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Lunchablespre-packaged boxes of crackers, cheese, and deli meatwill no longer be part of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), a school program that provides free lunches to kids in need, Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday. While Lunchables, which were first introduced in the 80s, are popular with kids (and parents, given they are easy to pop in a lunchbox), critics have suggested that the meals, including those the brand made specifically for schools, arent nutritious.In early 2023, Kraft Heinz introduced two meals built for schoolsa pizza kit and a turkey and cheese plate. In an advertisement for the meal kits, the brand listed the amount of protein and whole grains. Two Lunchables now meet NSLP guidelines! it wrote. But criticism over including the snack in the program came quickly.The Center for Science in the Public Interest called having Lunchables in cafeterias a highly questionable move for school nutrition. Then, Consumer Reports (CR) tested the products.While the Lunchables were said to be tailored to meet school standards, CR found that they contained high levels of sodiumeven higher than those kits found in the grocery store, as well as potentially troubling levels of phthalates and heavy metals. CR said the products contained between 460 to 740 milligrams per serving, or nearly a quarter to half of a childs daily recommended limit for sodium. Amy Keating, a dietician for CR, explained that Lunchables are highly processed and that processed meat has been linked to an increased risk of some cancers.Guidelines for the NSLP must meet federal guidelines, which are always evolving. There are requirements on things like the percentage of whole grains a meal must be, and caps on sugar and sodium (which depend on age/grade).For grades K-5, breakfast must contain less than 540 mg of sodium, and lunch should contain less than 1,110 mg. The turkey and cheddar school versions of Lunchables contained 930 milligrams of sodium, putting it at the high end of the guidelines range, compared to 740 milligrams in the store-bought version. School lunches must also be whole-grain rich, meaning products served have to have at least 50% whole grains for 80% of the meal. The standard turkey and cheese Lunchable, not designed for schools, has 13 grams of protein, while the school version has 16. Similarly, the standard extra cheesy pizza has 14 grams but the school version has 19. Kraft Heinz said it added extra whole grains to the school Lunchables so that it meets whole-grain-rich criteria of the NSLP.The biggest complaints about the meals seemed to be the concerns with processed meat, high sodium levels, and the fact that they contain heavy metals like lead and cadmium. Cadmium has been linked to liver and bone disease. While the levels didnt exceed the federal limit for school meals, there is no safe level of the heavy metal, according to the World Health Organization.Kraft Heinz said that the decision to remove the lunch-time snack from schools had nothing to do with the criticism, but rather demandor lack thereof. While many school administrators were excited to have these options, the demand did not meet our targets, Kraft Heinz said in a statement emailed to Fast Company. This happens occasionally across our broad portfolio, especially as we explore new sales channels. Lunchables products are not available in schools this year and we hope to revisit at a future date.Consumer Reports is now applauding the move. Lunchables and other lunch kits with concerning levels of sodium and harmful chemicals have no place on the school lunch menu, Brian Ronholm, director of food policy at Consumer Reports, stated on Tuesday. Were pleased that Heinz Kraft has pulled Lunchables from the school lunch program.While all school meals have to meet federal guidelines, the quality of those meals vary from state to state and from neighborhood to neighborhood. But logs of popular food items that are common in many lunchrooms across the country shows that a non-Lunchable turkey and cheese lunch meal has 1,038 mg of sodium putting it at the top of the federal guidelines. The same chart shows the classic school pepperoni pizzas containing 1,130 of sodium, slightly over the threshold.The NSLP is the second-largest food-assistance program (behind SNAP) in the U.S., serving 30 million children a year. According to the programs fact sheet, its available in all states and the vast majority of schools participate in it. Its unclear how many schools were serving the school-friendly Lunchables.

