What’s the buzz on the latest issues in the Green Community? Check out what you may have missed last week:
EarthTalk: Time to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) of 1976 – The 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), enacted in 1976, is widely considered a failure. When enacted it enabled some 62,000 chemicals (many linked to hormonal, reproductive and immune problems, cancer and a plethora of environmental problems ) to escape testing. Another 22,000 untested chemicals — found in everything from cleaning and personal care products to furniture, building materials, electronics, food and drink containers, even kids’ toys — have come onto the market since.
Produce recalled in 16 states and Canada due to salmonella scare – After testing positive for salmonella in their curly parsley and cilantro, J&D Produce out of Texas is recalling those items as well as 18 additional vegetables and herbs that they distribute to 16 U.S. states and to parts of Canada.
Donate scrap metal to benefit the Tempus Projects' Scrapping for the Arts fundraiser – Tempus Projects is enthusiastic about this unique fundraiser, as it allows them to recycle and create funding without asking for cash donations.
Microblogging gone green: 10 must-see 'green' Tumblr sites – 10 environmental themed Tumblr accounts that you should follow.
This article appears in Jan 13-19, 2011.