An update on geosynthetics and sustainability

May 20, 2026  |  Features

Geosynthetics make a significant contribution to sustainability and sustainable development. Waste containment, road, bridge and transportation construction, water management, aquaculture, coastal and other erosion protections, as well as many other infrastructure constructions require geosynthetics…
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Deal announced on bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization

May 18, 2026  |  News

U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves, R-Mo., and the Committee’s Ranking Member Rick Larsen, D-Wash., have released the text of a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, transit, rail transp…
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Register now for GMA Lobby Days

May 15, 2026  |  News

There's still time to join Geosynthetics Materials Association (GMA) on their trip to Washington, D.C. June 2-4 for GMA Lobby Days.
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DOT announces $3 billion in bridge grants

May 14, 2026  |  News

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the department is making $3 billion available for states to invest in aging bridge infrastructure across the country.
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Registration opens for Advanced Textiles Expo

May 13, 2026  |  ATA News, Expo News, News

Registration is open for Advanced Textiles Expo® 2026. The show returns Nov. 3–5, 2026, in Orlando, Fla., at the Orange County Convention Center (West Building). Advanced Textiles Association® (ATA) expects 4,000+ attendees and 300+ exhibitors. Exhibit booths are still open as well. Expo program…
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Resilient and sustainable structures through geosynthetics

May 13, 2026  |  Features

The use of geosynthetics provides significant advantages in delivering infrastructure that is resilient and sustainable while improving constructability, schedule and cost.
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Webinar – Geomembranes for Containment of Coal Combustion Residuals – June 11

May 11, 2026  |  FGI News, News

Geomembranes (a.k.a. “flexible membrane liners, FMLs”) have been used for over 20 years at CCR containment facilities
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U.S. Court of International Trade rules 10% global tariffs illegal

May 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Three judges of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled May 7 that the 10% global tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in February were illegal. The 2–1 decision ruled that the tariffs imposed by the president under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 were “invalid” and …
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Conflict in the Middle East leads to increase in resin prices

May 8, 2026  |  Industry News, News

Polypropylene and other plastic resins have increased in price in recent months as a result of conflict in the Middle East, affecting the cost of geosynthetic products. A similar price increase occurred in early 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which increased demand for personal protective eq…
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Geocells preserve Yangtze River slope

May 8, 2026  |  Case Studies, Features

The implementation of the Sunliangzhou Lock channel slope and bank protection project represents the pioneering application of a construction technique utilizing high-strength geocell slope surfaces cast with concrete.
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