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JUNE 5, 2020 | CHANGING TIDES MAGAZINES, USA
STARTER COLLECTION EDITION 1
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WE ARE CHANGING TIDES AND WE’RE GLAD YOU’RE HERE.
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WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
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EDITOR'S NOTES
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THE TRUTH ABOUT 'REEF-SAFE' SUNSCREEN
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ZERO WASTE BREAD RECIPE
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ZERO WASTE GRANOLA RECIPE
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APPLE CIDER VINEGAR RECIPE
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SO, WHAT'S NEXT?
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HOME COLLECTION SNEAK PEEK
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REUSABLE STRAW SET (6) Set includes 3 silicone straws with a straw cleaner. Oredered one additional straw set in customization. These straws are dishwasher safe!
REUSABLE WATER BOTTLE Blushing Anemone Stainless steel hot and cold insulated 32 oz. water bottle. This water bottle is diswasher safe!
CLOTH GROCERY BAGS (3) One small, one medium, and one large durable and machine washable cloth grocery bags. Reduce your plastic and paper grocery bag use with these cloth grocery bags.
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REPURPOSED CHANGING TIDES T-SHIRT Small Yellow w/black ‘for the future’ graphic It’s true! This t-shirt used to belong to someone else, and now it’s yours! Fight fast fashion and practice repurposing.
REEF-SAFE MINERAL SUNSCREEN SPF 30 This 18 oz. mineral-based sunscreen contains 100% reef-safe ingredients. Comes with refillable glass and metal pump container. Ran out of the product? Purchase a refill and reuse this container!
REUSABLE FOOD STORAGE BAGS (5) These five silicon-based storage bags are built to sustain a busy lifestyle for you and your family. One large, two medium, and two small reusable bags. Dishwasher safe.
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EDITOR’S NOTE
HELLO, AND WELCOME TO CHANGING TIDES! The Changing Tides team congratulates you on taking that first step in the transfer to a plastic-free lifestyle. Whether it be to change your own plastic-use habits, your family's plastic-use habits, or for the sole reason of bettering the environment and our oceans— we commend you on your initiative.
AIMEE WILLIAMS
I have always had an interest in our oceans and the various ways to preserve them, and the marine animals that inhabit it, for future generations to experience and enjoy. As a consumer-based population, single-use plastics have been ingrained into how we
live our daily lives. However, it's important to think about how those products and their packaging impact the Earth and oceans. That's where Changing Tides can help. We strive to both educate and provide our customers with sustainable products that will last a happy and healthy lifetime for our environment. And by altering our plastic-use habits, we can conquer ocean plastic-based pollution together—for the future. - Aimee Williams
Designer, Editor & Founder of Changing Tides My name is Aimee Williams and I am currently a senior at Oregon State University pursuing a BFA in Graphic Design with minors in both Business and Entrepreneurship, and Photography. I enjoy brand and identity systems, packaging design, and providing my creative skills to aid in marketing strategies. I LOVE being able see people utilizing my work out in the world. I like documentary photography, capturing beautiful landscapes, and taking portraits (my most willing subject is my younger sister, Kirsten). I also have a new-found love for film photography which can been seen throughout Changing Tide's online magazines and website.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT ‘REEF SAFE’ SUNSCREEN LABELS DON’T TELL THE WHOLE STORY.
Article by Julia Calderon | February 7, 2019
HERE’S HOW TO BEST PROTECT YOUR SKIN & THE ENVIRONMENT. In July of 2018, Hawaii became the first U.S. state to ban the sale of sunscreens containing two common chemicals, oxybenzone and octinoxate, which many researchers worldwide have deemed potentially harmful to aquatic life. And now a city in Florida is taking a similar action: Officials in Key West voted this week to bar the sale of sunscreens with those ingredients. Both laws will go into effect in 2021. In the meantime, some retailers, such as REI, have agreed to stop carrying products that contain oxybenzone (a policy expected to go into effect at REI in 2020). And some sunscreen makers don’t use oxybenzone or octinoxate, and label their sunscreen “reef safe.” But oxybenzone and octinoxate—two of the most commonly used UV blockers 8
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worldwide—aren’t the only ingredients that may be damaging to marine life. In fact, says Craig A. Downs, Ph.D., executive director of the nonprofit Haereticus Environmental Laboratory, though oxybenzone and octinoxate are the most widely studied, there are several other chemicals used in sunscreens and other personal care products that research suggests might be an environmental threat. And even sunscreens labeled “reef safe” aren’t guaranteed to be harmless when they leach into underwater ecosystems. Here’s how to keep your skin safe from the sun without putting the environment at risk. SUNSCREEN’S ENVIRONMENTAL TOLL Climate change, pollution, and other environmental factors are slowly eroding the health of coral reefs around the world, which in turn can affect the health of the oceans.
