How to Create a Gift-Wrap Station Nov 13, 2008
There is one for every budget from see-through plastic containers to impressive wood versions. These options work great for people living in small spaces. (Suite101.com)
Column: What if the coaches ran the country? Nov 13, 2008
Nachos in small, plastic containers with separate areas for chips and cheese, along with hamburgers and hotdogs, would be served at all government functions. Gone are the days of political fundraising with $1000-a-plate dinners and cocktail social hours. (Dallas County News, IA)
Letters for Thursday, November 13, 2008 Nov 13, 2008
Another place you can find evidence of the problem is at the county recycling center in Kapa a. The sign clearly states that only plastic containers labeled 1 and 2 can be recycled, and that the containers should be clean, lids must be removed and no plastic film is allowed. I have seen hundreds of containers with the lids still on, dozens of containers made from plastics labeled 4 and 5, and a remarkable number of containers with some of the product still inside the capped bottle. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
270 jobs lost in Shelby County Nov 11, 2008
It is a global producer of polyethylene terephthalate plastic containers for food, beverages and other uses. A company spokesman was not immediately available for comment. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Arkansas unofficially 5th in sweet potatoes Nov 10, 2008
The farm sells a full line of sweet potatoes in standard 40-pound cartons and reusable rigid plastic containers. Most of their lower grade potatoes are sold to Bright Harvest Sweet Potato Co. in Clarksville, which makes frozen sweet-potato products. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Election year a boost for plastics industry Nov 10, 2008
"Political campaigns will flourish next year. The presidential and legislative elections would also mean higher consumption of plastic containers for food and beverages, as well as plastic bags," Inaplast secretary general Budi Susanto Sadiman said. "Larger harvests would also bring greater demand for durable plastic commodity bags to carry tons of produce. Such large harvests did not happen every year," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Plastic test tubes may skew drug tests results Nov 8, 2008
Simonetta Sipione, who is also at the University of Alberta, though was not involved in the study, said the problem might even extend to sterile plastic containers that were used to grow cells. She said that leaching from plastics might have caused the mysterious death of cultured brain cells in her lab, while studying Huntington's disease. (Sify)
How to Save Money Making Your Own F... Nov 7, 2008
All it takes is some spare freezer-proof plastic containers, or some Tupperware if you re lucky to have some extra ones with lids that fit. Why TV Dinners Are Bad for You and The Planet. (Suite101.com)
Annual Food Drive set for end of the month Nov 6, 2008
The most wanted food items include iron-rich cereal; 100 percent fruit juice in plastic containers; canned fruit (in juice); dry beans (any type); canned vegetables; enriched rice; powdered milk; canned meat, poultry and fish; peanut butter in a plastic container; and pre-packaged meals. If you're shopping at a local grocery store or a warehouse super store, think about the items on the list and buy those, Sly said. (Walnut Creek Rossmoor News, CA)
Editorial -- Help a vet Nov 5, 2008
To drink, send Crystal Lite, instant coffee, instant spiced apple cider mix in individual packets (both regular and diet), instant hot cocoa mix in individual packets (both regular and diet) and half-gallon plastic containers to prepare drink mixes. Food items include Doritos, Tostitos, Pringles, potato chip sticks, pretzels, Fiddle Faddle, crackers, Cheese Nips, salsa and canned dips (not refrigerated), individual-size cheese and crackers and peanut butter and crackers, cups of soup or noodles... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Exposure to plastic chemical BPA may affect behaviors Nov 3, 2008
A FDA subcommittee of Science Board said Wednesday that the agency's review on the chemical widely used in baby bottles and other plastic containers for food and beverages was inadequate or flawed. On Friday the FDA Science Board convened to review the subcommittee s report and concluded that the agency was wrong when it said in August that BPA poses no health risks at current exposure levels. (Food Consumer)
How to Budget and Save Money in the... Nov 3, 2008
Use a laundry marker to note the date food is placed into plastic containers in the refrigerator. This is also useful for noting Best Before dates on items stored in containers in the pantry. (Suite101.com)
