The article examines the influence of More Products, Less Process (MPLP) on digitization practices and discusses how a major digitization project involving the John Muir Papers had decision making that reflects elements of the MPLP philosophy. It further analyzes how the minimalist metadara practices supported by MPLP require careful implementation with the context of evolving user expectations for locating information on the Web. It cites the relevance of MPLP to digitization in making user access paramount, embracing flexibility and expending greatest effort on the most deserving materials. It notes how the Muir Papers project shows how different series in the same collection can legitimately merit differing levels of image capture and description.
World demand for paper has increased at an average annual rate of 4.7% over the past 40 years. Although future growth will reduce to 2–3% the existing wood resources may be inadequate to meet this growing demand for paper especially in the Asia-Pacific region and Eastern Europe. In addition, logging is coming under increasing pressure from environmentalists concerned about habitat destruction and other longer-term impacts of forest harvesting. It is, therefore, necessary to consider alternative fiber sources to meet the possible shortfall of wood fiber for papermaking. Suitable nonwood fibers are abundantly available in many countries and are the major source of fiber for papermaking in some developing nations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Discusses alternatives to tree-based paper. Contribution of the paper industry to pollution; Efforts of environmental groups and activists to promote the use of recycled paper; Pursuit of publishers to find alternatives to tree-based paper; Information on kenaf and hemp as alternative sources for making paper. INSETS: Finding Fibers;Taking Action.
Sustainable development, Paper, Universities and colleges, Environmentalists, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract
Jan 15, 2010 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- As a new year and academic term begin at Trent, the University is reinforcing its reputation as a leader in the environment [...]
Reports on the success of the Paper Campaign, a coalition of environmental groups led by ForestEthics and the Dogwood Alliance, against the office-supply firm Staples. Cancellation of the planned demonstration against Staples; Agreement of Staples to more than triple the average recycled content in its paper products; Support given by the Sierra Student Coalition to the campaign.
PAPER, PRINTING, ENVIRONMENTALISTS, PAPER industry, BROCHURES
Abstract
The article offers some justifications on the use of paper and print communications. It cites the negative claims of radical green activists about paper production and its impact on forests and other natural resources. It mentions how International Paper opposed such efforts through its "Down to Earth" series of brochures, the first of which is "Where Does Paper come From" which explains the basic principles behind sustainable forestry and describes the leading certification programs.
ADVERTISING campaigns, KENAF, PAPERMAKING, ENVIRONMENTAL protection, ENVIRONMENTALISTS, PAPER products, POSTERS, PAPER
Abstract
The article reports that 1995 Earth Day posters and personal stationary with tree-free paper has been sold by a group of environmentalists in the U.S. The papers used in making the posters and personal stationary were made from kenaf plant, an African bamboo-like plant related to hibiscus that grows more rapidly compared to trees.
Published
1995
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