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• Decision Criteria for Sludge Handling Devices≈  Hans ValeriusThis paper looks at filtration and separation devices available for sludge treatment, comparing Decanter Centrifuge, Belt and Filter Press
• First-Flush Device Comparisons: Constant-Volume Containers vs. First-Flush Valves≈  Kenneth VidacovichThis article compares various advantages and disadvantages of the two most popular, and generally used, first-flush device types.
• Environmental Concern in National and International Planning≈  Ravindra KhaiwalEnvironmental problems are complex and interrelated, not bound to a specific region or nation; they must be addressed in a collective way by all nations.
• Recycling Water-Based Cleaners – Myth or Reality?≈  Raymond J. Graffia, Jr.This article describes a multiple-pass cross-flow membrane system for recycling aqueous cleaners used in industrial washing operations.
• Solid Liquid Adsorption for Wastewater Treatment: Principle Design and Operation≈  K. Vasanth Kumar, K. Subanandam, V. Ramamurthi, S. SivanesanThis paper outlines various models of the sorption process, explains available calculation methods, and looks at different concepts for designing adsorption columns.
• The New Challenge: Stressing the Physiognomy of the Environment Using Renewable Energies and Co-Generation Installations≈  Eva Michalena and Joseph StefanouThis paper looks at ways to maintain and promote the physiognomy of areas and at the same time efficiently utilize the potential of its renewable energy sources.
• The Role of Environmental Technology in Developing, Maintaining, and Protecting Ground-Water Supplies≈  Michael D. CampbellThis paper is discussing the future directions of technology in the ground-water industry.
• How to Convert Salt Water to Pure Drinking Water Using Solar Power≈  Oliver KopschThis article describes how a simple solution could help to reduce potable water shortages arround the world.
• Microgas Washing, a Sophisticated Method to Clean Contaminated Exhaust≈  Hans ValeriusThis paper outlines a cost-effective method for cleaning industrial emissions, based on exhaust gas transformation from gaseous phase to liquid phase.
• Is Environment a Prestige, an Obligation or a Belief ?≈  Rachid RahimThis article looks at the concepts and the driving forces behind an environmental thinking or behaviour and what are the principles that should be taken as a base for any kind of working and activating for a sustainable development of societies.
• Multifunctional Floculant Powders: New Application Fields on Wastewater≈  Federico RivaltaThis paper outlines a technological advancement of the classical sedimentation plant by employing custom formulations of multifunctional flocculants powders (MFP) in wastewater depuration.
• Trends and Technologies for Hazardous Waste Combustion in Asia≈  Michel BuronThe use of sophisticated and expensive flue gas treatment systems are now a requirement and makes small on site incineration less economical. Industrial furnaces burn waste to substitute fuel, resulting in lower disposal costs and a reduction in illegal dumping of waste.
• FireProof Environmental Construction Technologies for the 21st Century≈  Michael SullivanThis article looks at the benefits of using age-old earthen construction techniques which are fireproof, waterproof, insect proof, sound proof and offer good structural strength and thermal insulation. These environmentally friendly materials, utilizing recycled fly ash and stabilized soil, are a viable alternative to the world’s escalating construction costs.
• Technology to Remove Fluorides from Potable Water and Wastewater≈  Federico RivaltaFluorides, discharged from more than 50 types of major industries, are pollutants with considerable potential for producing ecological damage. This paper outlines a cost effective method for removing fluorides from wastewater.
• Sustainable Energy Development≈  Christie Law and Peter CataniaThis paper shows how sustainable development - through cooperation among society as a whole - will assist in stimulating the growth and development of renewable forms of energy.
• Precautionary Principles and Ethics Applied to Energy-Environmental Systems≈  Peter J. CataniaThis paper introduces the precautionary principles, ethics and the relationship with regards to energy and the fundamental principles in the development of energy standards.
• Integrating Photovoltaic Technologies in Alberta's Electric Industry≈  Vikram Dhaliwal, Dema Dumsky, Henry Chen, Neil ChakrabartyThis paper presents an analysis for the integration of PV systems within Alberta - the fasted growing economy in Canada.