* FEATURE: Number of abandoned dogs climbs Nov 2, 2008
Chen keeps about 300 dogs in her 600m2 shelter, a gritty, tin-roofed building littered with plastic containers for food and drinking water. The dogs have their rights and have lives, too. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Taiwanese dogs latest victims of financial crisis Nov 2, 2008
Chen keeps about 300 dogs in her 6,500-square-foot shelter, a gritty, tin-roofed building littered with plastic containers for food and drinking water. Golden retrievers, Labrador retrievers, huskies, beagles and various other dogs blend together happily and fawn over Chen. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Safety Of Baby Bottle Chemical Questioned Oct 30, 2008
With the advisers saying more studies are needed, the FDA is unlikely to move quickly to restrict the use of BPA. Concerned consumers, however, can reduce their exposure by avoiding plastic containers imprinted with the recycling number 7, as many of these contain BPA.. "The panel was very clear, but we don't know if the FDA is going to listen," said consumer activist Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Research Center for Women ies. (CBS News)
Consumers confused about BPA advice Oct 30, 2008
Avoid polycarbonate plastic containers, those imprinted with the recycling number "7" and the letters "PC." Don't microwave foods in these containers. Don't use polycarbonate plastic baby bottles. (MSNBC -- Health)
Blaze kills trapped boys Oct 30, 2008
A statement released by the Opaskwayak Cree Nation yesterday said the materials in the shed were highly flammable, consisting of plastic bags full of clothes and plastic containers. "According to the fire commissioner, the toxic fumes released by the burning materials would have rendered the children unconscious almost immediately," it stated. (Winnipeg Sun)
BPA RESOURCES: What you need to know Oct 30, 2008
Government toxicology scientists say that to reduce exposure, people can avoid non-recyclable plastic containers that have the number 7 on the bottom; avoid using these plastics in the microwave, and don't wash them in the dishwasher with harsh detergents. Sources. (USA Today -- News)
Baby Bottle Safety Health Risks? Oct 30, 2008
Questions linger about the safety of a chemical, bisphenol A or BPA, found in many plastics, including baby bottles, water bottles and plastic containers. Just two months ago, the Food and Drug Administration said that BPA is safe at current levels. (ABC News)
Madison County police blotter Oct 29, 2008
Theft: On Oct. 15, a resident of Sims Kidd Road, Comer, reported the theft of two plastic containers filled with winter clothing that she had placed on the front porch. The woman said her husband had heard a noise outside that morning and the dogs barking. (Athens Banner-Herald)
FDA's Assurances on Safety of Bisphenol A disputed Oct 29, 2008
With the advisers saying more studies are needed, the FDA is unlikely to move quickly to restrict the use of BPA. Concerned consumers, however, can reduce their exposure by avoiding plastic containers imprinted with the recycling number 7, as many of these contain BPA.. The worries about BPA come from the fact that it can mimic the effects of estrogen, a powerful hormone. (W-USA News, DC)
Storage Solutions at Home Oct 28, 2008
There are even plastic containers and baskets that come in bright colors that can blend into your existing dcor. Getting organized doesn't have to be expensive. (RealtyTimes)
Trucker to stay in Maine jail on drug charges Oct 28, 2008
Officials say they found the marijuana in some large plastic containers commonly used to haul fish products. According to an affidavit, Rousselle told officials he was approached by his boss to deliver the load. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Island Images Oct 24, 2008
Aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic containers, newspaper and corrugated cardboard are to be put in the blue bins. Story tools. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Firebombs found at Melbourne high school Oct 24, 2008
The elaborate homemade devices, made of flammable powder and wire in plastic containers, had the potential to ignite and cause significant damage, police said. "These sort of pranks are now out of control," arson squad detective Senior Sergeant Stephen White said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Investors Stock Up On Tupperware Oct 23, 2008
Tupperware, made famous by plastic containers marketed at parties for stay-at-home moms, has diversified under Chief Executive into a beauty-products seller, particularly in emerging markets. The company also sells high-end kitchenware and other products. (Forbes -- Markets)
