Toxic Release Inventory (TRI)

02.10.2025

An EPA database (available to the public) that contains information on toxic chemical releases and other waste management activities reported annua...

toxic air pollutant

Poisonous substances in the air that come from natural sources (for example, radon gas from the ground) or from manmade sources (for example, chemi...

Total Suspended Solids (TSS)

TSS represents the total amount of solid matter in a representative water sample that is retained on a membrane filter. It includes all sediment an...

Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ)

The amount of an extremely hazardous substance present at a facility above which the facility’s owner/operator must give emergency planning notific...

thread

Usually a stand of yarn that has been plied, twisted and finished for smoothness, used in sewing.

thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)

A type of polyurethane with notable strength and elasticity that is also less flammable compared to other polyurethane fabrics.

The Next Industrial Revolution

This emerging movement of production and commerce eliminates the concept of waste, uses energy from renewable sources and celebrates cultural and b...

textured

A generic term for a variety of bulked, loopy or crimped yarns that have greater volume and surface interest.

terry cloth

A pile fabric (usually cotton) with uncut loops on both sides; extremely water absorbent and used to make bath towels and bath robes.