Geosynthetics April/May 2022 - 6

EDITORIAL
Geosynthetics
IFAI PRESIDENT/CEO
Steve Schiffman | saschiffman@ifai.com
Transforming the
geosynthetics world
I
Todd R. Berger
Senior Editor
+ 1 651 225 6939
trberger@ifai.com
VICE PRESIDENT/EVENTS, SALES & MARKETING
Amy Collins | amcollins@ifai.com
DIRECTOR OF CONTENT & MEMBER PROGRAMS
Jonathan Sweet | jwsweet@ifai.com
SENIOR EDITOR
Todd R. Berger | trberger@ifai.com
n this special issue of Geosynthetics magazine, we examine the rapidly
evolving world of geosynthetics and sustainability with the timely, futureoriented
feature by geosynthetics veteran Boyd Ramsey, " Geosynthetics and
Sustainability: How Is Our Industry Doing? "
Sustainability is a complex issue. In his feature, Ramsey looks at how
geosynthetics companies and organizations are rising to the sustainability
challenge. Several companies are leading the revolution: from Solmax to
Geofabrics Australasia Pty. Ltd. In his feature, Ramsey documents the current
thinking on sustainability by many geosynthetics leaders.
Ronald K. Frobel and Ray Peebles in their feature, " Lining the 70 Ranch
Raw Water Reservoir, " present a case study at a site with many geotechnical
challenges: the largest prefabricated scrim reinforced polypropylene
(fPP-R) geomembrane lined water reservoir in North America, which was
recently completed in Colorado.
In " Using Ultralightweight Foamed Glass Aggregate as MSE Wall
Backfill, " authors Theresa Andrejack Loux and Archie Filshill discuss how
subsurface conditions often warrant the use of ultralightweight foamed
glass aggregate (UL-FGA) backfill material for mechanically stabilized
earth (MSE) walls. Interestingly, the UL-FGA material they discuss is also
highlighted in Ramsey's feature on sustainability.
Stewart Udall, Secretary of the Interior under presidents John F.
Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, said, " Plans to protect air and water,
wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to protect man. " To take some
liberties and expand on Udall's poignant statement, plans to protect air
and water, wilderness and wildlife are in fact plans to ensure a profitable
future for geosynthetics companies.
CREATIVE MANAGER
Cathleen Rose
ART DIRECTOR
Megan Shircel
ADVERTISING DESIGN & CLASSIFIED AD SALES
Michelle Cook | mlcook@ifai.com
www.ifai.com/advertise
INTEGRATED MEDIA SALES
Brenda Olson, Melissa Reese,
Sara Schaefer, Angie West
SALES COORDINATOR
Lisa Batdorf | lmbatdorf@ifai.com
www. ifai.com/geosynthetics-magazine-subscription
CIRCULATION PROMOTIONS SPECIALIST
Jill Poirier | subscriptions@ifai.com
IFAI MEMBERSHIP
www. ifai.com/membership
EDITORIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE*
Melody A. Adams | Waste Management, USA
Sam R. Allen | TRI/Environmental, USA
Richard J. Bathurst | Royal Military College, Canada
Malek Bouazza | Monash University, Australia
Daniele A. Cazzuffi | CESI S.p.A., Italy
Archie Filshill | Aero Aggregates of North America LLC, USA
Ronald K. Frobel | R. K. Frobel & Associates, USA
Stephan M. Gale | Gale-Tec Engineering Inc., USA
John M. Gardner | Smith Gardner Inc., USA
Han-Yong Jeon | INHA University, Korea
Robert E. Mackey | S2L Inc., USA
Kent von Maubeuge | Naue GmbH, Germany
Dhani Narejo | Narejo Inc., USA
Marco A. Sánchez | ML Ingeniería, Mexico
Mark E. Smith | RRD International Corp., USA
L. David Suits | LDS Geosynthetic Consulting Services, USA
Richard Thiel | Thiel Engineering, USA
Gary L. Willibey | ESP/SKAPS Industries, USA
Aigen Zhao | AGZ International LLC, USA
*The Editorial Advisory Committee reviews selected
papers, case histories and technical editorial copy in
its areas of expertise. Individual advisors do not review
every submission. Statements of fact and opinion are
the author's responsibility alone, and do not imply
the viewpoints of Geosynthetics, the Editorial Advisory
Committee, the editors or the association.
THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF
Geosynthetics is an international, bimonthly publication for civil engineers, contractors and
government agencies in need of expert information on geosynthetic engineering solutions.
Geosynthetics presents articles from field professionals for innovative, exemplary practice.
1801 County Road B W., STE 100
Roseville, MN 55113-4052, USA
+1 651 222 2508 | 800 225 4324 | IFAI.com
© 2022 Industrial Fabrics Association International.
All rights reserved.
6
Geosynthetics | April May 2022

http://www.ifai.com/advertise http://www.ifai.com/geosynthetics-magazine-subscription http://www.ifai.com/membership http://www.IFAI.com

Geosynthetics April/May 2022

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Geosynthetics April/May 2022