Readers share favorite convenience food Oct 23, 2008
and put them in small plastic containers in our kids' lunches to try to cut down on our waste. CARMEN PHILLIPS Pine. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Kokua Line: Blue home bins will not affect HI-5 program Oct 22, 2008
The 5-cent redeemable deposit is meant as an incentive to get people to recycle HI-5-marked aluminum, glass and plastic containers ... The blue bins are for aluminum cans; glass bottles and jars (without lids or tops); plastic containers marked with the 1 and 2 number code in a triangle; newspapers, minus magazines and glossy inserts; and corrugated cardboard only ... The 5-cent redeemable deposit is meant as an incentive to get people to recycle HI-5-marked aluminum, glass and plastic... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Goggin: Leftovers go faster in clear containers Oct 22, 2008
The same is true for our home-cooked leftovers when stored in random recycled plastic containers. With a fridge full of Country Crock tubs, it's hard to tell which one holds the butter and not last night's lima beans. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Recycling the other stuff Oct 21, 2008
Plastic containers (shampoo bottles, etc. Check for the imprints of numbers 1 and 2. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Material Matters Oct 19, 2008
More dramatic examples of plastic pollution are the "garbage patches" that accumulate in oceanic gyres and are composed primarily of the remains of plastic bags, plastic containers, and fishing nets. I would like to see all coastal communities ban plastic bags and work harder to keep other plastic packaging from reaching the ocean. (Boston Globe)
People in Business 10-19 Oct 19, 2008
Joseph Vitale Jr. has been appointed to the position of Midwest regional sales representative at Spee-Dee Packaging Machinery Inc. Vitale s industry experience includes sales positions with a manufacturer and distributor of reusable plastic containers for business-to-business applications as well as a manufacturer of quality control inspection equipment for high speed filling lines in the beverage industry. Honors and Awards: Katherine Hermansen, vice president of clinical performance excellence... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Bisphenol A Ban In Manufacturing Baby Bottles and Containers Oct 18, 2008
The FDA's advice for consumers who want to reduce exposure includes avoiding plastic containers imprinted with the recycling number '7,' as many of those contain BPA, and avoid warming food in such containers. or to post comments. (TopNews)
32 cats, note from ill owner left with Ala. vets Oct 16, 2008
Veterinarian Kim Bond said she found three plastic containers poked with holes sitting at her clinic's front door when she got to work at 7 a.m. a week ago. Each cat's name, age, description and medical summary was written on its container. (Albany Times Union)
* World News Quick Take Oct 16, 2008
Veterinarian Kim Bond said she found three plastic containers poked with holes sitting at her clinics front door when she got to work at 7am a week ago. Each cats name, age, description and medical summary was written on its container. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Learning from the past Oct 15, 2008
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THE YOU DOCS Oct 15, 2008
Only plastic containers specifically designed for microwave cooking should be used. Toss them when they show signs of breakdown. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Hotel forced to swap to plastic Oct 15, 2008
"The Star Bar and Grill will be required to serve all drinks in plastic containers from 11.30pm each night and remove all glasses from patrons and public areas.". The Star Bar was one of many central Sydney pubs that chose not to take part in a trial launched last December involving the use of plastic cups after 11pm on weekends and a 3am lockout. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
BUSINESS TRAVELER: Breaking the bottled water habit Oct 15, 2008
Most bottled water is sold in small plastic containers like the ones we buy at airports. The (CRI) estimates Americans buy more than 28 billion single serving bottles annually. (USA Today -- Money)
States Ask For No BPA in Baby Products Oct 14, 2008
Consumers can avoid plastic containers imprinted with the recycling number '7,' as many of those contain BPA, and avoid warming food in such containers, the FDA said. More than 90 percent of Americans have traces of BPA in their bodies, but the FDA says the levels of exposure are too low to pose a health risk, even for infants and children. (ABC News)
