http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/7995 May 19-21, 1997, Atlanta, Georgia Search the Channel search http://smartech.gatech.edu/simple-search http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/11084 Title: Second Annual Conference on Recycling of Fibrous Textile and Carpet Waste. Conference Program <br/> <br/>Description: Conference program and title page from printed proceedings of the Second Annual Conference on Recycling of Fibrous Textile and Carpet Waste held May 19-21,1997 in the Renaissance Atlanta Hotel Downtown, Atlanta, GA. http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/10338 Title: An Overview of Recycling Technology & Textile Applications for Recycled Products <br/> <br/>Authors: Hawn, Kenneth L. http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/10337 Title: Processing and Properties of Yarns and Fabrics from Textile Production Waste <br/> <br/>Authors: Cheng, K. P. S.; Wong, K. F. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Textile production wastes are undesirable but inevitable by-products in any manufacturing process (spinning, weaving or knitting) and are frequently undervalued. However, if one can convert such wastes into useful product economically, there will be great contribution to the market. In the present investigation, therefore, torn-out garments were firstly cut, then opened and carded. The carded slivers were afterwards fed into the Dref 2 Machine, and yarns were spun at different card cylinder and perforated spinning drum speeds. Testing on the yarns and fabrics were then carried out to evaluate their performance. http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/10336 Title: Bioconversion of Wool Industry Solid Wastes to Value-Added Products <br/> <br/>Authors: Das, K. C.; Annis, Patricia A.; Tollner, E. W. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Two wool industry solid wastes presently landfilled were characterized for their potential for bioconversion to a value added product. The fibrous wastes were tested for physical and chemical properties and baseline biological degradation tests were performed. Carbon amendments were mixed with the wool waste and increased bio-stabilization was evaluated. The product of bioconverison was tested for chemical and agronomic properties, stability and phytotoxicity and weed seed destruction. Cotton gin trash was found to be the best among tested amendments, and it was seen that amending the wool wastes and composting increased its stability and reduced phytotoxicity. Weed seeds were present in fresh cotton gin trash, however, no germination of weed seeds were seen in any of the composted materials. It is felt that the final product can serve as a good slow N-release, highly water retaining soil amendment. Further work needs to be performed to enhance the physical nature of the product making it more suitable for storage, transportation and application. <br/> <br/>Description: [Yang, C.Q. and Zhang, L. listed on program, but not found on document]