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HINTS FROM HELOISE: Down pillows may carefully be washed, retain shape Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 12:14AMDear Readers: Many people wonder whether down pillows can be machine-washed. The answer? Yes, but yo ...
Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen Press Release. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:23PMMrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. of Albert Lea, MN has been notified by a supplier that a certain seasoning ingredient it supplied to Mrs. Gerry’s contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Hints from Heloise: Down pillows washable, with care Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:09PMDear Readers: Many people wonder whether down pillows can be machine-washed. The answer? Yes, but you want to use a gentle cycle, warm water and a mild detergent. Here are some helpful hints for cleaning fluffy pillows:
Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen Press Release Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:08PMMrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, Inc. of Albert Lea, MN has been notified by a supplier that a certain product it supplies to Mrs. Gerry’s contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
I-Team Report: A Level of Concern Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:32PMWhen cyanide began showing up in wastewater destined for the Illinois River, one of the Midwest's largest petrochemical plants southwest of Chicago didn't know why.
U.S. Bottled Water Industry Has Very Small Environmental Footprint According to New Life Cycle Inventory Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:14PMSmall pack bottled water generates 46 percent less CO2 eq. when compared to soft drinks also packaged in PET plastic. (PRWeb Mar 10, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/Bottled_Water_Industry/Environmental_Footprint/prweb3711574.htm
IBM looks to clean up plastics Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:12PMShaun Nichols in San Francisco, V3.co.uk , Thursday 11 March 2010 at 02:56:00 Research aims for recyclable and biodegradable materials IBM is partnering with Stanford University in a new research effort targeting eco-friendly plastics. The two groups have detailed a new recycling process which could allow manufacturers to better process and reuse plastic computer parts created from plants. The ...
IBM looks to clean up plastics Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 9:00PMIBM is partnering with Stanford University in a new research effort targeting eco-friendly plastics.
Heloise 3/11/10 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:51PMDOWN PILLOWS GET WASHED UPDear Readers: Many people wonder whether down pillows can be machine-washed. The answer? Yes, but you want to use a gentle cycle, warm water and a mild detergent. Here are some helpful hints for cleaning fluffy pillows:n Check the ticking to be sure it is strong and the seams are firmly sewn ... otherwise you’ll end up with a washer full of feathers!n Wash only two ...
Today in Most Innovative Companies Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:29PMNews of note from our Most Innovative Companies, including Apple, IBM, and Samsung. Apple : If the iPhone's market share wasn't enough, even Steve Jobs' legal team is scaring away potential competitors now. Since Apple filed suit against HTC over alleged patent-infringment, analysts say that "top-tier smartphone makers" are now revising plans for mobile devices, out of fear of potential lawsuits ...
Keeping Your Home Clean And 'Green' Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:08PMMethod charges ahead with its eco-friendly cleaning products.
Fake Intel Core i7-920 Processors Shipped By New Egg Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:26PMNew Egg, the second largest online retailer within the United States finds themselves in the midst of a controversy due to them shipping fake Intel Core i7-920 processors to some online customers. The findings come about after Hard OCP was sent one of the counterfeit Intel processors. The packaging which housed the fake goods could [...]
Peerless Coffee Brews More Efficient Waste Management Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:03PMThe Oakland-based coffee roaster started working with StopWaste in 2000, received an education in sorting and recycling trash, and eventually moved on to using more-efficient equipment and making deliveries in a new way.
Product Review: Kup Buddy Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:37PMA New Product That Offers No Spills!
Annie Leonard: The Story of Stuff: Externalized Costs and the $4.99 Radio Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:59PMCompanies are shoving pollution and climate change onto communities around the world. People everywhere pitched in, so I could buy a $4.99 radio, so cheap that if it broke I'd just throw it away.
Some plastics are harmful Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:15PMWhile researching the different types of plastic, I came across an article on baby bottles, which are made of #7 (polycarbonate) plastic.
