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One of the most important tactics not only in the world of NASCAR and oval racing but the broader motorsports umbrella as a whole is a phenomenon called drafting. Often referred to as slipstreaming by the Europeans, the science behind the effect a car experiences when directly behind another one remains the same. As a car drives down the track, one of the many forces it has to overcome to gain as well as maintain speed is moving the actual air out of its way. This force increases as speeds increase, with the car having to work much harder as it nears its top speed. Back when NASCAR was still in its adolescent days, Junior Johnson became the first driver to manipulate this effect and take advantage. Realizing how a car closely following another one in front usually meant the both of them could go that slight bit faster, Johnson became one of the first drivers to understand how to use the air to his advantage. Amplified by the fact that NASCAR still used relatively close to ‘stock’ cars during the 60s, the machines’ boxy designs further amplified the drafting effect. One of the many wins of his career, the victory during the 1960 Daytona 500 came courtesy of Johnson’s ability to understand this effect better than others. “I’m sure that a lot of drivers had felt things with the air not knowing exactly what to do or how to use it, and then Junior taught them exactly what this was about. He didn’t talk a lot about it because this was an advantage he had at the time,” elaborated former driver Dale Jarrett looking back at the 1960 Daytona 500. The subtle art of drafting, which was discovered by racers in the sixties, has evolved into what NASCAR is in current times. The sport has seen a build-up of the same effect and how to use it ever since, with plate racing becoming a byproduct of drafting in the sport, with amplified emphasis on how a car pierces its way through the air. This, in turn, gave birth to pack racing, which sees almost the entirety of the field bunched together, following each other closely to gain an advantage by catching, you guessed it, the draft of the car in front. The Next Gen era is also affected by this complex phenomenon, however, in a completely different way. In the modern day and age, the seventh-generation racecar is often criticized for its lack of drafting abilities, in turn making overtaking difficult for the following cars. Drivers are often seen using this effect to defend as well, with the term aero-blocking cropping up now and then. This falls on the complete opposite spectrum of what Junior Johnson took advantage of back in the day. Confusing, isn’t it? Guess now we know why the industry requires engineers and aerodynamicists to get the best out of each car and driver today, something the racers from the sixties could hardly imagine at the time.Article content OTTAWA — Canada got back in the win column at the world junior hockey championship. It wasn’t pretty. Oliver Bonk, Caden Price and Mathieu Cataford, into the empty net, scored as the wobbly host country picked up an unconvincing 3-0 victory over Germany on Sunday. Carter George made 25 saves to register the goaltender’s second straight shutout for the Canadians, who were coming off Friday’s stunning 3-2 upset loss to Latvia in a shootout. Nico Pertuch stopped 33 shots for Germany, which dropped its Group A opener at the men’s under-20 tournament to the United States 10-4 before falling 3-1 to Finland. Canada entered with a 17-0 record all-time and a combined 107-26 score against Germany at the world juniors, including last year’s 6-3 victory in Gothenburg, Sweden, and an 11-2 drubbing at the 2023 event in Halifax. Despite another sub-par performance, the victory sets up a New Year’s Eve matchup against the U.S. for first place in the pool after the Americans fell 4-3 to the Finns in overtime earlier Sunday. Canada suffered one of the powerhouse nation’s worst defeats in tournament history Friday when Latvia — outscored 41-4 in four previous meetings at the event — shocked the hockey world. And while the plucky Latvians were full marks for their victory, the Canadians were largely disjointed and surrendered the middle of the ice for long stretches despite firing 57 shots on goal. There was more of the same Sunday. Head coach Dave Cameron made a couple of changes to Canada’s lineup — one out of necessity and another for tactical reasons. With star defenceman Matthew Schaefer, who could go No. 1 at the 2025 NHL draft, out of the world juniors after suffering an upper-body injury against Latvia, Vancouver Canucks prospect Sawyer Mynio drew in. Cameron also sat forward Porter Martone in favour of Carson Rehkopf. Canada opened the scoring on the power play, which also had a new look after going 1-for-7 through the first two games, when Bonk scored from his normal bumper position in the slot off an Easton Cowan feed at 9:40 of the first period. Sam Dickinson then chimed a one-timer off the post on another man advantage before George, who was in goal for Canada’s 4-0 opener against the Finns, made a couple of stops on the penalty kill inside a red-clad Canadian Tire Centre. Petruch made a big stop off Tanner Howe in the second before also denying Calum Ritchie from the slot