But some of the ingredients in sunscreen may damage delicate coral reef systems as well. Up to 6,000 tons of sunscreen are estimated to wash into coral reefs around the globe each year. And as the National Park Service cautions, rather than being CHANGING TIDES
evenly distributed, much of that sunscreen is concentrated at popular diving, swimming, and snorkeling sites—such as national parks. In a 2016 study by Downs and colleagues from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other institutions, the authors found that baby coral exposed to oxybenzone and octinoxate exhibited signs of distress, including coral bleaching—a condition that leaves coral vulnerable to infection and prevents it from getting the nutrients it needs to survive—as well as DNA damage, and abnormalities in their growth and skeleton. This bolstered the findings of a 2008 study performed by Italian scientists and published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, which found that commonly used sunscreen ingredients, including oxybenzone, caused coral bleaching in reefs
organisms, such as fish, sea urchins, and shrimp. REEF-SAFE? If you think you’re in the clear as long as you buy a sunscreen labeled “reef safe,” think again, Downs says. The federal government requires sunscreen claims to be “truthful and not misleading,” but the term “reef safe” doesn’t have an agreed-upon definition, and therefore isn’t strictly regulated by government. This means sunscreen manufacturers aren’t required to test and demonstrate that such products won’t harm aquatic life, Downs says. And even if they did and found a sunscreen that passed this test, says Downs, it might still be harmful if concentrations in the water got high enough. “Even if you have something relatively safe,” says Downs, “having 5,000 people getting into the water at a single beach, the oils from most sunscreen products can induce toxicity.”
across the globe, including in the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, and Pacific Ocean— even at low concentrations. Other studies have also found the ingredients to be harmful to other marine
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Scientists are gathering evidence on some of these other potentially toxic ingredients, but it can take time to show proof of harm. Still, says Downs, “a lack of data doesn’t mean a chemical is safe.” WHAT TO DO INSTEAD
Additionally, says Downs, there are several commonly used sunscreen ingredients— beyond the two banned by Hawaii and from many “reef safe” sunscreens—that might be harmful to marine life, such as octocrylene, homosalate, and octisalate.
All of this, of course, doesn’t mean you should abandon sunscreen, which provides essential protection against sunburns and skin cancer. And even the Key West and Hawaii bans don’t apply to sunscreens prescribed by a doctor.
A study published in 2014 in the journal Science of the Total Environment, for example, found that octocrylene might affect brain and liver development in zebrafish. That chemical, along with oxybenzone and octinoxate, has been found at detectable levels in various fish species worldwide.
But there are some reef-friendly moves everyone can take. If you plan to go into the water at the beach, the best way to protect both yourself and the environment may be to cover most of your body with UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) clothing—or even just a plain old T-shirt, THE TRUTH ABOUT ‘REEF SAFE’ SUNSCREEN
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which previous CR testing has found to offer excellent protection. You’ll still have to apply sunscreen to exposed skin, but you’ll need far less—up to half the amount—than you might if you were in a bathing suit. “From an environmental perspective,” Downs says, that’s a “massive victory.” Mineral sunscreens with “non-nanotized” zinc oxide or titanium dioxide (“nonnanotized” means the ingredients are 100 nanometers in diameter or more) appear to be safer for coral reefs than chemical ones, according to the National Park Service. But, Downs says, it’s near impossible for consumers to decipher which products meet this bill. And unfortunately, in the past six years of sunscreen testing, none of the mineral products we’ve tested offer both top-notch UVA and UVB protection and meet their labeled SPF, says Susan Booth, the project leader for our sunscreen testing. #FORTHEFUTURE
If you still want a mineral sunscreen, we suggest California Kids #Supersensitive Lotion SPF 30+ or Badger Active Unscented Cream SPF 30. Those both got “Good” scores in our most recent test, with California Kids offering better UVB protection and Badger offering better UVA protection. Another alternative is to use an oxybenzonefree chemical sunscreen. It won’t necessarily be reef-safe, but at least you’ll avoid one of the chemicals with the most evidence of its potential for environmental damage. The two such highest-scoring sunscreens in each category in our test were Well at Walgreens Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50 and Hawaiian Tropic Island Sport Ultra Light Spray SPF 30. 1 Try the Changing Tides zero-waste sunscreen! It’s great for you and our beautiful coral reefs.
