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Gleistein switches to bio-based Dyneema® fibers
December 3rd, 2020
Gleistein, a manufacturer of ropes, is switching its entire portfolio of products made with Dyneema® to be manufactured exclusively from bio-based Dyneema fibers. The fibers offer the same strength and reliability of their conventionally sourced counterparts, but contribute y to climate protection due to their renewable, bio-based raw material which results in a significant reduction […]
IGS launches Sustainability Committee
December 3rd, 2020
A new International Geosynthetics Society (IGS) committee has been created to further the understanding and use of geosynthetics in making a more sustainable world. The IGS Sustainability Committee was formed during a recent virtual meeting of IGS officers and Council Committee members. Chaired by IGS Vice President Nathalie Touze, the new body aims to improve […]
Virtual WASTECON registration is open
December 2nd, 2020
SWANA’s executive leadership summit for the solid waste and recycling industries, WASTECON’s high value content is designed to advance executive leadership effectiveness and inspire your teams. WASTECON will be transformed into a virtual conference, Jan. 26–28, 2021, with live events each day from 1 p.m.–5 p.m. EST in addition to on-demand sessions available throughout the conference. […]
Mahaffey recognizes Pretsch and DeVore
December 2nd, 2020
In a nod to Mahaffey Event & Tent Rentals’ positive impact in support of a wide-ranging customer base, Mahaffey chairman William (Bill) Pretsch has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Vistage Worldwide, a global CEO group. “The Vistage Lifetime Achievement Award signifies Bill’s inspiring leadership, business wisdom and track record of making bold yet sound […]
Pedro J. Amaya joins GEI
December 1st, 2020
GEI Consultants Inc., one of the nation’s leading technical consulting services firms, is pleased to announce Pedro J. Amaya, P.E., has joined GEI’s Columbus, Ohio, office as a senior consultant. Amaya has more than 34 years of engineering experience in the design, maintenance and construction of dams, landfills, foundation design, and construction and monitoring of […]
DuPont Biomaterials sponsors fashion program
December 1st, 2020
DuPont Biomaterials has announced its sponsorship of the fashion undergraduate BA Fashion Design program at Central Saint Martins (CSM) in London. Renowned for its fashion curriculum, Central Saint Martins is among the best fashion schools worldwide and considered one of the most prestigious, spawning some of the greatest fashion designers in the past few decades. […]