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Archive by tag: foodReturn
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How much water is in your football feast?

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How much water is in your football feast?
It takes a lot of water to get much of our food from the field to our forks. With football season underway, people enjoy gathering to watch their favorite teams compete – often with an abundance of food offered. Have you thought about how much water you're eating during your football feast?
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New research finds PFAS in processed foods, wrappers
Recent media reports say processed meat and butter consumers are likely to have increased levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their blood.
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Score big with a water-efficient football feast
In many places around the world, people will gather this weekend to watch the most anticipated football game of the season. Where there are gatherings of people, there are usually generous portions of food. The information below from watercalculator.org can help you consider water-friendly choices like fruits and vegetables when planning your football feast.
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How much water do you eat?

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How much water do you eat?
It might surprise you, however, to know how much water it takes for certain food to arrive at our tables. This amount represents a food item’s water footprint.
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New report illustrates effects of EDCs on endocrine system
A recent medical report from the Endocrine Society and the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) discussed the ways plastics can affect a person's endocrine system.
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When it comes to FOG, can it

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When it comes to FOG, can it
Certain household wastes are better canned than poured down the drain.
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| Categories: | Tags: fats, oils, grease, food, waste, drain, clog, pipe, burst, disposal, fog | View Count: (970) | Bookmark and Share
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Is water a super ingredient?

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Is water a super ingredient?
We all know the importance of water for hygiene, hydration and cleaning, but it also plays an integral role as an ingredient in cooking.
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Microbeads, a small thing that can lead to a big problem
Microbeads in some of our personal care products can lead to pollution and disrupt the food chain
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Sampling Florida's tap water

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The food critic at the Tampa Bay Times, Laura Reiley, recounted her time as a recent water taste test judge at one of AWWA's Florida Section regional meetings.
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The Plain Talk Series - #61

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The Plain Talk Series - #61
Today's question: How can I tell if my toilet is leaking?
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| Categories: | Tags: Plain Talk, Plain Talk Series, Plain Talk About Drinking Water, toilets, leaks, food coloring, flow restrictors | View Count: (1476) | Bookmark and Share