Oakland writer's new book on renewable economy Oct 13, 2008
Coca-Cola looked at its environmental footprint and found that of all the things it does- sourcing aluminum, glass and plastic containers, sourcing water, manufacturing and distributing - the biggest footprint is refrigeration. It's Coke machines and fountains in restaurants. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Green Your School Life Oct 12, 2008
Use plastic containers, cloth napkins, and silverware instead of plasticware. See if you can get your school involved in a food donation program to donate unused food from the cafeteria instead of throwing it away. (Suite101.com)
Short Orders: Bang For Your Grocery Buck Oct 11, 2008
For very little money, you can pick up packs of cheap but durable plastic containers at your grocery store (watch for coupons ... Not only do they fill up landfills with trash that will take centuries to degrade, they're more expensive to use than plastic containers in the long run ... A set of good-quality plastic containers with tight-sealing lids will prolong the shelf life of things like flour, corn meal, rice, beans and other staples frequently bought in bulk. (WNBC.com, NY)
* Japanese company suspends konjac jelly cup production Oct 8, 2008
A package of Konnyaku Batake comes with six to 12 small heart-shaped plastic containers, designed for consumers to squeeze and suck out a mouthful of jelly. The jelly, flavored with a variety of fruits like mango, lemon and grape, has been popular because of its low calorie count and its intestinal benefits. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
How water turned to wine Oct 8, 2008
"I called my neighbours and they turned on their taps and it was the same - the word quickly spread and everyone filled up bottles and plastic containers with the wine.". Mayor Palozzi said: "People were calling it a miracle which it wasn't - it was a mistake.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Swapping Baking Stress for Sweet Success and Memories Oct 7, 2008
Remember Tools of the Trade -- Make sure that each guest brings their own cookie sheets and plastic containers for finished creations. As host, offer to provide all other decorative accoutrements. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Plastics in Our Diet: The Need for BPA Regulation Oct 3, 2008
Yet plastic monomers and polymers notably bisphenol-A, phthalates and polyvinyl chloride can leach into our food from baby bottles, plastic wraps, water bottles, soda can liners and certain plastic containers that are heated in a microwave. The few health and safety laws that are marginally pertinent to such chemicals are not nearly as precautionary. (Scientific American)
ERROL CASTENS:Time moves on ... and so does progress Oct 3, 2008
"Microwave ovens. Plastic containers. Non-stick pans. Ice makers. Clothes dryers. Pantyhose. And while they're an environmental disaster for everyday use, how did young families travel before disposable diapers?". That mention raised mentions of technologies that have made car travel easier and safer - fuel injection, radial tires, GPS systems, anti-lock brakes, airbags, limited-access highways and cup holders, just to name a few. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Bottled-water firm introduces deposit Oct 3, 2008
A major bottled-water company is voluntarily introducing a 25-cent deposit on its half-litre-sized plastic containers in Ontario, British Columbia and the Maritime provinces, responding to criticism that too many of the throwaway bottles aren't being recycled and are ending up as litter ... All the plastic containers collected will be sent to recycling. (Globe and Mail -- National)
* Pottering about in Yingge Sep 25, 2008
Instead, all sushi is pre-made and packed into plastic containers. The cold noodles, which come with half of a preserved salty duck egg, were better. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Annual dry-season drought hits Bali's poor regions Sep 25, 2008
Large plastic containers filled with water were strapped to the backs of these motorbikes. Sarikuma looked at the containers with a longing gaze. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
UPDATE 2-P&G again sues Kraft over plastic coffee containers Sep 24, 2008
P&G started selling Folgers coffee in plastic containers in 2003. The company claims the new packaging has helped boost sales for Folgers over the past five years. (Reuters)
Karin: Lasagna Florentine Sep 24, 2008
Lasagna freezes very well, so I like to freeze individual portions in plastic containers to take to work for lunch. Add a tossed salad for a meal that comes in at $13. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Snakes on plane Sep 24, 2008
