In 2015, Geosynthetica wrote about the expanding US market of Titan Environmental. The Canada-founded entity grew substantially in its first decade, moving quickly from a small team focused on agricultural projects to a multi-office organization with expertise in geosynthetic supply and installation, tanks and geodesic domes, erosion and sediment control, etc. It broadened internationally, opening a US office and...

Season 3, Episode 3 of Geosynthetica's GeoTalk Podcast finds Tamara Tuttle (Atlas International Consulting) interviewing Jean-Louis Vangeluwe, CEO of Solmax, the world's largest producer of geosynthetic materials. It's a fascinating discussion of the business side of infrastructure, of material selection and company acquisitions, of sustainability, corporate culture, corporate responsibility, and what we owe to the earth. JLV also questions...

The geosynthetics community had grown a little restless waiting for updates from the organizers of the 12th International Conference on Geosynthetics. Due to the global covid pandemic, 12 ICG had moved a full year on the calendar to September 2023 in order to free up space in 2022 for other geotechnical events. Then, a very long period of silence...

Naue is one of the world’s most diverse manufacturers of geosynthetic and affiliated sustainable materials. The company produces nearly every type of geosynthetic and innovative new materials that are 100% biodegradable. The company has published a system selection document for professionals needing erosion-stable road embankment engineered solutions. Download the PDF RELATED STORY: Podcast - Biodegradable Materials Mimic Geosynthetics EROSION-STABLE ROAD EMBANKMENTS In the...

The swelling volume of microplastics in the ocean has caused significant concern across governments and industries. Some argue for "no plastics on beaches." These arguments are generally in relation to litter, but typically encompass all types of plastic and functions, such as plastics used in infrastructure. Are all these plastics the same, from the perspective of the environment? In...

The Latin American infrastructure market is as diverse as the region's people and terrain. In this first episode of the third season of GeoTalk recordings, new co-host Tamara Tuttle (Atlas International Consulting) has joined the team. She brings a wealth of experience and field intelligence with engineering and infrastructure and she's fluent in multiple languages. You’ll find her interviews...

The International Geosynthetics Society’s (IGS) US/Canada Chapter (IGS North America) has run a successful series of webinars for the past 5 years. Now, the chapter has launched a YouTube Channel and is gradually adding videos. It’s part of the chapter’s long-term plan to incorporate more media into its educational offerings—including on a soon-to-be redesigned website. IGS-NA YouTube Channel Videos The first...

Geosynthetica's GeoTalk podcast is returning in June with new episodes hosted by Geosynthetica's Chris Kelsey and international consultant Tamara Tuttle. Episodes will be posted on Geosynthetica, linked to from social media, and available on iTunes and Spotify. Geosynthetica's GeoTalk covers innovation, design, technology, standards, and other advances shaping the fields of geosynthetics and geotechnical engineering. Early episodes in the 2022 reboot...

Today (May 20) is the last chance to submit abstracts for the Geosynthetics Conference 2023 (5 - 8 February 2023, Kansas City, Missouri). Submit by midnight tonight to have a chance to be a part of the technical program! Share your expertise in geosynthetics and geotechnical engineering. Important Information Authors, instructors and session chairs receive special pricing on registration Final...

The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI), which has a footprint in geosynthetics through the Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA), the Geosynthetics conference series, and Geosynthetics magazine, is rebranding. Effective June 1, the association will be known as the Advanced Textiles Association (ATA). Founded 110 years ago as the National Tent & Awning Association, the entity has undergone steady evolution over the...