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28 Jul 99 - swim diapers; reusable containers; Enviropigs; more manure ** WASTE PREVENTION FORUM ** -- A project of the National Waste Prevention Coalition -------- Forum archive: http://www.reuses.com/nwpcarchive ------------------- >From Susan Kinsella, Susan Kinsella and Associates, Novato, CA: Following up on the discussion about swim diapers in the Forum a couple of months ago, I saw this article in our local newspaper: "Current recommended chlorine levels for swimming pools are not high enough to kill the parasite Cryptosporidium. The parasite is carried in human feces, and has caused outbreaks among visitors to swimming pools and water parks frequented by small children whose diapers may leak into the pool. Researchers tested water that had fecal matter introduced to simulate conditions in a contaminated pool, and found that the recommended chlorine level did not kill the parasite. The researchers, writing in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's journal, Emerging Infectious Disease, say that improved filtering systems and more frequent turnover of the water pumped into the pool may help. They also say that pools should require children who are not potty-trained to wear rubber pants or leakproof swim diapers." I'm starting to see signs at some local pools now banning all kids under four. I guess even the disposable swim diapers aren't doing a good enough job. E-mail: SEEK251 (AT) aol (DOT) com --------------------- >From Brian McVay, Bring Recycling, Eugene, OR: In response to Mark Clayton and the search for reusable containers for syrups: Here in Eugene, Oregon, we have a local dairy that sells their milk in reusable Merlon (a resin) containers. They employ a deposit redemption system and have had much success reusing. They recently received an award from the Association of Oregon Recyclers for these reusable containers. I contacted the Lochmeade Dairy and they referred me to their supplier, Reid Valve, in Texas. Their number is 214-333-4179. E-mail: bmcvay (AT) worldnet (DOT) att (DOT) net --------------------- Excerpted from an item in the 7/22/99 Solid Waste Report newsletter, quoting an article in the 6/29/99 Baltimore Sun: A WHOLE NEW MEANING TO SOURCE REDUCTION Through genetic engineering, researchers at the University of Guelph in Ontario have created three "Enviropigs" - pigs whose manure contains much less phosphorous than ordinary swine. Phosphorous is the major contaminant from pig feces that is blamed for polluting ground water and surface water through runoff. -------------------- This related item is from the Maryland Department of Agriculture website (also noted in Solid Waste Report newsletter): The state of Maryland is seeking proposals to develop alternative uses of animal waste, "thus reducing the potential for over-nutrification of land and water." Preference will be given to projects that: Reduce the amount of nutrients in animal waste; alter the composition of animal waste in order to reduce nutrient losses; develop alternative waste management strategies; or use animal waste in a production process. The state's Animal Waste Technology Fund has $1 million available for fiscal year 2000 to fund grants, loans and equity investments. Proposals are due by Aug. 31, 1999. For more information, see the website at: http://www.mda.state.md.us/POCOMOKE/RFP.HTM - end -