On Tuesday evening, President-elect Donald Trump tapped Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his pick for Defense Secretarythe same man who believes germs arent real because . . . he cant see them.Hegseth is a decorated Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He also, in his own words, hasnt washed his hands in more than 10 years. I dont really wash my hands ever, he admits unprompted on camera in a 2019 clip. I inoculate myself. Germs are not a real thing. I cant see them, therefore theyre not real.The news of Hegseths appointment has been met with criticism online. We know that were getting a kakistocracy, posted one user on Bluesky, resharing a 2019 article about the Fox news host. But is there also a Greek term for rule by weirdos?For those unfamiliar with the term, Kakistocracy means government by the worst people, according to Merriam-Webster. The term was first used in the 17th century, deriving from the Greek words kakistos (worst) and kratos (rule) and, after falling into disuse over the past century, may be overdue for a comeback in modern vocabulary.As Trump gears up for his second term in office, hes wasted no time making the first hires of his incoming administration. Hegseths appointment as Secretary of Defense is, for many, a textbook example of kakistocracyrule by the least-qualified.The military veteran-turned-Fox News host went viral and was later sued after he struck a U.S. Army master sergeant in the arm with an errant ax throw during a 2015 Fox & Friends segment. Is there any better metaphor for appointing a Fox News host as Secretary for Defence [sic] for the USA? one X user asked. Here he is- Mr Pete Hegseth. Throwing an axe, at target in front of his face. Missing. And hitting a civilian.Eric Edelman, a former top Pentagon official from the Bush era, also voiced skepticism in an interview with Politico, noting that Trump seems to prioritize audience-facing loyalty over qualifications in his choice of appointments. It appears that one of the main criteria thats being used is, how well do people defend Donald Trump on television? he said. Who the fuck is this guy? added an anonymous defense industry lobbyist, who had hoped for someone who actually has an extensive background in defense. That would be a good start.Other appointments for Trumps incoming government include billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new Department of Government Efficiency and puppy-killer Kristi Noem for Homeland Security Secretarythe same woman who is banned from more than 16% of her own state after she suggested Native American tribal leaders were catering to drug cartels.As one X user put it, every trump appointment is like Donald Trump has appointed the Grinch as director of the Department of Christmas.

Dezeen School Shows: a material made from waste crustacean shells from restaurants is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at London South Bank University.Also featured is a piece of multipurpose, reconfigurable furniture designed for renters and a shower that runs on bioethanol that allows accessible bathing for those in developing areas.London South Bank UniversityInstitution: London South Bank UniversitySchool: School of Engineering and DesignCourse: BSc (Hons) Product Design and TechnologyTutors: Barney Townsend, Susana Soares, Peter Wong and Elisa Guimarares Puccinelli RebeloSchool statement:"If you want to become a confident, creative and resilient designer, our BSc/MDes Design and Technology programme is perfect for you!"You will graduate as a versatile professional, well-prepared for a diverse range of design and technology career paths."Smartable by Adam Butt"Smartable, a smart retrofit shelf for your fridge, helps users develop their food management skills."Smartable can monitor essential food information, such as expiration dates and food availability users will be notified of this information through an accompanying app or by RGB LEDs on the physical shelf."Grid spaces will be used to store items in an organised manner and the data collected from Smartable will always be accessible to users, even while shopping."This system will prevent food expiration and overbuying by generating reports to monitor the rate of domestic food waste, making Smartable your all in one system for food management practices."Student: Adam ButtCourse: BSc (Hons) Product DesignEmail: adambutt840[at]gmail.comMyco-G by Eugenia Rossi"Myco-G is a project aiming to tackle the rising problem of non-sustainable packaging solutions."By collaborating with nature, Myco-G has designed and manufactured mycelium-based packaging for the shipment and storage of goods, from wine bottles cases to fruit trays and plant pots."The product utilises the fungal network of mycelium and its regenerative properties, combining it with a binder mixed with organic industry by-products to grow 100 per cent compostable packaging."The outcome is a carbon positive material presenting strong insulating properties