• Environmental Shock Therapy: Polish Business Faces the New IPPC Rule≈  Randy M. MottPoland agreed to implement the EU «Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Directive», effective on the date of its admission. This paper outlines the challenges of preparing for IPPC compliance, and provides references to identify «Best Available Technologies».
• Biosorption of Heavy Metals from Wastewater by using Aquatic Plants≈  E. Ramalingam, Raj Mohan B. and M.N. MadhyasthaThis paper describes the use of pollutant-accumulating plants for aquatic pollution abatement, an emerging technology called Phytoremediation. This Biotechnology is overruling Chemical technologies used for cleanup, which are costly, non-ecofriendly and generate more secondary wastes which impair the ecosystem functioning.
• Renewable Energy and the Hydrogen Economy≈  Peter LynchFuel Cells are in the news. This article describes what they are and how they are used, examines different types, and looks at companies involved in the fuel cell business.
• Safeguarding of Military and Municipal Water Supplies≈  Michael BresslerThis paper introduces a technology to treat oily wastewater, which allows for decontaminated water to be elevated to drinking water quality at roughly 2-3 cents per gallon, the same cost experienced at conventional municipal treatment centers.
• The Future of the Incineration Market in Thailand≈  Michel BuronThis article intends to reveal elements to better understand the trends in the hazardous waste management in Thailand and projects the potential market for hazardous waste incinerator manufacturers.
• Seasonal Variations in Chlorophyll Content and Chlorophyllase Activity in Betelvine≈  Roy Chowdhury and J.K. JohriThis paper describes a study on seasonal variations in chlorophyll content and chlorophyllase activity in Bangla and Mitha varieties of Betelvine, grown in different soil treatments. The aim of this work was to study the physiological response of an important crop plant to seasonal environmental stress, which could also provide information about how crops affected in less than optimum growing conditions.
• PuriSoil, Ecological Gain Without Economic Pain≈  Nico Grootjen and Wim SteenbakkersThis article introduces a patented technology for treating contaminated soil. A description of the technology is given as well as a comparison with other soil remediation technologies. The paper is completed with two large scale examples of remediation projects with the PuriSoil technology.
• UV Cleaning System Performance Validation≈  Mike OliverThis paper introduces a testing protocol to validate the performance of cleaning methods used in UV disinfection systems. Of the strategies tested, the automated-chemical/mechanical cleaning system demonstrated superior cleaning efficacy.
• Electric and Improved Cycle Rickshaw as a Sustainable Transport System for India≈  Anil K. RajvanshiThis article describes novel rickshaws that can provide a safe, environmentally friendly, energy efficient and cost-effective transport system in cities and towns of India.
• Industrial & Hazardous Waste in Asia≈  Michel BuronThis article outlines the market potential and the technological advantages for thermal processing of waste in the Asia region.
• Planning for Compliance Reporting≈  Prab Mistry and Tim DowlingThis paper examines the challenges that industry faces and provides a case study showing how two companies have worked together to understand how they can get more value from their environmental data.
• The Arsenic Challenge≈  Aapo SääskSevere health effects have been observed in populations drinking arsenic-rich water over long periods. This paper describes an effective process using membrane distillation (MD) for arsenic removal.
• Talukas can provide Critical Mass for India’s Sustainable Development≈  Anil K. RajvanshiThis article deals with the issues of sustainability and a new model of development within decentralized, energy and food self-sufficient rural structures.
• Environmental Management Information System≈  Margery Moore and Daniel BordeleauIn a world heavily focused on technology, environmental professionals must now turn their focus to computerized solutions that enable them to attain their information intensive management objectives.
• Incentives to the Energy Production from Renewable Sources≈  Anthony Sistilli and Gianfranco PuopoloExamining the incentives that the Public Authorities may grant to independent operators that intend to produce energy from renewable sources.
• Pollution in the Demolition Industry≈  Erik K. LauritzenOverall view on the pollution problems that the demolition contractor has to take into consideration during the demolition work and how to solve or control these problems.

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