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Geothermal field approved for use at regional landfill
November 29th, 2024
Contributed by The Timberjay The St. Louis County Regional Landfill in Virginia, Minn. will soon be using the trash disposed there on a daily basis as a source of energy. County leaders recently held a ribbon cutting at the landfill’s new geothermal field, the first of its kind in the state. “The concept is simple,” said […]
Former Congressman Duffy tapped for USDOT secretary
November 28th, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump recently nominated former Congressman Sean Duffy for secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Sean Duffy. Photo courtesy of U.S. Congressional archive. A member of the Republican Party, Duffy – a former prosecutor who served as Wisconsin’s Ashland County District Attorney from 2002 until 2010 – is the former U.S. representative for […]
Techmer PM releases 2024 Sustainability Report
November 27th, 2024
Techmer PM, a materials design company in Clinton, Tenn., announced the publication of its 2024 Sustainability Report. Key highlights of the 2024 Sustainability Report: Integration of ACT and establishment of Fiber Center: Techmer PM successfully integrated ACT into its organization and established the Fiber Center in Dalton, Ga. Acquisition of OptiColor: The acquisition of OptiColor […]
GeoMontreal 2024 hosts over 1,000 attendees, GeoManitoba 2025 announced
November 27th, 2024
By Kevin Kerfoot, Geosynthetics Magazine editor The Canadian Geotechnical Society (CGS) in collaboration with the Canadian National Chapter of the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH-CNC) recently wrapped up GeoMontréal 2024 in Montréal, Quebec, Canada. This was the 77th Canadian Geotechnical Conference and the 16th Joint CGS/IAH-CNC Groundwater Conference. This year’s theme was Resilient Geosciences for Future Generations and featured technical sessions on subjects […]
Webinar – The Stream Diversion and the Landfill – Dec. 2
November 27th, 2024
The International Erosion Control Association (IECA) presents the webinar - The Stream Diversion and the Landfill – on Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. MT in the U.S. and on Dec. 3 at 9 a.m. AEDT in Australia and 11 a.m. NZDT in New Zealand. It is presented by Stephanie E. Kirk, CPSEC, CESSWI, Environmental Manager […]
Outdoor recreation generates $1.2 trillion economic output
November 26th, 2024
This marks the seventh consecutive year the BEA has tracked the sector. Recreational boating plays a vital role in the outdoor recreation industry, driving economic activity, innovation and outdoor enjoyment. The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) has released new data highlighting outdoor recreation’s contribution to the U.S. economy. The industry generated a […]
Herculite safety initiatives result in two years with no lost time incidents
November 26th, 2024
Herculite® Products Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance and custom fabrics based in Emigsville, Penn., announced the company has reached two consecutive years with zero loss-time incidents (LTI) as a result of various safety initiatives. “Our associate-driven culture is empowered to work safely and ensure our fellow associates share the same level of commitment. I am […]
Webinar – Advancing Sustainable Design in Recreational Trails – Dec. 17
November 26th, 2024
Presto Geosystems presents the webinar Advancing Sustainable Design in Recreational Trails on Dec. 17 at 11 a.m. The presenter is Cory Schneider, Environmental Scientist/Business Development Manager, Presto Geosystems, a 1.0 PDH credit is available and you can register here. Discover how to create sustainable and attractive recreational trails by joining our upcoming webinar. Learn about […]
Super-stretch fabric
November 25th, 2024
The USA-made fabrics have excellent stretch that doesn't degrade, ensuring superior durability, comfort, moisture-wicking, shape retention and recyclability. Apex Mills’ OutStretch™ collection of textiles is designed for a spandex-free comfortable stretch. The collection offers exceptional durability and long-lasting quality and is a sustainable alternative to fabrics made with elastomer yarns that cannot be recycled. The […]
Registration open for upcoming ATA webinar
November 25th, 2024
Join Madeleine MacRae, CEO and co-founder of Legacy Leadership Institute, for Advanced Textile Association’s (ATA) upcoming webinar, 4-Dimensional Leadership: Unlocking the Full Spectrum of Effective Leadership, on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 1pm CT. Most leadership development training focuses heavily on how leaders influence their teams and achieve results. While these aspects are crucial, they only […]