http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/10748 May 12, 2003; 11:00-12:30 Search the Channel search http://smartech.gatech.edu/simple-search http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/10827 Title: LEED: Understanding the Requirements <br/> <br/>Authors: McRae, Ruth Simon <br/> <br/>Abstract: The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is rapidly becoming the standard and benchmark for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. This presentation offers an overview of LEED, including new applications currently being evaluated. Emphasis will be placed on how LEED requirements impact carpet specification. Sun, 11 May 2003 22:58:59 GMT http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/10826 Title: TIRECYCLE™ Technology in Advanced Recycling of Post Consumer Carpet <br/> <br/>Authors: Jakush, Ed <br/> <br/>Abstract: The TIRECYCLE technology enables post-consumer carpet, at 100% grind, to be effectively co-reacted with post consumer cured scrap rubber to create families of useful molding and extrusion compounds, both thermoset and thermoplastic, with a broad range of properties. This talk reviews lessons learned from the well-established tire recycling industry, and discusses the principles, commercial operations, logistics and products of TIRECYCLE. Sun, 11 May 2003 22:58:59 GMT http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/10825 Title: State of Plastics Recycling <br/> <br/>Authors: Underwood, Rudy <br/> <br/>Abstract: The number of plastics recycling businesses has tripled since 1990, with more than 1,700 businesses handling and reclaiming post-consumer plastics. Through their support of economically and environmentally responsible and sustainable plastics recycling, the plastics industry and organizations such as the American Plastics Council have played a role in that growth. During the period between 1990 and 1998, the plastics industry invested more than $1 billion to support increased recycling within the United Sates. This talk will highlight the state of plastics recycling and the challenges facing the industry. Lessons learned in plastics recycling may help guide carpet recycling to a greater level of success. Sun, 11 May 2003 22:58:59 GMT