and remarkable impact resistance it is a new, exiting way to collaborate with nature to rethink the way we produce."Student: Eugenia RossiCourse: BSc (Hons) Product DesignRomi Air Sensor by Jake Phillips"Particulate matter is an invisible issue that effects millions of city commuters daily buy polluting the air we breathe."Romi is a compact wearable air sensor that pairs with a users smartphone and guides them on the cleanest path to their destination ensuring we travel safely."A wide network of like-minded users help enrich the database mapping out cities air quality in real time."Student: Jake PhillipsCourse: BSc (Hons) Product DesignEmail: jakephillips2003[at]gmail.comCurrentSee by Luke Handley"Do you know how much money you spend charging your phone every night? Would you like to?"CurrentSee empowers consumers with localised and detailed data of their energy usage in real time, enabling them to be more conscious of their consumption."It also gives more control to the user, by enabling 'smart features via an accompanying app."The ability to see usage data per outlet at home as well as being able to control your plug sockets remotely, will provide a clearer understanding for the user and enable them to reduce their consumption, thus energy bill."Student: Luke HandleyCourse: BSc (Hons) Engineering Product DesignTrades Pro Brush by Phillipa Peart"Trades Pro Brush is an ergonomic tool handle with exchangeable heads, allowing users toswitch between colours, dispose of paint properly, and have a more comfortable experience."Paint that is washed down the drain contaminates water with microplastics, and acrylic paint should be left to dry and then be recycled."The brush's design encourages this environmentally friendly disposal method."Because the tool heads are changeable, the handle is a product for life, and this keeps handles out of landfill and allows for customisation."The Pro Brush is engineered to relieve grip stress on the craftsperson's hand, prevent dropping, and free fingers for alternative use."Student: Phillipa PeartCourse: BSc (Hons) Engineering Product DesignEmail: pipengineeringdesign[at]gmail.comGarnele by Sofija Li"Garnele is a water and hearproof Biodegradable material made of crab and lobster shells sourced from restaurants."It is machinable and can also be injection moulded."Garnele can be used for various products such as tiles, lampshades or other pieces of furniture."Student: Sofija LiCourse: BSc (Hons) Product DesignImpelEco, Reducing The Carbon Footprint Within The Royal Navy & Marine Environment by Stuart M Jeffery EngTech MIMechE"The ImpelEco Project revolutionises marine engineering with a sustainable impelle design."Beginning with extensive material research with a priority in the field of PEEK 40% Carbon Fibre and the use of 3D Printing Technology, it aims to minimise the environmental impact of centrifugal pumps in a marine environment."Maintaining efficiency and reducing carbon emissions & energy throughout the impellers full lifecycle."With the use of ImpelEco the marine industry charts a way to greener seas, showcasing sustainability and innovation."Student: Stuart M Jeffery EngTech MIMechECourse: BSc (Hons) Engineering Product DesignEmail: stuartjeffery[at]btinternet.comAdjustable by Dan Goodwin"Furniture waste is an increasing issue due to the rise of fast furniture."This popularity is exacerbated by the increase in the number of short-term renters who favour purchasing new items when moving."Adjustable aims to curb this issue by promoting a lifelong modular furniture system."The use of modular parts and simplified joinery eases both the assembly process and allows the parts to be fully flat packed."Adjustables modular components can be assembled into two forms, a coffee table and an armchair."All parts are made with fully reclaimed materials vastly reducing the environmental impact of Adjustables construction."Student: Dan GoodwinCourse: BSc (Hons) Product DesignFlow Bioethanol Shower by Kelly Olivier"Introducing the Flow Bioethanol Shower System, an innovative solution designed to revolutionize hygiene and sanitation practices in low-income households across developing regions."This shower system utilises bioethanol as a sustainable fuel source, providing warm water for comfortable bathing experiences even in areas with limited access to electricity."The shower features a aluminium tank that ensures efficient heating, retention and temperature control."With a focus on affordability, durability, and ease of use, this system is poised to make a significant impact, offering a reliable and accessible bathing solution for communities in need."Student: Kelly OlivierCourse: BSc (Hons) Engineering Product DesignEmail: kellyolivier16[at]gmail.comPartnership content This school show is a partnership between Dezeen and London South Bank University. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.The post Nine product design projects by London South Bank University appeared first on Dezeen.

