Prepared for the Maine Department of Environmental Protection. January, 2003.
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The Use of Di-2ethylhexyl-Phthalate in PVC Medical Devices: Exposure, Toxicity and Alternatives by Joel Tickner, Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, 1999
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Asthma-Related Chemicals in Massachusetts: an Analysis of Toxics Use Reduction Act Data (.pdf file)
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The report examines the extent to which chemicals that can cause the initial onset of asthma or trigger subsequent asthma attacks are being used by Massachusetts industries who report under the Toxics Use Reduction Act (TURA) program. The analysis of use and air release trends was based on a master list of asthma-related substance (Excel).
President's Cancer Panel Fact Sheets, Industrial Carcinogens, Cancer--Air and Water Pollutants, Agriculture and Cancer, Radiation and Cancer. Molly Jacobs, Project Manager in the Lowell Center and Richard Clapp, Adjunct Professor, worked in partnership with the Collaborative on Health and the Environment, Breast Cancer Fund and the Science and Environmental Health Network to develop the following facts sheets focused on each of the four President’s Cancer Panel meeting topics, 2009.
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Environmental and Occupational Causes of Cancer: New Evidence, 2005-2007 By Richard W. Clapp, Molly M. Jacobs, and Edward L. Loechler. Prepared for the Cancer Working Group of the Collaborative on Health and the Environment. October, 2007.
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Environmental and Occupational Causes of Cancer. A Review of Recent Scientific Literature. By Richard W. Clapp, Genevieve K. Howe, and Molly M. Jabobs. Prepared for the Cancer Working Group of the Collaborative on Health and the Environment. September, 2005.
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Toxic Chemicals and Childhood Cancer: A Review of the Evidence. By Tami Gouveia-Bigeant and Joel Tickner with contributions from Richard Clapp. Lowell Center for Sustainable Production. May, 2003.
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The Challenge of Substances of Emerging Concern in the Great Lakes Basin: A review of chemicals policies and programs in Canada and the United States, Sept. 2009, prepared for the International Joint Commission Multi-Board Work Group on Chemicals of Emerging Concern in the Great Lakes Basin. The findings will be presented at the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Biennial Meeting in Windsor, Ontario on October 7, 2009 to discuss the issue with the public and inform the Commission's 15th Biennial Report.
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Presumption of Safety: Limits of Federal Policies on Toxic Substances in Consumer Products, February 2008
This report analyzes current chemicals and product safety regulations in the United States as well as the agencies that implement these laws. Through literature review and consultation with key experts in government, academia, and the corporate and non-profit sectors, the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production researchers identified several important limitations in the current regulatory system for ensuring the safety of chemicals used in everyday products.
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Options for State Chemicals Policy Reform: A Resource Guide, February 2008
This report outlines a range of options to help reshape and reorient chemicals management policy at the state level so that it more effectively protects health and environment while stimulating innovation, and safer chemistry and products. The options provide tools and examples of strategies to gather and share information through supply chains; facilitate more effective prioritization and action on chemicals; promote assessment and application of safer alternatives to problematic chemicals; and support research and development of products based on green chemistry.
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New Directions in European Chemicals Policies: Drivers, Scope, and Status
by Ken Geiser and Joel Tickner, Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, October 2003
The result of interviews with key industry, government, labor, and advocacy stakeholders as well as in-depth document analysis, this report provides an overview of chemicals management policies at the European Union and Member State levels. It examines their influences, impacts, and status. The paper provides an indepth analysis of the Registration, Evaluation and Authorization process proposed by the European Commission as well as stakeholder perspectives on the development of new policies. The report provides a detailed analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of emerging European policy proposals.
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Integrated Chemicals Policy: Seeking New Direction in Chemicals Management October, 2003. This briefing paper presents a publicly accessible overview of the problems of current chemicals management efforts and the need for a new approach. It summarizes efforts moving forward in Europe, the United States and internationally on integrated chemicals policy.
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The Use of Di-2ethylhexyl-Phthalate in PVC Medical Devices: Exposure, Toxicity and Alternatives by Joel Tickner, Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, 1999. [Download PDF] (executive summary)
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Clean Tech: An Agenda for a Healthy Economy, December 2007. A report prepared by the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production.
Cleaner Production Policy Activities: A Comparative Review of Four National Cleaner Production Centres. A Report to The United Nations Industrial Development Organization by the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, 2002
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Citizen’s Guide to Clean Production by Beverley Thorpe for the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, 2000
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The Use of Di-2ethylhexyl-Phthalate in PVC Medical Devices: Exposure, Toxicity and Alternatives by Joel Tickner, Lowell Center for Sustainable Production, 1999
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A Common Agenda for Health and Environment, a statement of commitment to six Generational Goals to be achieved in one generation. Download the report or visit the Toward Tomorrow website to read and support the Agenda.
Environmental and Occupational Causes of Cancer: New Evidence, 2005-2007 By Richard W. Clapp, Molly M. Jacobs, and Edward L. Loechler. Prepared for the Cancer Working Group of the Collaborative on Health and the Environment. October, 2007.
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Investing in Best Practices for Asthma: A Business Case for Education and Environmental Interventions, Asthma Regional Council, 2007, by Hoppin P, Jacobs M, Stillman L.
Enhancing Asthma Management Using In-Home Environmental Interventions: A Review of Public Health Department Programs, Asthma Regional Council. September 2006. By Hoppin P, Jacobs M and Ribble M.
Erosion of the Integrity of Public Health Science in the USA. Occupational and Environmental Medicine by Clapp R, Hoppin P, and Kriebel D. 2006: 63: 367-368
Environmental and Occupational Causes of Cancer. A Review of Recent Scientific Literature. By Richard W. Clapp, Genevieve K. Howe, and Molly M. Jabobs. Prepared for the Cancer Working Group of the Collaborative on Health and the Environment. September, 2005.