New pill popping "Pac-Med"machine at the hospital Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:09AMThere was a time that there were so many discarded medications at the Timmins and District Hospital (TDH) at the end of the month, you could fill a garbage can with old pills, capsules and tablets.
The Ode: Steelback Brewery Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:05AMUgly plastic bottles. A marketing budget that sometimes exceeded revenues. An oddly indifferent slogan. Eight years actually wasn't a bad run.
Use white card to test a mirror's age Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:05AMMirrors have been used since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans used polished metal disks. It was not until the 16th century in Venice that someone came up with the idea of using a thin piece of glass backed by a reflecting piece of metal.
Water practically flies off 'near perfect' hydrophobic surface that refuses to get wet Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:26PMEngineering researchers have crafted a flat surface that refuses to get wet. Water droplets skitter across it like ball bearings tossed on ice.
Old Home Foods Announces Voluntary Ingredient-Related Recall of Spinach Dip Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:52PMOld Home Foods Inc. of New Brighton, MN has been notified by Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen of Albert Lea, Minnesota that a certain seasoning ingredient MGK procured that is used in Old Home's Spinach Dip contains hydrolyzed vegetable protein that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Maui officials discuss upcoming plastic bag ban Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:07PMWAILUKU — Maui County residents and visitors go through 50 million plastic bags every year. That's right, said county Recycling Coordinator Hana Steel, 50 million.
What to do in an eco emergency Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:49PMHave you spilled a bit of paint, had some motor oil leak in the garage or dropped a CFL bulb? Here's what you can do in the event of one of these eco emergencies.
Bottled Water: A Sustainable Alternative? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:35PMThe theme of this 2010 World Water Day which is celebrated on March 22 is “Clean Water for a Healthy World”.
Students working for tobacco-free parks Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:26PMThe Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) and their sponsors Officer Mike Bell and Dennie Christian came to City Council on Tuesday night to give a presentation. The SWAT team spent just 30 minut...
Narcotics unit arrests men on marijuana charges Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:04AMAs part of a continuing crackdown on drug dealers in town, three Stamford men accused of selling marijuana to teens were nabbed during an undercover drug bust Thursday morning, officials said.
SFG continues growth, adding jobs Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:32AMBig Sandy-based Strategic Fulfillment Group’s growing operations were displayed Monday for a joint meeting of the Big Sandy Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce.
Rexam to expand in Franklin, hire up to 46 Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:19PMRexam, a European giant that specializes in the manufacturing of packaging for consumer products, is expanding its operations in Franklin, creating up to 46 new jobs by the end of this year.
BPI double profits but lower demand likely to slow recovery Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:24PMBRITISH Polythene Industries more than doubled its profits last year as raw material costs fell, but it warned that it expected little recovery in demand in 2010.
Environment: Polystyrene not benign Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:24PMI REFER to the letter "Polystyrene use no threat to climate" (NST, Feb 18) and wish to point out the sophistry of the arguments put forward in the said letter.
Marks & Spencer sets out its sustainable stall Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:11PMCustomer / employer initiatives Green engagement The high-street bellwether wants customers to engage with its Plan A through a competition. "Your Green Idea" encourages shoppers to submit ideas for environmental change and offers a £100,000 prize for the winner.
Torrance toy manufacturer values simplicity Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:15PMSmall World Toys in Torrance is a niche-market toy manufacturer that specializes in developmental and educational toys. That means more old-school ways to play.
Back to basics Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:15PMFinally, an organic clothing line for eco-warriors.
2 Companies Expand, Create New Jobs Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:05PMTwo Richmond, Ind., companies have announced expansions that will create nearly 30 new full-time jobs and a combined investment of $1.6 million.
Society of Plastics Engineers Names Associated Packaging Technologies a 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award Winner Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:34PMFood Tray Maker Is Among Nine Honorees to Be Feted at Global Plastics Environmental Conference in March
Fairlawn company buys McCann Color of Green Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:21PMA. Schulman officials said the purchase of McCann will provide growth opportunities. They said it will close its facility in Medina County and move that production to the McCann facility.
