Arsenic and . . . Apple Juice?

From Food Safety News July 15, 2013

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday proposed a limit for
arsenic in apple juice, two years after testing by Dr. Oz and Consumer Reports spurred widespread consumer concern about the presence of the compound in juice products.

The Environmental Protection Agency already has an arsenic limit for tap water, but the FDA’s new proposal is the first such federal standard for a food product. The proposed limit, or “action level,” for inorganic arsenic —  the harmful form of the chemical that is a known human carcinogen – matches the EPA’s current threshold for inorganic arsenic at 10 parts per billion.

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2013/07/fda-proposes-limit-for-arsenic-in-apple-juice/#.Ue3Pnr7D-AI

Tips for reusing a variety of paper bags

Creative Recycling: Crafts, Activities, and Tips

Quick Crafts and Recycling Tips

Here are great tips for reusing a variety of paper bags. You can cut them open and use them to wrap packages that are to be mailed (make sure the unprinted side is out). You can also wrap presents using paper bags. Make sure the unprinted side is out and then decorate with paint, markers, crayons, stickers, or anything else you like. Use them to protect the work surface while doing messy craft projects. Make an almost-instant pinata by filling the bag with treats, decorating it with some paint and streamers, and hanging it up! Cut into squares or rectangles and flatten (try a warm iron). Use as stationary or drawing paper. Create heavy-duty paper airplanes. Line your walkway with paper bags luminaries. Large bags are great for making kites. Cut out 2 eyes holes and decorate the bag to be a mask. You can also cut a slit down one side, cut out a neck hole and two arm holes, and wear it as a vest. Cut into long strips, fold, and cut out paper chain people, stars, hearts, etc. Paper bags are great for making book covers. Paper bags are also great for making pattern templates.

DIY projects from TerraCycle

T.G.I. ... D.I.Y.!

 From Terra Cycle - - -

"This summer, we're presenting exciting DIY projects every Friday! So break out the crafting supplies and get in on the upcycling action. DIY projects can be found on the DIY Section of our website, social media sites, and blog.

Do-It-Yourself Projects

Looking to put your waste to good use and start your own upcycling projects? Your favorite TerraCycle Design Junkies are here to show you how you can reuse your materials right at home. We’ve created simple step-by-step instructions along with fun video tutorials to walk you through these easy projects. Pick your favorite and get ready to give your garbage another go!

Want more do-it-yourself upcycling projects? Check out the new book ReMake It! loaded with nearly 100 projects written by our very own Chief Design Junkie, Tiffany Threadgould.

http://www.terracycle.com/en-US/pages/do-it-yourself-projects.html "

More Simple No Cost Ways to Raise Money for Trash to Treasure

Our partners at Goodsearch have added more ways to help Trash to Treasure raise money at no cost to you in addition to the ways we have already mentioned here.

Play video games for free here and T2T gets a penny or two.  A great way to keep the kids occumpied on that summer vacation and help our all volunteer nonprofit.  Click here.

We know with the DVR and downloads you miss those old fashion tv ads.  Visit Goodtvads and you just might find a product you are interested in.

Corporations and organizations want to know your opinion.  When you take a survey with Goodsurvey a donation is made to Trash to Treasure.

Is is similar to Goodshop but the coupons and savings are right up front.  When you take advantage of the offers, a donation is made to T2T.

Goodtravel

Who doesn't use the internet to book travel?  With all the popular travel web sites, Goodtravel donates a portion of your travel costs back to T2T with no additional cost to you.  Check it out next time you travel.

Our small all-volunteer organization gets only 1/3 of its operational budget from memberships.  The rest comes from donations and earned income outside of the Center.  Your help makes a difference.

Remember to make Trash to Treasure your selected charity.

Event for International Surfing Day, 6/20

From Chelsea Wilder, Surfrider Foundation, "Our next event is this Thursday (June 20) at the Oar House restaurant in Pompano Beach.

It is International Surfing Day and we'll be debuting a new surf movie (outside on a blowup screen!) by Garrett McNamara as well as paddle boarding around the canals a bit and raffling off some cool gear!"

http://broward.surfrider.org/