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Pitfalls and Opportunities of Litigation-Generated Research, New Solutions, Volume 15, Number 3, pages 277-285, 2005 by Hoppin, P. and Clapp R. IBM Employees v. IBM:
Improving Asthma Management by Addressing Environmental Triggers: Challenges and Opportunities for Delivery and Financing. Asthma Regional Council of New England. Symposium Edition, December 6, 2004.
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Promoting More Sustainable Forms of Production: Reflections on a University Role. by Cathy Crumbley and Joel Tickner. Development 45(3) 113–118. 2002.
The Lowell Center for Sustainable Production: Integrating Environment and Health into Regional Economic Development by David Kriebel, Ken Geiser, and Cathy Crumbley in Approaches to Sustainable Development: The Public University in the Regional Economy, Robert Forrant, Jean L. Pyle, William Lazonick, and Charles Levenstein, editors. Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press. 2001.
Sustainable Production: A Proposed Strategy for the Work Environment by Margaret Quinn, David Kriebel, Ken Geiser, and Rafael Moure-Eraso. American Journal of Industrial Medicine 34:297–304. 1998.
Toxic Chemicals and Childhood Cancer: A Review of the Evidence. By Tami Gouveia-Bigeant and Joel Tickner with contributions from Richard Clapp. Lowell Center for Sustainable Production. May, 2003.
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TACD Briefing Paper on the Precautionary Principle—Draft, by Katherine Barrett and Joel Tickner. Paper written for and presented to the Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue. April 23, 2001.
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Current Status and Implementation of the Precautionary Principle by Joel Tickner and Nancy Myers. Published jointly by the Lowell Center for Sustainable Production and the Science and Environmental Health Network. 1999.
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The Precautionary Principle in Action: A Handbook First Edition (El Principio Precautorio en Acción—Versión en español). Written for the Science and Environmental Health Network by Joel Tickner, Lowell Center for Sustainable Production; Carolyn Raffensperger; Science and Environmental Health Network; and Nancy Myers. Summer, 1999.
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Sustainability Indicators and Management Systems
Indicators of Sustainable Production by Vesela Veleva, Maureen Hart, Tim Greiner, and Cathy Crumbley. Journal of Cleaner Production Volume 9: 447–454 (2001).
Indicators of Sustainable Production: A Case Study on Measuring Eco-Sustainability at Guilford of Maine, Inc. by Timothy J. Greiner, 2001.
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Indicators of Sustainable Production: A Case Study on Measuring Sustainability at Stonyfield Farm, Inc. by Timothy J. Greiner, 2001.
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Indicators of Sustainable Production: A New Tool for Promoting Business Sustainability by Vesela Veleva and Michael Ellenbecker. New Solutions Volume 11(1): 41–62 (2001).
Indicators of Sustainable Production: Framework and Methodology by Vesela Veleva and Michael Ellenbecker. Journal of Clean Production Volume 9: 519–549 (2001).
A Proposal for Measuring Business Sustainability: Addressing Shortcomings in Existing Frameworks by Vesela Veleva and Michael Ellenbecker. Greener Management International Autumn 2001.
Indicators of Sustainable Production: Issues in Measuring and Promoting Progress by Vesela Veleva and Cathy Crumbley. In Approaches to Sustainable Development: The Public University in the Regional Economy, Robert Forrant, Jean L. Pyle, William Lazonick, and Charles Levenstein, editors. Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press. 2001.
Mercury Spills—How Much Do They Cost?
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Case Study: Are Microfiber Mops Beneficial for Hospitals?
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The Sustainable Hospitals Project Website is filled with additional information and publications about making materials and products used in healthcare healthier and safer.
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Sustainable Production and Consumption
"A Survey of Environmental, Health and Safety Risk Management Information Needs and Practices among Nanotechnology Firms in the Massachusetts Region." John Lindberg and Margaret Quinn, University of Massachusetts Lowell for the Project on Emerging Technologies, December 2007.
“Catalyzing Sustainable Consumption at the Local Level: Examples from Massachusetts.” Paper published in the Proceedings of the 8th European Roundtable on Cleaner
Production. Cork, Ireland: ERCP. October 2002.
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"Approaches to Sustainable Production" Book, Published in 2001, University of Massachusetts Press.
Sustainable Production and Consumption: Making the Connection (Instructor’s
Manual with Participant Materials). Published as a module of the Training
Programme for Capacity Building in National Cleaner Production Centres (UNEP
Project CP/4020-00-75-2201). Paris: The United Nations Environment Programme.
September 2002.
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Building Synergy for Sustainable Consumption: The Development of a North American Sustainable Consumption Alliance. Waiting
for Delivery: A Civil Society Assessment of Progress Toward Sustainable Production
and Consumption (A SPAC Watch Report). Rockville, MD: Integrative Strategies Forum. July 2002.
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Proceedings from the Inaugural Meeting of the North American Sustainable Consumption Alliance Planning Group. Lowell Center for Sustainable Production. October 2001.
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Proceedings from the Second Meeting of the North American Sustainable Consumption Alliance Planning Group. Sarnia, Ontario: The Canadian Centre
for Pollution Prevention. June 2002.
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Encouraging Reductions in Households’ Use of Toxic Products Through
Local Partnerships: Lessons for Sustainable Consumption Initiatives. Paper presented at the Workshop on Information and Consumer Decision-Making
for Sustainable Consumption, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD), Paris, January 16–17, 2001. Paris: OECD. March 2002.
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Programs for Promoting Sustainable Consumption in the United States. Methods/Policy Report No. 19. Toxics Use Reduction Institute. December 1999.
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