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The International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) is a learned society dedicated to the development of geotextiles, geomembranes, & related products.

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

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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…

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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-…

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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…

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. #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…

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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-…

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. #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…

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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…

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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

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

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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

IntGeosynthSoc's tweet image. 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

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