http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/8815 May 17-18, 1999, Dalton, Georgia Search the Channel search http://smartech.gatech.edu/simple-search http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/11096 Title: Panel Discussion on Textile Recycling <br/> <br/>Authors: Brill, Bernard; Cantrell, Donald J.; Anderson, Neil <br/> <br/>Description: [this item not submitted to repository] Sun, 16 May 1999 22:58:59 GMT http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/11086 Title: Fourth Annual Conference on Recycling of Fibrous Textile and Carpet Waste. Conference Program Sun, 16 May 1999 22:58:59 GMT http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/10375 Title: Size Reduction Technology for Carpet Waste <br/> <br/>Authors: Hensel, Edward <br/> <br/>Abstract: A performance summary of a mechanical size reduction technology is presented. Results demonstrate the time required to perform size reduction on a bale of carpet waste, and the resulting volume reduction achieved therefrom. The reduction in volume is then related to operating cost of the size reduction equipment, to estimate the total cost of reduction. The characteristics of the size-reduced material are presented in a form to suggest alternative uses for the waste materials. Mon, 17 May 1999 22:58:59 GMT http://smartech.gatech.edu/handle/1853/10374 Title: LCA Issues for Understanding the Environmental Profile of Carpet <br/> <br/>Authors: Yaros, Bernard R.; Chaffee, Chet; Boustead Consulting & Associates, Ltd. <br/> <br/>Abstract: Environmental expectations for the carpet industry have changed over the years. Suppliers, customers, and investors now expect industry to incorporate environmental concerns into their business practices in an effort to minimize the environmental impacts from raw materials, manufacturing, packaging, shipping, use and end-of-life disposal or recycling. One tool that can provide appropriate environmental understanding is the life cycle inventory (LCI) or the LCI building block known as an eco-profile. A cradle to gate eco-profile using life cycle inventory methods has been prepared for the production of carpet, using the Boustead Model and database. The initial analysis of the environmental aspects of the carpet system can be used a building block by the carpet industry to further understand issues of raw materials consumption, energy use, process and product improvements, and end-of-life disposal and recycling options. An illustration is also provided showing how life cycle data from an eco-profile study can be used by the carpet industry as the basis for constructive environmental discussions with key suppliers, customers and consumers. Mon, 17 May 1999 22:58:59 GMT