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ZERO WASTE BREAD There are very few food products that I use that have any packaging at all thanks to the great bulk offerings at my local store. However, the eggs I buy come in a recyclable package, also my oils: olive oil and others, also recyclable. The one thing that I buy often that was not was organic bread! The stores around me do not offer bulk or loaf organic bread and I have to admit that I purchase it at more than five dollars a loaf sometimes!! UNTIL NOW. Last night I made my first two loaves of organic whole wheat bread ever. They were amazing. Gorgeous and even more delicious than I could have imagined with a dense and moist inside and crunchy crust. I was really afraid of making bread, and I have no idea why now, it was SO simple. I am now more afraid of making bread because I could literally eat the entire loaf in one day it is that good! 2
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3 1/4 cups whole wheat bread flour
1. Mix flour and stir in yeast and salt.
2 1/2 cups organic white flour
2. Add 3/4 of the water and mix with a wooden spoon or pastry scraper.
2 tsp. active dry yeast
3. Pour in the remaining water in one or two more batches, mixing between each one.
1 Tbsp. sea salt
4. Turn the dough onto a clean, floured surface to knead until the gluten has developed and it is stretches and moves as a single mass.
2 3/4 cups warm water
5. Rest the ball in a lightly floured bowl and dust the top with flour and cover with a clean cloth to rest somewhere warm without a draft for one hour.
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6. Find two pans (I used a glass loaf pan for one and a cookie sheet with the other) and butter the surface that the bread will touch (in the loaf pan this means the top because it will rise in the oven). 7. Divide the dough in two balls and put one into the loaf pan (shape the ball to a snake that will fit the loaf pan) and cover both again and let sit for one hour.
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8. Dust the two loaves liberally with whole wheat flour and make diagonal cuts on the top with a sharp knife. 9. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F, once the oven has reached temperature, spray it with a little bit of water out of a spray bottle, or like me, wet your hands and gently splash the oven. 10. Put the loaves in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. 11. Let cool completely and enjoy with butter or plain or whatever you want‌ YUM.
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ZERO WASTE GRANOL A WITH DRIED BLUEBERRIES
One of my favorite zero waste breakfasts is yogurt topped with crunchy granola. I’m still working on perfecting my coconut yogurt recipe, but it’s close. Granola is crunchy, sweet, and a perfect substitute for all of the packaged cereals you no longer buy. While eating Captain Crunch is not the healthiest breakfast option it’s still full of so many childhood memories. I used to love eating cereal for breakfast every morning. It was super quick and easy. I also would binge an entire box of Cinnamon Toast Crunch while studying for finals in college. Cereal is also just easy. I loved not having to hassle with a huge breakfast ordeal while heading to school. I still try to keep my breakfast super simple when heading to work. I feel too young to be dealing with inflammation, but I try to limit my sugar. I save it all for the good stuff like decadent cups of hot cocoa and brownies! Which reminds me, I bet this granola would be insanely tasty with a sprinkling of cocoa powder and some chocolate chips! MMmmmm, dessert granola. 3
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1 cup of old-fashioned oats
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
1 cup of slivered almonds
2. In a mixing bowl add the oats, almonds, cinnamon, and salt.
2 Tbsp. of olive oil
3. Stir until they’re all combined.
2 Tbsp. of honey
4. Add in the olive oil and the honey and mix.
1 tsp. of cinnamon
5. Spread out on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes stirring half way through.
Pinch of salt
6. Once golden brown, remove from the oven and add in the dried fruit.
1/3 cup of blueberries (or any dried fruit)
* For a vegan option, try 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of molasses.