The snakes were wrapped in white calico bags and the spiders in clear plastic containers, and were euthanased because of their potential quarantine risk. The find follows another case last week, where three men were arrested and charged for attempting to smuggle lizards out of Western Australia. (The Age, Australia)
* Number of sickened babies skyrockets Sep 23, 2008
But he said lawmakers had to allow room for a tiny amount of the chemical because of migration from plastic containers and environmental pollution. Under the law, suppliers or food traders will be prosecuted if they import food products for infants or pregnant women with melamine concentration exceeding 1 milliliter per kilogram. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Police station almost ready for PTC cops Sep 23, 2008
Testing confirmed some landfill debris concrete, rubber, plastic containers, glass, asphalt and compost on the back side of the property, but not where the building is sited, Logsdon said. Testing showed no contaminants in the ground where the building was erected, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
KTMB employees cook porridge for passengers Sep 23, 2008
30am yesterday to prepare 10 huge pots of the porridge, a favourite during Ramadan, and packed them into small plastic containers. Komuter Service general manager Mohd Zain Mat Taha said more than 2,000 packs of bubur lambuk were distributed to passengers. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
WHO says nearly 2 billion at risk from dengue in Asia Sep 23, 2008
"Human practices such as rainwater harvesting and inappropriate disposal of used tyres, plastic containers and metal cans have created new opportunities for vector breeding.". Other key factors were migration, demographic changes, and rapid growth in urban areas. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Medora Sep 23, 2008
Dispose of old tires, cans, plastic containers, ceramic pots, or other unused containers that can hold water. Do not overlook containers that have become overgrown by aquatic vegetation. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Buzz Briefs: Hilary Swank, R. Kelly Sep 19, 2008
It arrived in plastic containers. She says she heated the oven but didn't know what to transfer the food to or if it should be covered. (CBS News)
We can stop the cancer epidemic Sep 19, 2008
Reducing exposure to many of the well-characterized chemical carcinogens abundant in our modern environments (pesticides, estrogens, benzene, PCBs, PVCs and bisphenol A from heating liquids in plastic containers, alkylphenols in cleaning products, parabenes and phthalates in cosmetics and shampoos, etc. would contribute even further to lessen the cancer risk. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Gang's cash raid on security van Sep 18, 2008
They stole the cash stacked in grey plastic containers and made off in a small red car along St Fagans Street. No-one was injured in the raid. (BBC News -- UK)
Bob Bowen of Clayton fills up several plastic gasoline containers at On the Run in Rabun Gap. Bowen stocked up on gasoline to avoid paying exorbitant prices. Sep 18, 2008
"Diane Pate of Clayton said she hoped the outcome of the presidential election in November would help remedy the situation."We need to listen to Sarah Palin and open up those oil fields," she said.Bob Bowen of Clayton filled up several plastic containers Friday at On the Run in Rabun Gap in anticipation of gasoline prices rising further over the weekend."I have to go on a trip to Mississippi this weekend, and I was afraid I wouldn't be able to fill up," he said. "Whether I do it today or... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Problems With Plastics? Sep 17, 2008
"It's not easy because it's not clearly labeled. One thing is that on the bottom of hard plastic containers, it makes plastic hard, on the bottom of hard plastic containers is the number 7." LaPook said, noting that it can be difficult to read the number on some containers. "For now that is the one we know (contains BPA) for sure. "Now, it's also in the lining of cans, it's in soda cans and food cans, it can potentially leech out, that's the fear," LaPook said. "What about baby bottles. (CBS News)
Boston Trash Talk Sep 17, 2008
Acceptable materials that can be placed in recycling boxes include glass bottles and jars, tin and aluminum cans and foils, all plastic containers and milk and juice carton/drink boxes ... Materials collected include plastic containers, glass, tin and aluminum cans and foil, and aseptic packaging such as juice box containers. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