on a power play, but the Canadians again looked completely out of sorts against what was a decidedly inferior opponent on paper. Berkly Catton hit another post for Canada early in the third. Tanner Molendyk also found iron. Unable to register a 5-on-5 goal against either Latvia or Germany through more than 120 minutes of action, Price scored on a shot that caromed off the end boards and went in off Pertuch with 4:58 left in regulation to make it 2-0 before Cataford iced it into the empty net on another nervy night for the 20-time gold medallists. LATVIAN REACTION The U.S. beat Latvia 5-1 on Saturday, less than 24 hours after the Europeans’ upset of Canada. American captain Ryan Leonard said the Latvians were impressive — even on short rest. “That team’s no joke,” said the Washington Capitals prospect. “You can’t really treat anyone different, especially in this short of a tournament.” UP NEXT Germany will meet Latvia on Monday in a crucial game at the bottom of the Group A standings. Canada now turns its attention to Tuesday’s clash against the U.S. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 29, 2024.‘They’ve done everything right’: Matt Rhule takes stock of Nebraska football’s week in NYC
Jimmy Carter, the 39th US president, has died at 100 ATLANTA (AP) — Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died. He was 100 years old and had spent more than a year in hospice care. The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy. He defeated President Gerald Ford in 1976 promising to restore trust in government but lost to Ronald Reagan four years later amid soaring inflation, gas station lines and the Iran hostage crisis. He and his wife Rosalynn then formed The Carter Center, and he earned a Nobel Peace Prize while making himself the most internationally engaged of former presidents. The Carter Center said he died peacefully Sunday afternoon in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. Jimmy Carter: Many evolutions for a centenarian ‘citizen of the world’ PLAINS, Ga. (AP) — The 39th and longest-lived U.S. president, James Earl Carter Jr., died Sunday at the age of 100. His life ended where it began, in Plains, Georgia. He left and returned to the tiny town many times as he climbed to the nation’s highest office and lost it after four tumultuous years. Carter spent the next 40 years setting new standards for what a former president can do. Carter wrote nearly a decade ago that he found all the phases of his life challenging but also successful and enjoyable. The Democrat's principled but pragmatic approach defied American political labels, especially the idea that one-term presidents are failures. The Latest: Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at age 100 Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100. The 39th president of the United States was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government when he assumed the presidency in 1977 and then built a reputation for tireless work as a humanitarian. He earned a Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He died Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter was sworn in as president on Jan. 20, 1977, after defeating President Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 general election. He left office on Jan. 20, 1981, following his 1980 general election loss to Ronald Reagan. Jimmy Carter: A brief bio Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at his home in Plains, Georgia. His death comes more than a year after the former president entered hospice care. He was 100 years old. Jetliner skids off runway and bursts into flames while landing in South Korea, killing 179 SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A jetliner skidded off a runway, slammed into a concrete fence and burst into flames in South Korea after its landing gear apparently failed to deploy. Officials said all but two of the 181 people on board were killed Sunday in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters. The 737-800 operated by Jeju Air plane arrived from Bangkok and crashed while attempting to land in the town of Muan, about 290 kilometers (180 miles) south of Seoul. Footage of the crash aired by South Korean television channels showed the plane skidding across the airstrip at high speed, evidently with its landing gear still closed. Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east HOUSTON (AP) — A strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi. Strong storms moving eastward Sunday are expected to continue producing gusty, damaging winds, hail and tornadoes through Sunday. That is according to National Weather Service meteorologist Frank Pereira. So far, the line of severe weather has led to about 40 tornado reports from southeastern Texas to Alabama, Pereira said, but those reports remain unconfirmed until surveys of damage are completed. Israeli hospital says Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An Israeli hospital says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has undergone successful prostate surgery. Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center said his prostate was removed late Sunday and that he was recovering. Netanyahu’s office had said Justice Minister Yariv Levin, a close ally, would serve as acting prime minister during the procedure. Doctors ordered the operation after detecting an infection last week. Netanyahu is expected to remain hospitalized for several days. With so much at stake, Netanyahu’s health in wartime is a concern for both Israelis and the wider world. Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections BEIRUT (AP) — Syria’s de facto leader has said it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans on dissolving his Islamist group that led the country’s insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country. Ahmad al-Sharaa, who leads Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the group leading the new authority in Syria, made the remarks in an interview Sunday. That's according to the Saudi television network Al-Arabiyya. It comes almost a month after a lightning insurgency led by HTS overthrew President Bashar Assad’s decades-long rule, ending the country’s uprising-turned civil war that started back in 2011. A fourth infant dies of the winter cold in Gaza as families share blankets in seaside tents DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — A fourth infant has died of hypothermia in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians displaced by nearly 15 months of war are huddled in tents along the rainy, windswept coast as winter arrives. The baby's father says the 20-day-old child was found with his head as “cold as ice” Sunday morning in their tent. The baby’s twin brother was moved to the intensive care unit of Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. Their father says the twins were born one month premature and spent just a day in hospital, which like other Gaza health centers has been overwhelmed and only partially functions. Musk causes uproar for backing Germany's far-right party ahead of key elections BERLIN (AP) — Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has caused uproar after backing Germany’s far-right party in a major newspaper ahead of key parliamentary elections in the Western European country, leading to the resignation of the paper’s opinion editor in protest. Germany is to vote in an early election on Feb. 23 after Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party governing coalition collapsed last month in a dispute over how to revitalize the country’s stagnant economy. Musk’s guest opinion piece for Welt am Sonntag, published in German over the weekend, was the second time this month he supported the Alternative for Germany, or AfD.Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” was not expecting the blowback she received after she and her co-host husband, Joe Scarborough, met with President-elect Donald Trump last week. “I’ve been surprised at the backlash. And the way I look at it is people are really scared,” Brzezinski said on the Nov. 21 episode of The Daily Beast Podcast. “It’s one of the reasons we went in there, is people are really scared about Donald Trump’s comments about, you know, political adversaries. A lot of people are scared because of what has happened with abortion. These are all issues that are important to me, and in some ways personal to me, but definitely personal to the people I really care about.” Brzezinski and Scarborough disclosed the meeting with Trump on their show on Nov. 18, saying that they had visited his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago, three days prior to discuss his Cabinet selections and policy agenda face-to-face. The pair said that they disagreed with the president-elect on many issues—a fact they have repeatedly made clear on their show in recent years. While noting their “deep concerns” with some of Trump’s actions and words, they said he seemed interested in “finding common ground with Democrats on some of the most divisive issues.” But that did not stem the flow of criticism they have received since. “I’ve heard from a lot of people in my phone, people that I respect a great deal, leaders, people I don’t usually hear from who are really powerful, who just wanted to let me know that that was the right thing to do. And then I have seen ... the very opposite happening online,” Brzezinski said. Negative reactions to the visit—from mockery to disgust—poured in on social media. While much of the backlash surrounded objections to Trump’s character, there were others who took issue with the hosts’ attempt at finding common ground with the man they’d spent years vilifying on air. “You called him Hitler!” late-night host Jon Stewart noted on “The Daily Show.” Brzezinski, however, defended the meeting as a valid journalistic exercise. “You can interview Vladimir Putin as a journalist and not normalize him. You can learn, and you can also take a lot of what he says and put it within the context of what we know about him,” she said. “Many things can be true at one time, and as journalists, I think we have to be open to conversation, and we have to be open to learning, and we have to be open to talking face-to-face and talking about each other. And quite frankly, coming after me and Joe about doing this is exactly what someone with nefarious intentions would want,” she added in a pointed note to her critics.
