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Tools For Food Allergy Sufferers [Sensors + Apps]

Tech Tools To Help Prevent Allergic Reactions If you suffer from food allergies or shop for anyone who does, you know that it can often be difficult to find "safe" products at the grocery store . Try the Spoon Guru App . Simply scan foods labels and the app will alert you of any concerns based upon your (or your family member's) preset profile. (User must register for an account and create a profile, select allergens of concern and save.) Free. iOS and Android. Do you or does someone you know suffer from a peanut allergy ? A new consumer product called the Nima Peanut Sensor 1 (a handheld device + associated mobile app) might be of help. "Nima is recognized as a leader in allergen research and has been awarded a grant from the National Institute of Health to develop the peanut sensor." This is technology moving the needle in the right direction, a potentially life-saving one. Remember to read the small print at the product website. What about gluten ? ...
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Recycle Your Own Aluminum!

Check your local area for scrap metal recyclers that accept non-commercial customers. Call around or browse online. If you can find such a business nearby, it could be worthwhile for you to recycle your own aluminum, whether or not recycling pickup is offered as a municipal service. (Only recycle items without a direct resell value via municipal service.)

Scrap metal recyclers generally pay cash for aluminum, by the pound. 

HINT: The price fluctuates based on a number of factors, like market glut, but expect it to go UP if America is involved in a Trade War and there are tariffs on aluminum imports (like now).

If your household purchases products that often come in aluminum containers (think cans) like sodas or beer, setup a separate household recycling bin for aluminum only and when you collect a decent amount take it in to a scrap metal recycler yourself to recoup some of the money you've spent on the beverages or whatever.

You could end up with a nice chunk of change in your pocket while still doing good (recycling).
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Aluminum Cans Recycling Facts*
  • Aluminum is the most recyclable of all materials. Discarded aluminum is more valuable than any other item in the recycling bin.
  • Last year (2017), Americans recycled 61 billion aluminum cans, saving the energy equivalent of 17 million barrels of crude oil.
  • Recycling ONE aluminum can saves enough energy to keep your television running for 3 hours! [Always purchase Energy-Star rated appliances, when possible. -- Editor]
*For more information on Aluminum recycling, visit the Aluminum Association.
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