Global design studio HOK and Minnesota-based Snow Kreilich Architects have teamed up to create the Citypark urban sports campus and stadium for a Major League Soccer club in St Louis, Missouri.Designed for the St Louis City Soccer Club, Cityparkspans 25.5 acres in the heart of downtown St. Louis, near the iconic Gateway Arch and Mississippi River.HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects have created an urban sports campus and stadium"[The venue] shifts the MLS stadium narrative from an enclosed singular space divorced from the city to a public space that brings together all of St Louis to be part of a civic soccer experience," the team said.Completed in November 2022 by HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects, the complex includes a 22,500-seat stadium, team headquarters and a practice facility, and has a structural system made primarily with recycled steel.The stadium was built on a former freeway off-rampThe stadium was built on a former freeway off-ramp and parking lot with an elevated topography that allowed the pitch level to be set 17 feet (5.1 metres) below the street-level concourse and minimised the height of the building in relation to the surrounding buildings.The team submerged the operations and support spaces below grade accessed by tunnels and buried loading docks to create a 360-degree seamless fan experience that connects to the surrounding street grid.The ground level of the rectangular stadium is enclosed with light-grey masonry and glassThe ground level of the rectangular stadium is enclosed with light-grey masonry and glass that allow views both into and out of the venue.Additionally, an elevated upper concourse wraps around the building with a drink rail along the facade, opening the stadium to the gameday festivities on the exterior of the stadium.Varied beam sizes that allow the edges of the canopy to look thinnerA 120-foot wide, portico-like canopy is supported by two rows of columns an inner row of robust, compressed columns and an outer row of delicate, tensile columns to balance above the steeply raked concrete seating bowl."It acts as a front porch to the city and creates connections between the city and the activity of the stadium," said HOK.While providing shade to fans and amplifying the sound of cheering, HOK and Snow Kreilich Architects wanted to create a modernist structure reminiscent of the Gateway Arch.Flexible indoor event space sits in the centre of the complex"Citypark exhibits a seamless fusion of structural engineering and architectural design," said the studios."Through a coordinated system that features steel in a variety of ways, the structural engineering complements the architecture, creating open, interconnected spaces and fluid exterior forms."Lightweight spanning trusses were combined with an invisible lateral system that concealed the seismic bracing. Meanwhile, the canopy's shallow cantilever is supported by an outrigger system and varied beam sizes that allow the edges of the canopy to look thinner.An outrigger system supports the canopy's shallow cantileverThe venue opened its inaugural season in 2023, billing itself as a "zero-waste venue: with 100 per cent recycled structural steel that can be disassembled and reused low-energy LED lighting, low-flow water fixtures, and a high-efficiency building control system."The urban stadium is connected to and focused on the City as much as it is on soccer," the team said.Read: CCA shades Mexican baseball stadium with concrete umbrellasAn additional 17,000-square foot (1,580-square metre) flexible indoor event space sits in the centre of the complex, offering views into the pitch to the north, practice fields to the south, and the Mall to the east.Meanwhile, a 70,000-square foot (6,500-square metre) outdoor space on the eastern side of the complex provides public infrastructure for civic events, food, and performances further connecting the stadium to the context.The stadium is in St Louis, MissouriOther professional sports facilities that HOK is currently working on include Major League Soccer's first fully electric stadium for New York City Football Club in Queens and a renovation for the National Football League's Jacksonville Jaguars stadium with a fritted dome in Florida.The photography is by Michael Robinson.Project credits:Client: St. Louis CITY SCDesign architect: HOKDesign architect: Snow Kreilich ArchitectsArchitectural support: KAI EnterprisesArchitectural support: WA, IncLandscape architect: HOKLandscape architecture Support, Irrigation: DG2 DesignTurf design: Kimley-HornConstruction manager: MAK Joint Venture (Mortenson Construction, Alberici Construction, Keeley Construction)Steel fabricator: Hillsdale FabricatorsSteel detailer: Esskay Structures IncSteel erector: Alberici Constructors, IncOwner's representative: Kwame Building Group + Unlimited PartnersStructural engineer: HOKCivil engineering and structural engineering support: David Mason & Associates, IncMEP engineering, fire protection & technology: ME EngineersPlumbing engineering support: Custom EngineeringSustainability consultant: HOKInterior design: HOK + Snow Kreilich ArchitectsArchitecture/interiors support, FF&E: ArcturisSignage & wayfinding: Kiku Obata & CompanyLighting designer: ME EngineersCode: Code Consultants, IncWind studies: CPP IncAccessibility: Ed Roether Consulting, LLCTechnology design support: Faith Group, LLCFood service: S20 Consultants, IncVertical transportation: Van Deusen & Associates, IncThe post HOK and Snow Kreilich raise thin canopy above St Louis soccer stadium appeared first on Dezeen.

