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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..

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 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.

Outlines the plans of the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and the pulp and paper manufacturers to fund the construction of technology projects that turn factory waste into energy. Estimated value of the funds; Selection of the proposed technologies; Benefits of the technology.