Society of Plastics Engineers Names Associated Packaging Technologies a 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award Winner Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:19PMCHADDS FORD, PA--(Marketwire - 03/01/10) - The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) has named Associated Packaging Technologies (APT), the Chadds Ford, PA-based maker of CPET and RePET (recycled PET) food trays, a recipient of a GPEC 2010 Environmental Stewardship Award , which recognizes "Sustainability & Recycling: Raising the Bar in Today's Economy." The award will be given to APT and eight ...
Former Tri-County Tech president Don Garrison dies Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:16AMJust hours after the death of former Tri-County Technical College President Don Garrison on Saturday, some of those he knew him spoke about how much they admired his personality and dedication.Garrison, who served as the second president of the Pendleton-based school from 1971 until his retirement in 2003, was brought to Greenville Hospital System after he suffered a stroke Thursday. He died ...
Chico man convicted on drug charges in federal court Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:41AMSACRAMENTO — A Chico man was convicted by a federal jury Friday on a charge of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Canada's pharmaceutical products industry stands out strong during recession Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:01AMCanada's pharmaceutical products industry stands out for its strong growth during the 2008-09 recession. This sets it apart from other industries covered in the Winter 2010 edition of The Conference Board of Canada's Canadian Industrial Profile Service - chemicals, plastic and rubber products, non-metallic mineral products, and computer and electronic products, which will take at least a couple ...
Firefighters offer prevention tips Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:25PMWhen Cape Coral resident Jeany Laurenti's daughter noticed a fire inside their oven one late Sunday afternoon, the 18-year-old alerted the others in the home and immediately called for help. "My daughter saw the flames," Laurenti said. "She called 911." The oven was on and preheating, as the family had several people over for a party and was preparing to cook.
'This is a major step for us, for this city' Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:11PMFrom now on the drugs coming out of Biolyse Pharma will be made and packaged right here in St. Catharines. "This is a major step for us, for this city and this company," Biolyse Pharma CEO and president Brigitte Kiecken said.[...]
Time for us to break the bottled-water habit Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:10PMWe all know that drinking water is good for us. But half of Americans are still buying their water in disposable plastic bottles. That's an enormous waste of both resources and money but I bet you didn't know it's also a waste of water.
Triad plant opens new foam recycling site Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:48PMOld egg cartons, foam plates and cups now have a more useful future than just the bottom of the landfill. On Thursday, a Triad plant opened one of the state's first foam recycling centers that changes polystyrene foam into a number of usable items.
What exactly is BPA? Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 12:01PMBPA is an industrial chemical used primarily to make polycarbonate plastic (typically classified as plastic #7 or "Other" plastic) and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastic has two key attributes that make it appealing: It's clear and virtually shatterproof.
The straight story on BPA Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:51AMYou've probably heard a great deal over the past few months about bisphenol A (BPA), a plastics additive used in countless consumer products. So what's the real story?
Wisconsin businesswoman gets national attention for Disney poster concept Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:51AMA Disney movie scene poster that can be mounted on a child's bedroom wall without push-pins or tape, and glittery characters from the movie that the child can stick right onto the poster.
Tools and Resources from Earth911.org Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:50AMYou've probably heard a great deal over the past few months about bisphenol A (BPA), a plastics additive used in countless consumer products. What exactly is BPA?
Rotary Indexing Screen Printers offer 360° printing of rounds. Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:53AMWith up to 8 printing heads, K 15-CNC Series prints on cylindrical, conical, oval, flat plastic and glass bottles, cups, cartridges, and plastic tubes with speeds up to 5.400 cycles/hr. Variable article and screen movements are controlled by servo motors and CNC-axis. Data input of article related parameters via touch panels allows automatic adjustment of screen stroke, article rotation, and ...
Greif, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2010 Results Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:05PM-