Japan's Nikkei index heads for best year-end close since 1989Ahmedabad: Acting on information received by its enforcement branch, the state GST department conducted search and seizure operations last week on the premises of a taxpayer dealing in pan masala and flavoured tobacco. The operations uncovered irregularities, including unaccounted sales through cash transactions and unrecorded stock, amounting to tax evasion of approximately Rs 1.93 crore. Following detailed investigations, the department calculated a total liability of Rs 3.39 crore, including penalties and interest. The findings highlight serious lapses in compliance, with the taxpayer allegedly bypassing established GST regulations to conceal transactions and evade taxes. Stay updated with the latest news on Times of India . Don't miss the yearly horoscope 2025 and Chinese horoscope 2025 for Rat , Ox , Tiger , Rabbit , Dragon , Snake , Horse , Goat , Monkey , Rooster , Dog , and Pig zodiac signs. Spread love this holiday season with these New Year wishes and messages .
'Annoyed' Denzel Washington nearly walks out of interview due to Mark Wahlberg in unearthed clip Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By JUSTIN ENRIQUEZ FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 21:52 GMT, 6 December 2024 | Updated: 22:19 GMT, 6 December 2024 e-mail View comments An unearthed clip from 2013 showed an 'annoyed' Denzel Washington nearly walking out of an interview due to Mark Wahlberg 's excessive flirting. The 69-year-old acting legend - who almost got in a fight with Josh Brolin - playfully signaled that he was leaving the media stop alongside the 53-year-old action star as they sat down for an interview with Norwegian journalist Kjersti Flaa over a decade ago. Denzel and Mark were promoting their 2013 buddy cop flick Two Guns as the interviewer, now 51, shared a clip last month reflecting on the sit-down. In the old clip Kjersti had asked Mark about the 'winking thing' that his character Stig did in the Baltasar Kormákur directed film. The clip was posted on YouTube with the title 'Mark Wahlberg flirt makes Denzel Washington super annoyed [star emoji] AWKWARD!' Mark turned up the charm as he winked at Kjersti which led to the journalist bursting into a fit of giggles before winking back. Denzel joked: 'She just winked. Man, I’m done. Would this work if one chair was empty?' An unearthed clip from 2013 showed an 'annoyed' Denzel Washington nearly walking out of an interview due to Mark Wahlberg 's excessive flirting The Oscar winner then playfully joked that he felt like a third wheel on a date and that all of her attention was on his co-star. Kjersti then attempted to ask Denzel a question about his Oscars as he quipped: 'Nah, don’t be asking me a question now.' Read More Josh Brolin reveals he 'almost got into a fight' with Denzel Washington on set of American Gangster At the end of the interview Denzel quickly got out of his chair and laughed boisterously when Mark grabbed the hand of the journalist. In a YouTube video posted on November 1, Kjersti discussed what really happened in the interview. She said: 'It started off kind of ridiculous, and Denzel Washington was getting a little bit annoyed. 'The more we spoke, the more I tried to ask serious questions, and it just completely fell through.' She concluded that the interview had finished with everyone in the room laughing as they were all joking around and playing into the moment. Kjersti explained: 'It was funny. It was an innocent thing, and [Washington] was just being silly. But my whole interview just derailed. I didn’t remember my questions. I didn’t know what we were talking about.' The 69-year-old acting legend playfully signaled that he was leaving the media stop alongside the 53-year-old action star as they sat down for an interview with Norwegian journalist Kjersti Flaa over a decade ago In the old clip Kjersti had asked Mark about the 'winking thing' that his character Stig did in the Baltasar Kormákur directed film. The clip was posted on YouTube with the title 'Mark Wahlberg flirt makes Denzel Washington super annoyed [star emoji] AWKWARD!' Mark turned up the charm as he winked at Kjersti which led to the journalist bursting into a fit of giggles before winking back Denzel joked: 'She just winked. Man, I’m done. Would this work if one chair was empty?' At the end of the interview Denzel quickly got out of his chair and laughed boisterously when Mark grabbed the hand of the journalist In a YouTube video posted on November 1, Kjersti discussed what really happened in the interview. She said: 'It started off kind of ridiculous, and Denzel Washington was getting a little bit annoyed. The more we spoke, the more I tried to ask serious questions, and it just completely fell through' She concluded that the interview had finished with everyone in the room laughing as they were all joking around and playing into the moment Denzel has not stopped going viral for his interviews as back in September he was the talk of the internet for his very candid response when a young fan asked him how to be 'gangster' like him. At the time he attended the premiere of The Last Piano where he supported his sons who each starred in and directed the film. Read More 'Annoyed' Denzel Washington nearly walks out of interview due to Mark Wahlberg in unearthed clip Though he was seemingly