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Discusses the growth in the American pulp and paper industry with emphasis on the contribution of paper recovery and reuse. Report from the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA); Percentage annual rate growth of the industry; Recycling of 80 percent of recovered paper; Recovery-reuse goal of AF&PA in six years from 1993.

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.

Focuses on the establishment of three special recycling awards to support the campaign of the paper industry to recover 55 percent of all paper consumed in the U.S. Changing of the name of the Recognizing Individual award to Ed Hurley Memorial Paper Recycling Award; Eligibility guidelines of communities and companies for the Recognizing Committee and Recognizing Business awards.

Reports on the establishment of recycling awards to support recovery campaigns of the paper industry in the U.S. Recognition for the contribution of Ed Hurley to the industry; Requirements for award candidates; Contact information.

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.