IGS - International Geosynthetics Society

US I-95 was fixed in less than two weeks after its collapse thanks to #geosynthetics. The use of #sustainable backfill made from #recycledglass, reinforced with polymeric #geogrids, has allowed commuters to get back on the road. geosyntheticssociety.org/crucial-i-95-u… @AeroAggregates @HUESKERna

IGS Vice President @Edoardo Zannoni explains why being #Influential is one of the IGS's key objectives and how the Society aims to achieve this. #geosynthetics #strategicgoals geosyntheticssociety.org/igs-strategy-g…

Cleaning Up Communities With #HDPE - Fabtech Australia's wastewater treatment basin cover replacement= better methane harvesting for conversion to #cleanenergy & reduced carbon footprint. #carbonreduction #geosynthetics Read: lnkd.in/gJSZ7KfU PDF: lnkd.in/gAXPixmt

IGS unveils ‘Strategy 2022-2026’ Report, ‘Building On Firm Foundations’, charting achievements of the IGS since creation 40 years ago & challenges it faces moving forward. geosyntheticssociety.org/igs-launches-s… [PDF] geosyntheticssociety.org/wp-content/upl… #Influential #Trusted #Representative #Sustainable

Nearly 400 delegates from around the world gathered in Cairo to discover more about the current projects and future potential of #geosynthetics in #Africa. geosyntheticssociety.org/impactful-geoa… #sustainability #geoafrica2023

An article by Eric Blond, the Chair of the IGS Technical Committee on Hydraulics (TC-H), explores the benefits of #geomembrane use over concrete in #reservoir, #canal, and #dam applications and features in the latest issue of ICID News. geosyntheticssociety.org/igs-technical-…

#Geosynthetics enable: -substitution/reduction of aggregate -increased longevity to construction works -reduction in carbon emissions -better wear/seismic resilience -landscape preservation -reduction of environ. impacts due to less construction traffic geosyntheticssociety.org/did-you-know-g…

Since its launch two years ago, the IGS #Sustainability Committee has been laser-focused on championing the role of #geosynthetics to build a #greener future. Read more about the initiatives here: geosyntheticssociety.org/igs-sustainabi…

#Lille, France has been selected as the location for #EuroGeo8 in 2025! The French Chapter of the IGS (CFG Comité Français des Géosynthétiques) will host this prestigious event. geosyntheticssociety.org/lille-to-host-…

It is well known #geosynthetics make positive contributions to #sustainableinfrastructure. But #DidYouKnow the majority do their work beneath below ground, covered over with soil, sand, concrete and other materials? [PDF]: geosyntheticssociety.org/wp-content/upl… geosyntheticssociety.org/did-you-know-g…

IGS #Slovenia is the newest chapter of the IGS! A key mission of the chapter is improving education and understanding on the range and application of #geosynthetics. Read more about the chapter's formation and goals here: geosyntheticssociety.org/new-igs-sloven…

Applications for the Young Member #Spotlight at #GeoAfrica2023 are open! Only six IGS Young Members will be granted the opportunity to present alongside the IGS Student Award Winners for Africa and Middle East. More: geosyntheticssociety.org/apply-now-for-… #youngmembers #YMC #geosynthetics

Online Registration Deadline for #GeoAsia7 is 15 October! This is a #HYBRID event. Join virtually or in person! geoasia7.com #Taipei

#Sustainability education just got more interactive! Did you know #geosynthetics can reduce the use of aggregates in infrastructure #construction? IGS’s ‘#DidYouKnow’ bite-sized animations: geosyntheticssociety.org/igs-launches-d… [PDF]: geosyntheticssociety.org/wp-content/upl… Webpage: geosyntheticssociety.org/sustainability/

Meet the new IGS President Sam Allen! geosyntheticssociety.org/meet-your-new-… "It is my highest honor to serve as the President of the IGS. It is a joy to support a Society I have served for so many years..." - Sam Allen

Calling all IGS Chapters! Get involved with the IGS Job Shadowing Program. geosyntheticssociety.org/chapters-join-… #geosynthetics #civilengineering #sustainability

Register for MSE Walls Stiffness Method Webinar with Prof. Richard Bathurst of the @GeoEngCentre geosyntheticssociety.org/igs-iran-mse-w… #geosynthetics #civilengineering #infrastructure

10 Questions with Departing @IntGeosynthSoc Pres. Chungsik Yoo "Geosynthetics are key construction materials that will allow us to meet the zero-carbon policy set by many countries around the globe." geosyntheticssociety.org/10-questions-d… #geosynthetics #civilengineering #sustainability

Let your creativity run wild in the @IGSYoung Members Photo Contest – and WIN cash prizes and attendance to the 12th International Conference on #Geosynthetics in Rome! Entries due September 30, 2022. geosyntheticssociety.org/igs-photo-cont… #civilengineering #photocontests

Sustainability Centre Stage at EuroGeo 7 Conference -- Register by August 22 for best rate!! #sustainability #geosynthetics #CivilEngineering geosyntheticssociety.org/sustainability…