in a rush to get to the screening he stopped to have a chat with eight-year-old Liam the Kid Reporter for Virgin Radio's Daryn & Deepa show in a video posted onto Instagram. The Oscar-winner gave the child the opportunity to ask a question as the youngster queried: 'Hi, I’m Liam. I’ve heard American Gangster is a good movie. How can I be a Canadian gangster?' Denzel quickly answered: 'You shouldn’t be a gangster. You’re too smart to be a gangster. What’s your favorite [school] subject?' The talented thespian then guessed that his favorite subjects were math and science before asking the child if he wanted to be a doctor. When the young reporter confirmed he wanted to be in the medical field Denzel responded: 'It’s better to be a doctor than a gangster. Okay? Never want to be a gangster.' Liam has been featured on the social media of radio show Daryn & Deepa which airs on Virgin Radio on 99.9FM in the greater Toronto area, and across Canada on iHeartRadio.ca and the iHeartRadio Canada app. Denzel has not stopped going viral for his interviews as back in September he was the talk of the internet for his very candid response when a young fan asked him how to be 'gangster' like him. Though he was seemingly in a rush to get to the screening he stopped to have a chat with eight-year-old Liam the Kid Reporter for Virgin Radio's Daryn & Deepa show in a video posted onto Instagram The Oscar-winner gave the child the opportunity to ask a question as the youngster queried: 'Hi, I’m Liam. I’ve heard American Gangster is a good movie. How can I be a Canadian gangster?' Host Deepa Prashad commented on the clip: 'What a moment. Made me emotional seeing all the press supporting little Liam.' Many fans were touched by the interaction and how Denzel responded as one wrote: 'He will remember that interaction for the rest of his life.' However, a lot of responses poked fun at how Denzel assumed the child - who is of Asian decent - liked math and science which is seen as a stereotype. One commenter replied: 'What’s your favorite subject... math and science? I see you Denzel [two rolling on the floor emojis]' Another said: 'Why did my guy Denzel assume the Asian kid’s favorite subject was math? [thinking face emoji] But luv him and gonna let Unc slide on this one.' Denzel starred as New York City drug kingpin Frank Lucas in the 2007 biographical crime drama American Gangster which was directed by Ridley Scott. In the film the A-lister starred alongside the likes of Russell Crowe, Josh Brolin , Chiwetel Ejiofor, Ruby Dee, Cuba Gooding Jr., Idris Elba , Common, and Tip 'T.I.' Harris. It was both a critical and box office success as it earned $269 million at the global box office and earned two Academy Award nominations in 2008 including Best Achievement in Art Direction and Best Supporting Actress for the late Ruby Dee. Denzel quickly answered: 'You shouldn’t be a gangster. You’re too smart to be a gangster. What’s your favorite [school] subject?' Host Deepa Prashad commented on the clip: 'What a moment. Made me emotional seeing all the press supporting little Liam' Many fans were touched by the interaction and how Denzel responded as one wrote: 'He will remember that interaction for the rest of his life.' However, a lot of responses poked fun at how Denzel assumed the child - who is of Asian decent - liked math and science which is seen as a stereotype as onecommenter replied: 'What’s your favorite subject... math and science? I see you Denzel [two rolling on the floor emojis]' Another said: 'Why did my guy Denzel assume the Asian kid’s favorite subject was math? [thinking face emoji] But luv him and gonna let Unc slide on this one' Denzel starred as New York City drug kingpin Frank Lucas in the 2007 biographical crime drama American Gangster which was directed by Ridley Scott Meanwhile at the premiere where Denzel had the interaction with Liam, the Training Day actor made the rare red carpet appearance with almost his entire immediate family at TIFF. Denzel had hit the event with his wife Pauletta Pauletta, 73, their sons John David, 40, and Malcolm, 33, and their daughter Katia, 37. They were all attending the premiere of Malcolm's directorial debut The Piano Lesson, which also features John David in a major role. Based on a 1987 stage piece by August Wilson, the movie was produced by Denzel, who has a long history of interpreting the playwright's work. Malcolm's twin sister Olivia was the only member of the immediate family who was not pictured on the red carpet that day. The play focuses on the lives of a black family in Pittsburgh in the waning days of the Great Depression - and a feud that erupts within the household. Denzel (left) posed with his wife Pauletta (center) and three of their children, (from left) John David, Katia, and Malcolm at the Toronto International Film Festival back on September 11 They were all attending the premiere of Malcolm's directorial debut The Piano Lesson, which also features John David in a major role Denzel and Pauletta, who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary last year, still looked the image of marital bliss on the red carpet At the center of the conflict is a piano covered in artistic carvings that were etched into it by the family patriarch's grandfather, who was a slave. Samuel L. Jackson plays the father in the movie, with John David as his son and Till actress Danielle Deadwyler as the daughter. The daughter wants to keep the piano for sentimental reasons, while the son would prefer to sell it and buy the farmland where their family were once enslaved. 