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Discusses the impact of an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation designed to control the release of pollutants from pulp and paper mills in the United States. Changes in the way the industry operates; Environmental benefits from the EPA rule; Pulp and paper mills' need to follow best management practices; Key component of the rule's water effluent guidelines and standards. INSET: And look who's next....

Discusses the modification of traditional automatic samplers and sampling techniques to comply with the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Cluster Rules, a set of regulations for the pulp and paper industry. Impact of the Cluster Rule on the way pulp and paper mills operate; Cluster Rule benefits; Compliance monitoring changes. INSET: Understanding VATIP..

Features the wastewater treatment of The Rand-Whitney Group Inc. paper mill in Montville, Connecticut. Inadequacy of water supply of nearby localities; Processing of effluent in a sequence batch reactor; Supply of nonpotable process requirements.

Reports on the publication of an environmental standard for coated printing paper by the environmental labeling organization Green Seal in the United States. Expenditures on coated printing paper; Amount of waste paper in the United States; Benefits of meeting the Green Seal standard; Requirements that should be met to receive the seal.

The article reports on New York-based architect Jeffrey Milstein's design and production of note cards die cut from photographs of facade models of classic American house styles. The paper models are five-to-six inches high and feature front doors that open. The design includes New England Colonial and Gothic Revival Houses.

Highlights the design of the National Studio for Contemporary Arts in Tourcoing, France. Who designed the building; Physical description of the structure; Details on renovation efforts.

Reports on the environmental protection of the paper mills in the United States. Requirement of a minimal periodic maintenance; Performance of trial on the aerator system; Criticisms against conventional propeller mixing and aeration technologies.

The United States-based paper manufacturer and supplier, Office Depot reported that sales of recycled paper are increasing indicating corporate commitment to promoting environmentally-sensitive products and a testament to the growing public and corporate adoption of their quality recycled paper. The company also reported that nearly two of every three sheets of paper sold in the United States by Office Depot in 2004 contained recycled content. The company also provided statistics on the number of trees conserved, reduction in energy consumption, emission reductions, elimination of solid wastes and wastewater.

Reports on the plan to build a paper recycling plant in Staten Island, New York City. Economic and environmental benefits of the paper plant; Site-specific labor agreements with the unions; No strike pledge with Building & Construction Trades Council of Colorado on other sites.

The Paper Collection is one of the newest chair designs resulting from the collaboration between the family-owned Northern Italian manufacturer Plank and designers Raul Barbieri and Anna Giuffrida of the Taftville, Connecticut-based furniture manufacturer ICF Group. The Paper Collection is available in side, arm, and swivel options and at bar and kitchen heights. Featuring a tubular, steel-polished chrome frame, the molded seat and back are available in colored laminate, aluminum laminate, and veneer.

The article features Kayem Foods Inc. and its use of Sani-sense sanitary wipes, a sanitizing product from Medtrol Inc. in the U.S. The company has been using the sanitizing product to clean their machinery as a part of their sanitation process and has been recommending the use of the product to other processing plants. Kayem official reports that since they started using the product there has been a significant decrease in their bacterial count throughout the production day.

Reports that the National Labor Relations board in the United States has ruled that the International Paper Company was wrong to lawfully lock out its striking workers. Expiration of the joint collective-bargaining contract between International Paper Company and the paperworkers' and electrical workers' unions; Staging of the lock by National Paper to pressure the unions and avoid a coordinated strike at the mill in Mobile, Alabama; Views of the Labor Relations board.

The article reports that with effect from October 1, 2009 the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) discontinued the distribution of paper maps. Reportedly, Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) have replaced the paper maps. As stated, DFIRMs are environment friendly and will improve the usability of FEMA's flood hazard data.

Reprints an article on green building which originated as an internal NIBCO memorandum to the company's wholesale sales force, dated July 17, 2005. Discussion on how a building can become a green building through design and construction; Role of U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in determining whether a building is considered green or not; Objectives of the creation of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System; Reasons for having a green building.

Discusses the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed emission standards for industrial-manufacturing categories involving coating application. Draft regulations for coating processes in the metal-furniture and large-appliance industries; Enactment of air toxics standards for other industries where coatings are applied.

