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Show NIGHTLY LODGING TALLY Projected Tally for the week of July 6 • 12,2008 Which plastics are safe for food? Ccn^-Ifd t) s i t - j fat p^ji^id fttfntm otrtU&rsp« SOURCE: PARK CfTY CHAMBER/BUREAU MEETINGS AND CONVENTIONS Local convention properties have reported that the following groups will meet during the week of July 6 - 12 in Park City. Information is supplied by the Park City Chamber/Bureau. GROUP PROJECTED ATTENDEES Highway Administration Desert Thunder 95 08 OC Bathbusters 08 OC LadyCals 08 Colorado Psyclones Blue 08 . . . . Desert Blaze 03 • IV Eclipse 08 IV Stealth 12U 03 Lil Saints 12U No Fear 96 08 Bomb Squad 10U & 12U . . . . IV Stnalth 08 Scoitsdale Fever 95 08 West Coasl Voodoo 08 OC Crush u^s SoCol Crunch 1 2U 08 S0G.1I Wicked i;:U »'o Entertainment PuL.Loafiuns, ln>.". . . Cordis Corporation California Landscaping Contract>rs A* f| Bicyle C f[j;!!jtir''[i .60 .30 2b 2b .20 .65 .30 30 35 15 .•''•() .. Kraft Upstieom Academy . Park City Food & Wine ... . Uickinson/Jarrott Wedding . .. Liberty Fund Competency & Credentialny livMi'ut*; The Association of Wa'ei let hnolon:;-' Anulex TechnoluQios . ". . US Food Seivioes Credit Union Administration TOTAL ATTENDEES .... 82 Dogi Day Care Drop off your precious pooch while you go out of town. Large fenced yard (NO CAGES). Let your pet be part of our loving family. cables and is a staple in home window frames, floor tiles and siding. This plastic can be used for both food and non-food purposes. Make certain the container has not been treated for use in industry or construction before storing food in it. Submitted by Kathleen Utah State University Extension Some plastics can be recycled for water or food storage while others contain toxins not suitable for storage. In determining which can be reused, a good rule of thumb is that if the container originally stored food, it can be safely used for food again. Consider this information. Total Visitor Nights: 65,036 Weekly High: 9322 IFri.) Nightly Average: 9,291 Year-To-Date: 1,765,238 Nightly Lodging Estimates Occupancy At: 40% B-13 The Park Record Sat/Sun/MorVTues, July 5-8, 2008 CALL FOR RATES & RESERVATIONS (435) 671-5955 dogidaycare@hotmail.com • LDPE - Low density polyethylene plastics arc listed as the number 4 on the triangle code. They are used for a wide range of items such as dry-cleaning bags, bread and frozen food bags and squeezable bottles for mustard and honey. To recycle these for food storage, consider what was in them previously and how easily the containers can be sanitized. This is probably not the best plastic for long-term food storage. • PET or PETE - This type of plastic, polyethylene terephthalate is listed as number 1 inside the recycling triangle diagram. PET plastic is clear, tough and has gas and moisture barrier properties. This plastic is commonly used for beverages such as soft drinks, juices and bottled water, it is also used for foods such as peanut butter, pickles and salad dressing. Keep in mind that there will always be a remaining scent in containers that originally stored food with strong odors. • PP - Polypropylene is noted as the number 5 on the triangle code. This plastic is tough and may be stiff or flexible. Yogurt containers, margarine tubs and medicine bottles are examples of food grade containers made from this plastic. Polypropylene is also used to make ice scrapers, oil funnels, rakes, pallets and refrigerator food storage bins. It is a widely used plastic. • HDPE - High density polyethylene is the plastic commonly used for milk bottles, some juice containers and laundry products. It is.shown as number 2 on the triangle code. These containers can be translucent or colored and arc somewhat stiff and well-suited for packaging products with a short shelf life, such as milk. However, used milk jugs are not well suited as food storage containers. While the plastic is considered food grade, milk containers are difficult to sanitize properly, and the plastic will break down over time. Chlorine bleach containers hold up somewhat belter, but if water is stored in these containers, it should be used for purposes other than drinking, such as for laundry or dishes. Avoid using plastic garbage bags or plastic grocery bags made from this plastic as food storage liners. • • • • • • • ' Make it personal. Get fit your way. • • • • • • • * A NEW LEVEL IN PERFORMANCE TRAINING. www.parkcltyelevcrtlon.com Call Oardle Jackson at 901.1972 Space b limited, calltoreservea compflmentcny one on one session. Mountain Mediation • PS - This is polystyrene, a number 6 on the recycling triangle. It is a rigid plastic or a foam that is clear, hard and brittle. Typical uses include cups, plates, cutlery, egg cartons, meat trays and compact disc jackets. While this is widely used in packaging, it doesn't usually come in containers suitable for food storage. • Other - The last category is the number 7. This code means that the package is made with a resin other than the six listed above or is a combination of two or more of them. For foods and food storage, number 7 containers are commonly found in 3 and 5 gallon reusable water bottles/jugs, some citrus juice containers and ketchup bottles. • PVC - Most think of plastic p i p e s when the t e r m P V C (polyvinyl chloride) is used. The triangle code lists the number 3. This plastic weathers well, is stable for surrounding electrical > > • • • • • < A nonprofit dispute resolution service thai offers confidential, affordable, non-adversarial means of settling conflict. Avoid litigation and court. reduce stress and preserve relationships. Informational meetings... As a general rule, the most common plastics for food storage are made from number 1. 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