Sruli Recht, the Reyjavik-based industrial designer with a penchant for the unusual, may have topped himself. His ATOR scarf, made of spider silk, was created with the help of both a spider and a goat:"Our knit originates from the silk gland DNA of a spider, carefully placed in the milk ducts of a goat. A single filament is reeled out of the goat millimetres at a time to produce the most unobtainable fibre in the world." "It takes several weeks to hand-loom the filament into this fabric quality, a further week gently coaxing the textile into the knotted web of this ghostly veil. [The scarf is] is woven, its proteins color treated with hot acid, then cured. After cutting it is twisted into a Mbius strip, and a flat felled seam is backstitched by hand with lengths of the same yarn, a holistic approach just short of felting, closing the loop." "The edges are folded and pressed with agonizing slowness, before being bound with a Japanese thermally activated tape, a frosted, almost invisible finish." "ATOR is made from one of the rarest multi-hyphenated materials in the world genetically engineered spider-goat silk filament, hand-loomed, hand-dyed, hand-stitched, and hand-bound."Considering that Recht could only get enough material to produce three of these, the 2,200 (USD $2,337) price doesn't seem that high.

The Formlabs User Summit, the company's annual 3D printing user conference, starts tomorrow at 9am ET. The company's SLS and SLA printers will be on-show, along with industry folks discussing the impact of 3D printing across a variety of industries. The event will feature a keynote presentation with Formlabs CEO Maxim Lobovsky and aerospace engineer and renowned YouTube influencer Tom Stanton. Other key speakers will include:- Nihat Isitman, Senior Materials Engineer at Apple- Matthais Shulz, Technologist for AM Polymer Series Manufacturing at Brose- Patrick Marr, Senior Director of Prototype Development at HasbroThe free event will be livestreamed on YouTube. You can register to watch it here.

SEMA Show in Las Vegas concluded with much fanfare this past weekend. The humungous gathering of automotive enthusiasts and aftermarket professionals was taken aback when Toyota unwrapped the Ultimate Tailgate Tundra. Part of Toyotas exciting vehicles in Vegas, the Tundra is way beyond anything we have seen in the past: Its an inspiring new vehicle designed as an audio-visual powerhouse for sports fans and adventurers.Designed per se for tailgating parties that are nothing without a game of football; the Tundra is a tribute to the Japanese automakers partnership with the National Football League. As an official partner, Toyota has done great deals with NFL, now by offering this tailgating extravaganza, the company is giving fans a reason to uplift their fandom.Designer: ToyotaIf youre an NFL fan, you know the significance of those pre-game gatherings booze, large screen displays, and aggressive conversations I feel chills running down my spine even as I write. The atmosphere is electrifying and unescapable, but some of us want that secluded space with a bunch of friends in the parking lot or out in the wilderness. Thats what the Tundra with tailgating entertainment system intends to target.By offering the ultimate rig for the outdoors, Toyota is ensuring a fan never misses a game no matter how distant he is from the pitch or the confines of his home. Ultimate Tailgate Tundra is a pickup truck that would transport small tailgating get-togethers into a theatre-esque live game showdowns. On the staging shell powered by four electric actuators rising up from the truck bed at the push of a button are five 55-inch weatherproof outdoor screens that combine to give you the ultimate audio-visual experience on the move.Tyler Litchenberger, Toyota Vehicle Marketing and Communication manager informs, This build is more of an audio-visual experience than a typical tailgate setup. We wanted to create something that not only draws attention to the truck, but is also an activation that invites people to experience the Toyota Tundra as the ultimate sporting and adventure machine.The five screens that work in tandem and are viewable from almost 180-degree angles are provided with exceptional audio combinations. The JBL Club Marine Series tower speakers draw power from the Club Marine A5055 amplifier and a Marine 600 amplifier drives two 10-inch subwoofers. The experience would be worthless without a generator powering the entire setup that runs on satellite-based Wi-Fi connectivity onboard.The post Toyota celebrates NFL partnership with the Ultimate Tailgate Tundra featuring satellite internet first appeared on Yanko Design.