The article offers news briefs related to land surveying in the U.S. The National Museum of Surveying in Springfield, Illinois organized its opening ceremony on March 19, 2011. Papers are being sought by the Surveying and Geomatics Educators Society (SaGES) on the topic "Advances in Geospatial Science and Engineering Education" for its biannual conference. The National Society of Professional Surveyors Inc. (NSPS) held the 10th Annual Student Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 7, 2011.

Evaluates the Argos for Windows software from Sepialine in San Francisco, California.

Announces Hartman-Cox Architects' plan to begin construction of the Jefferson Library at Kenwood, outside of Charlottesville, Virginia, in August 2000. Scheduled completion date; Highlights of the multimillion-dollar architectural project.

The article offers information on the online Symposium Papers Subscription system developed by the American Concrete Institute (ACI). It includes 12 months of unlimited access to Symposium Papers dating back to 1962. A research conducted by ACI showed that more than 90% of members and customers were interested in the opportunity for easy access to Symposium Papers online. Executive vice president William R. Tolley said the demand for immediate access to online technical information from the ACI continues to increase.

Editorial. Comments on the divisiveness between big and small or industrial pipe, valves and fittings (PVF) and PHC wholesalers in the United States regarding the American Supply Association's (ASA) White Paper on the group's restructuring. Sentiments of smaller wholesalers about the White Paper; Issues that ASA and its members need to consider; Need for wholesalers to make their feelings known about the proposals.

The article offers insights of several U.S. contractors regarding paper-faced corner trim. Contractors involved in drywall finishes include Island Acoustics, Emerald Drywall Finishing Corp. (EDFC), United Drywall Inc., Valley Interiors Systems, and Pete King Construction Co. Topics covered include brief history of the companies, the services they offered, and projects being handled and have already completed.

The article offers information on the white paper "Integration in Access Control systems: Putting Together the Pieces of an Integrated Access Control System" written by RS2 Technologies LLC in the U.S. The said document furnishes vital integrated security applications for the industry. It also shows different types of exploration work and the reason for its popularity.

Focuses on the preparations made by Airpol, a paper product manufacturer, for the compliance with the regulations imposed by the Environmental Protection Agency in the United States. Innovation of scrubbers; Concern of plant management regarding gas volume fluctuations; Advantages of using the Venturi system.

Reports that the Pacific Northwest Society for Coatings Technology has announced its call for papers for presentation at its May 2001 symposium in Portland, Oregon. Contact information.

Reports that the University of Southern Mississippi's Department of Polymer Science has issued a call for papers for the 28th Annual International Waterborne, High-Solids and Powder Coatings Symposium. Solicitation of papers related to engineering aspects of coating systems or solvent abatement; Holding of the conference in February 2001 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Reports on the invitation by the Steel Structures Painting Council for painting industry professionals to submit papers for its 9th annual Industrial Lead Paint Abatement and Removal Conference on March 11 to 13, 1996 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Features of the conference; Criteria for the evaluation of the papers; Contact information.

The article reports that many contractors in the heating and ventilation industry in the U.S. are using digital technology, instead of physical paper documents, for conducting their business. It says that according to these contractors, technology allows them to improve professionalism and customer service, along with boosting their profits.

The article reports on the release of a white paper on inbound marketing by Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association's (CEDIA) Industry Best Practices Action Team in the U.S.

The article focuses on the probable end to the paper trail in almost all electronic transactions in the U.S. Once considered unimaginably distant, the goal now is within sight. It is achievable, practical and even supported by federal law--the Government Paperwork Elimination Act of 1998 in the U.S. It requires federal agencies to maintain records digitally and give people and companies the option of exchanging forms and submitting information electronically, when practicable, "as a substitution for paper." Some sectors of the economy, particularly those like financial institutions with well organized regulations and standards, are well down the trail toward total electronic transactions and running like mad toward the white light of business salvation. But even construction now is getting a spring in its step, enabled by increasing use of secure document formats like PDFs that can carry embedded controls for viewing, forwarding and printing.

Reports on the issuance by RadTech International North America of a call for papers for the RADTECH 2002 conference, scheduled on April 28-May 1, 2002, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Topics; Guidelines and deadline of submission.

The article reports that the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) has released its document titled "HDMI Installation Best Practices" in the U.S.

The article offers the author's view regarding the need of businesses in the U.S. to preserve paper documents despite the increasing use of electronic transmission and storage communications. He states that business must consider balancing electronic and environmental emphasis with prospects of needing communications, records or documents, and provide proof of evidence. He mentions that preventive methods are meaningful while document retention is necessary.

