TRI Data in Action
TRI data are widely used by individuals and organizations for many purposes, some of which are explored on this webpage. Here you will find ideas for applying the TRI to your project or research question, examples of TRI data in action, and links to additional supporting resources.
Who Uses TRI Data?
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Communities
Community members can use TRI to learn how industrial facilities are managing toxic chemicals and what those facilities are doing to prevent pollution.
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Tribes
Tribes can use TRI to identify sources of toxic chemical releases on or near their lands that may impact the health of their communities
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Educators
Teachers can use TRI alone as a source of environmental information or as part of a broader curriculum about topics like environmental justice, green chemistry, and public health.
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Researchers
Scientists, students and others can use TRI chemical information for detailed analyses and can combine TRI data with other datasets.
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Government
Tribal, federal, state, and local government officials can use TRI data to identify facilities releasing toxics and possible impacts to inform policies.
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International
International governments and organizations use TRI data to track progress towards global sustainability goals, and as a model for their own TRI-like programs.
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Advocacy Organizations
Non-profits, grassroots organizations and community coalitions can leverage TRI information to advocate for healthier people and environments.
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Industry
Businesses can use TRI to track industrial sector progress and learn about practices to improve environmental performance and increase source reduction.
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The Press
Journalists can use more than 30 years of nationwide industrial toxic chemical waste management data to investigate and report on environmental issues and trends.
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Explore Data Use Examples
The Catalog of Applied TRI Data Uses is a collection of case studies, articles and other resources which can be used to find examples of how organizations and individuals have used TRI data. You can search the catalog by keyword, type of waste management method or by project focus, such as pollution prevention, risk management or environmental justice.
Search the Catalog of Applied TRI Data Uses
The TRI webinars archive also includes many TRI data use examples.