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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 2008
Page
28
TerraCycle recycles Kendall Jackson wine barrels into outdoor composters and rain barrels. The oak barrels are cleaned for yard use and act as rotary composters for grass clippings and leaves. A roller system aids loading and turning the barrel. each unit lists 99 dollars and is sold at Sam's Club locations and garden centers.
Single use caulk pouches replace bulky tubes and fit around molding, trim, fixtures, and gaps. Available at Lowe’s, Ace, True Value, and Do It Best in white acrylic or silicone, 1.25 ounce packs priced 2.29 to 2.99 dollars.
Rechargeable batteries power tools, phones, laptops, and camcorders but require proper disposal due to heavy metals. Do not trash them. drop-off sites at retailers like Home Depot and Radio Shack recycle them. Find local locations at call2recycle.org.
When floods occur organic producers may request a temporary variance under the National Organic Program for crop rotation, but certification of an operation is not changed by flooding says Joar Shaffer of the USDA.
Carly Weber highlights eco friendly tableware from Pottery Barn Crate & Barrel and Branch Home with recycled plastic utensils cups and plates. Prices range 4.50 to 7 per set and 5.50 for 24 utensils with colorful shade options. Use and recycle to cut waste this season.
Recycable tableware priced at 4.50 to 7 for 10 units and utensils 5.50 for 24 and cups 6 for 10 are described as made from 100 percent recycled plastic. They are available in tulip red pear green ocean teal and lilac shades.
These melamine serving pieces from Pottery Barn are lightweight yet sturdy enough for potato salad. Priced at $9 to $14, they are dishwasher safe and add color to every summer gathering.
Made from bamboo a rapidly renewable resource these plates and serving dishes present a sleek sustainable option from Crate & Barrel priced four to six dollars. Hand wash and they will last for many summers to come.
Branch Home offers sugar cane fiber plates and potato starch utensils that are compostable. Prices listed were $6.50 to $9 for 50 plates and $14 for 50 utensils, with products suitable for home composting.
A guide on window treatments from Beautiful Windows details blinds drapery and alternative coverings. The piece also mentions Beehive Studio color blogging on Color Buzz offering advice on paint choices and finishing rooms with trends and tips.
The Gazette announces its annual Discovery section in Linn and Johnson counties to help new residents. It will publish Sept 21 and lists clubs lodges and organizations open to newcomers. Submit group description meeting time contact name phone email and mailing address online email mail or fax by July 21.
A dessert feature using egg roll wrappers as a crust for chocolate drizzled strawberry ice cream tarts. Readily available wrappers are baked into crisp shells then filled with reduced fat strawberry ice cream and fresh berries.
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