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‘Plastic roads’ are paved with good intention

December 26, 2022

…Transportation officials in multiple states are testing whether roads made from grocery bags, juice cartons, printer ink cartridges or other discarded plastic can make pavement last longer, save…

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USDOT preps $1.5B In RAISE grants for fiscal year 2023

December 20, 2022

…case for 2022, USDOT is encouraging RAISE applicants to consider how their projects can address climate change, ensure racial equity, and remove barriers to opportunity. Additionally, USDOT said projects designated…

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Geosynthetics in agriculture

December 19, 2022

…fumigation barrier film from Viaflex. The seven-layer, co-extruded film is made from very flexible, high-strength polyethylene and is designed to help farmers/growers meet the ever-tightening fumigation regulations. Photo: Viaflex Creating…

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AASHTO re:source podcast examines IIJA impact

December 8, 2022

…Joung Lee, deputy director-chief policy officer of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, recently sat down with the AASHTO re:source podcast to discuss implementation progress…

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Alabama DOT improves dewatering performance of silt fence

November 30, 2022

…new design and worked to develop a Standard Specification (665608) released in 2021. When asked why the design revisions were important, Klinger responded, “ALDOT strives to continuously improve our erosion…

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Hanes Geo Components acquiring Nilex

November 23, 2022

…and its wholly-owned subsidiary Nilex USA Inc. with a view to continue to operate Nilex’s business on a going-concern basis. Under the proposed agreement, Nilex’s Canadian operations will be consolidated…

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AGRU America wins IAPD Bronze Marketing Excellence Award

November 16, 2022

The International Association of Plastics Distribution (IAPD) has awarded AGRU America a Marketing Excellence Award in acknowledgment of innovative and exemplary marketing initiatives from mid-2021 through spring…

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E Squared expanding production, warehousing and distribution

November 15, 2022

…E Squared, a leader in the development and manufacture of high-performance coated fabrics, film sheeting and technical textiles, announces a major expansion of its production, warehousing and distribution…

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Industrial concrete protective liner applications

October 26, 2022

…chemical conditions increase the potential for biofilm development. These operations result in high risks for microbiological attacks or microbiologically influenced corrosion that deteriorates concrete cooling tower basins in geothermal power…

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TRB names executive director

October 24, 2022

…5, 2022. Sheehan will succeed Neil Pedersen, who has served as TRB’s executive director for nearly eight years. Victoria Sheehan Sheehan comes to the National Academies from the New Hampshire…

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