The article reports on SCA Tissue's earning of the Environmental Choice Program certification. It became the first American sanitary paper manufacturer wit the designation. Established in 1988, the Environmental Choice Program certifies and recognizes products and services that are environmentally preferable.

Focuses on the remodeling of a car dealership into an innovative copy shop by Elliott + Associates in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Details on the architectural design of the shop; Use of copy paper glued to the wall to resemble bricks of stone; Impact of the irregularities on the texture and shadow of the place.

The article reports on the two new white papers from Secura Key in the U.S. Radio Key Technology and eTag Technology offer a detailed description of the company's core proximity and contactless smart card technologies. They also explain differences, similarities and advantages offered by Secura Key as compared with other competing technologies on the market.

Calls for papers for the Smart Coatings 2005 Symposium from February 2 to 5, 2005 in Orlando, Florida, issued by the Eastern Michigan University's Coatings Research Institute.

Reports on the call for papers issued by the Detroit Society for Coatings Technology for its 29th annual FOCUS Conference, scheduled for May 4, 2004 in Troy, Michigan. Submission of titles and contact information for potential technical presentations; Types of papers sought by the society; Details of the conference.

Presents the environmentally benign process for the pulp and paper industry in the United States. Conversion of toxic waste from Kraft pulp mills into a valuable formaldehyde; Commercial practice of methanol oxidation to formaldehyde; Potential of the technology to clean the air while simultaneously giving paper mills a profitable commodity product.

Reports on the US Environmental Protection Agency and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection's issuance of strict limits for dioxin discharge in wastewater for Lincoln Pulp & Paper Co. in Florida. Dioxin limit of ten parts per quadrillion; Pollution prevention measures.

Reports that organizers have issued a call for paper abstracts for the Sustainable Thermal Energy Storage Conference to be held on August 7-9, 1996 at the Oak Brook Conference Center in Chicago, Illinois. List of topic areas; Requirements of the abstracts.

Discusses the unresolved issues surrounding the proposed reorganization of American Supply Association (ASA), a United States construction supply trade group. Proposed dues schedule; Disposition of regional surplus funds collected after the reorganization; Size and composition of the board of directors; Campaign that ASA will launch to present the issues to regional members.

Looks at the plans for the presentation of documents pertaining regarding the work of 20th century architects to the Library of Congress by I.M. Pei. Information on the presentation; Information on Pei; Details on some of Pei's designs.

Solicits research papers on the measurement of electromagnetic quantities by the Conference on Precision Electromagnetic Measurements in the U.S. Requirements for papers; Deadline of submission; Contact information.

Reports on the invitation by the Laboratories for the 21st Century (Labs21) for papers and posters for Labs21 Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, on October 21-23, 2003. Sponsors of the conference.

Reports that the published paper of The Tellus Institute attempts to reconcile carbon abatement programs with national economic goals in the U.S. Risk for catastrophic global climate disruption from human activities; Stabilization of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations.

Presents guidelines for the submission of papers to the International Dimensional Workshop on May 6 to 9, 2002 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Theme of the workshop.

The article presents a market research study of Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) on the packaging improvements of companies in the U.S. The survey reveals that designed cartons will be used to replace the corrugated in its secondary packaging as part of its go green strategy. The changes in its packaging have been made to improve its operation and reduce transportation cost while being an environmental-friendly firm.

The article focuses on the packaging of probiotic foods in the U.S. Pierre's Ice Cream Co. in Cleveland, Ohio, uses a spore-forming strain of Bacillus bacteria in Yovation, a frozen yogurt packed in quart-sized paper containers. Organic dairy Stonyfield Farm in Londonberry, New Hampshire, uses polypropylene #5 for its yogurt cups. In January 2009, the company expanded a recycling program with Preserve, a firm that converts #5 plastic into toothbrushes, razors and other household items.

The article reports that architecture and engineering firm SSOE Inc. has released a government report detailing the findings of its national survey of companies regarding their sustainability goals and initiatives in the U.S. The white paper contains best practices employed by the companies to achieve the four sustainability goals which include energy use reduction, recycling, sustainable facility design, and the use of energy-efficient products.

Reports that the Coatings Research Institute of Easter Michigan University is seeking technical papers to be considered for presentation at the Smart Coatings 2005 Symposium slated for February 2005 in Orlando, Florida. Symposium topics; Submission requirements.