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APPLE CIDER VINEGER
Well I hope you saved your peels and cores because now it’s time to make some vinegar! Yes, you can actually make vinegar. I know it sounds super wild, but it’s honestly a piece of (apple) cake! I’ve been making my own apple cider vinegar for almost three years now. You can use chunks of apples or just stick to using peels and cores. Using the peels and cores is great because it takes a ‘waste’ product that would otherwise be composted and turns it into something delicious and yummy! You need to make sure that you’re using a very clean quart sized jar, a rubber band, and a swatch of cloth. 4
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2 cups of apple peels and cores
1. Place the apple pieces in the glass jar.
1 Tbsp. of raw honey or 1 Tbsp. of sugar
2. Fill the jar with filtered water.
3 cups of filtered water
3. Add in the raw honey or sugar and shake until it dissolves. 4. Cover the jar with the swatch of cloth and a rubber band. 5. Let the jar sit in a dark place for about 3-4 weeks. 6. Stir it occasionally and make sure that the apple pieces are fully are submerged. 7. After 3-4 weeks, strain out the apple pieces and compost.
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8. Leave the liquid in the jar for another 3-4 weeks.
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* To speed up the process you use sugar instead of honey. To really speed up the process add 1/4 cup of existing apple cider vinegar with the mother. I keep using batches that I’ve made over the years over and over again as a starter.
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* The apple pieces should be fully submerged throughout the process, if they come to the surface, there’s a possibility that mold will form. * If mold forms, the batch is no good. * Your vinegar should be bright and well…. vinegary. If it’s overly sour or moldy, it’s not good.
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SO , WHAT ’S NEXT ? Now that you have your first Changing Tides collection, whats next? Well, there is so much more ahead of you! And we can't wait to help. But first things first, you need to get to know your new products and fit them into your lifestyle. You have three months until your next set of Changing Tides items are delivered, so now all you gotta do is practice using your Starter Collection items and wait for a customization notice for you next collection in your email. Next is the Home Collection, so get ready to transform your home into clean, sustainable spaces.
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HOME COLLECTION
HOME COLLECTION FIBER-COLLECTING DRYER BALLS HOME CLEANER CONTAINERS NATURAL HOME CLEANERS & DETERGENT LAUNDRY DETERGENT CONTAINERS SOAP CONTAINERS SUSTAINABLE DISH SCRUBBER
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE LIVING PLASTIC-FREE
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DOWN 1. Vibrant and colorful undersea structures. 2. Safe for our oceans and safe for our skin.
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5. Avoiding the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. 8. The act of using something for an alternative purpose.
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ACROSS 3. Largest body of water on Earth. 4. Solid chemical compounds that occurs naturally in pure form.
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6. A fragile alternative to a single-use material. 7. Our green planet. 9. Of the sea.
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A SPECIAL THANKS TO
RESEARCH ASSISTANCE
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Josh Snell
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Save the Wave
Dr. Susanne Brander Oregon State University Assistant Professor of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology
Calderone, Julia. “The Truth About 'Reef Safe' Sunscreen.” Consumer Reports, 7 Feb. 2019, www.consumerreports.org/ sunscreens/the-truth-about-reef-safesunscreen/.
Oregon State University's Environmental Club
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“Baking Bread.” Trash Is For Tossers, trashisfortossers.com/live-laugh-loaf/.
Ocean Pollution Q&A Surveyors
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Kellogg, Kathryn. “DIY, Zero Waste Granola with Dried Blueberries.” Going Zero Waste, 16 Jan. 2018, goingzerowaste.com/ blog/diy-zero-waste-granola-with-driedblueberries/.
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Kellogg, Kathryn. “How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar from Scraps.” Going Zero Waste, 12 Oct. 2020, goingzerowaste.com/ blog/how-to-make-apple-cider-vinegarfrom-scraps/.
Plastic Straw & Cup Ethnography Participants Dutch Bros—OSU Campus, Corvallis, OR
2019 State of the Coast Conference Briana Goodwin Oregon's Surfrider Foundation Field Manager
Aimee Thompson Recycling Coordinator at Thompson's Sanitary Service in Newport, OR
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PHOTOGRAPHY USE Unsplash.com: Youjeen Cho, Tomoe Steineck, Tobias Tullius, Scott Webb, Olga Tsai, Mourad Saadi, Marek Okon, Linus Nylund, Laurenz Kleinheider, Laura Mitulla, Kiara Sztankovics, Jasmin Sessler, Jacek Dylag, Ivan Bandura, Gina Jie Sam Foek, Francesco Ungaro, Ellie Elien, Daniel Oberg, Chantal, Catrin Johnson, Brian Yurasits, Antonio Gabola, Angela Compagnone, Andrezj Kyrszpiniuk, Christopher Engstrom, Steve Halama Others: Hana Kimmelman, Aimee Williams
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