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NoneBy Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times A recent study that recommended toxic chemicals in black plastic products be immediately thrown away included a math error that significantly overstated the risks of contamination, but its authors are standing by their conclusions and warn against using such products. Published in the peer-reviewed journal Chemosphere , experts from the nonprofit Toxic-Free Future said they detected flame retardants and other toxic chemicals in 85% of 203 items made of black plastic including kitchen utensils , take-out containers, children’s toys and hair accessories. The study initially said the potential exposure to chemicals found in one of the kitchen utensils approached the minimum levels the Environmental Protection Agency deemed a health risk. But in an update to the study, the authors say they made an error in their calculations and the real levels were “an order of magnitude lower” than the EPA’s thresholds. The error was discovered by Joe Schwarcz, director of McGill University’s Office for Science and Society in Canada. In a blog post, Schwarcz explained that the Toxin-Free Future scientists miscalculated the lower end of what the EPA considered a health risk through a multiplication error. Instead of humans being potentially exposed to a dose of toxic chemicals in black plastic utensils near the minimum level that the EPA deems a health risk, it’s actually about one-tenth of that. Though Schwarcz said the risks outlined in the study aren’t enough for him to discard his black plastic kitchen items if he had them, he agreed with the authors that flame retardants shouldn’t be in these products in the first place. “The math error does not impact the study’s findings, conclusions or recommendations,” said Megan Liu, a co-author of the study who is the science and policy manager for Toxic-Free Future . She added that any traces of flame retardants or toxic chemicals in cooking utensils should be concerning for the public. Flame retardants are getting into commonly used items because black-colored products are being made from recycled electronic waste, such as discarded television sets and computers, that frequently contain the additives. When they’re heated, the flame retardants and other toxic chemicals can migrate out. If you’re wondering whether your old black plastic spoon or other utensils are a part of this group, Liu shared some more guidance. It’s nearly impossible to know whether a black plastic product is contaminated. That’s because these products that include recycled e-waste don’t disclose a detailed list of all ingredients and contaminants in the product. Liu said it’s also unclear how many types of flame retardants are in these black plastic products. Some of the products that researchers tested in this recent study “had up to nine different harmful chemicals and harmful flame retardants in them,” she said. Anytime you’re looking for the type of recycled plastic a product is made of you’re going to look for a number within the chasing arrows (that form a triangle) logo. Recycling symbols are numbered 1 to 7 and we commonly associate the numbers with what we can toss in our blue recycling bins. The 1 through 7 numbers stand for, respectively, polyethylene terephthalate, high-density polyethylene, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low-density polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene or Styrofoam, and miscellaneous plastics (including polycarbonate, polylactide, acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene, styrene, fiberglass and nylon). The study found higher levels of toxic flame retardants in polystyrene plastic, which is labeled with the number 6, said Liu. There isn’t a definitively timeline of when recycled electronic-waste started to be incorporated into black plastic products specifically, but e-waste started to get recycled in the early 2000s, Liu said. The way computers, cellphones, stereos, printers and copiers were being disposed of previously was to simply add them to a landfill without reusing salvageable parts. But as the National Conference of State Legislatures notes, electronics production required a significant amount of resources that could be recovered through recycling. Recovering resources such as metals, plastics and glass through recycling used a fraction of the energy needed to mine new materials. However, the study pointed out that flame retardants and other chemical contaminates have been detected in and near e-waste recycling facilities, in indoor air and dust at formal e-waste recycling facilities in Canada, China, Spain and the U.S. It also noted contamination in soil samples surrounding e-waste recycling sites in China and Vietnam. The safest nontoxic material options for kitchen utensil are wood and stainless steel. ©2024 Los Angeles Times. Visit at latimes.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.