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GMA speaks up during EPA coal ash hearing
09/02/2010
As hearings continued through September 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seeks comments regarding the regulation of coal ash containment sites. The Geosynthetic Materials Association (GMA) was among the first in line to address the issue Aug. 30 at the initial hearing in Arlington, Va. Read more, including remarks from GMA Members.   ID: 5551
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GWMS Advanced Registration Deadline: September 10
09/01/2010
The Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) is a bienniel, global gathering of specialists from within and industries intersecting with waste management. Take advantage of this international networking opportunity. Learn from industry leaders. Listen to an exciting keynote address, tour the United States’ first landfill solar energy cover system, and learn about cutting-edge technologies in the exhibit hall. Register by September 10 to save on registration. Use code AA13 when registering to receive the discounted pricing.   ID: 5550
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Organoclay® Reactive Core Mat® Used in Railroad Remediation Project
08/31/2010
A rail yard in Utah has been in operation since the first transcontinental railroad reached the area in 1869. Four major railroad companies have used the rail yard for switching, maintenance of locomotives, and transferring cargo. A DNAPL tar plume was discovered running from the northern end of the yard under an adjacent highway and into a neighboring pond. HDPE geomembrane and Organoclay Reactive Core Mat from CETCO were used to remediate the site. Read more.   ID: 5543
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Penton Media's 2010 Global Waste Management Symposium Announces Special Greenhouse Gas Session
08/31/2010
Penton Media's 2010 Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS), an international forum for the presentation of peer-reviewed applied and fundamental research and case studies on waste management, announces a new special session: "Applicability of USEPA Greenhouse Gas Rules to Landfills," to be held October 4 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa. Learn more.   ID: 5546
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NY Federation 2010 Proceedings and 2011 Dates
08/31/2010
The New York Federation of Solid Waste Associations Spring Conference and Trade Show began in 1997 and has become an annual premier northeast event. It attracts over 700 public and private sector solid waste and recycling professionals to a technical program with 90 presentations and an expanded Trade Show that is supported by 120 major exhibitors. Those interested in the PowerPoint presentations from the 2010 conference can access them free online. Also, the dates and location for the 2011 event have been announced: 1-4 May 2011 at the historic Sagamore in Bolton Landing, New York.   ID: 5542
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Next Climate Change and Geosynthetics Conference
08/27/2010
IGS-Thailand, the Asian Center for Soil Improvement and Geosynthetics (ACSIG), and the Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society (SEAGS), under the auspices of International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), are jointly organizing the International Symposium on Geotechnical and Geosynthetics Engineering: Challenges and Opportunities on Climate Change to be held 7-8 December 2010 in Bangkok, Thailand. This event is co-organized by the Thailand Geotechnical Society (TGS) and Suranaree University of Technology (SUT). The symposium will gather academics, practitioners, partners, and stakeholders to discuss emergency and urgent issues related to climate change as well as the innovative mitigation measures in the context of geotechnical and geosynthetics engineering.   ID: 5530
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Expanded production capacity for thin-film photovoltaic cells
08/25/2010
Kaneka Corp of Osaka, Japan, has expanded its production capacity for thinfilm photovoltaic (PV) cells at its wholly owned subsidiary, Kaneka Solartech Co Ltd, which uses hybrid technology to produce PV cells with the world’s highest conversion efficiency of 12%. Production capacity will thereby increase by 80 megawatts (MW), for an ultimate annual production total of 150 MW.   ID: 5519
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CETCO's Remediation University
08/25/2010
CETCO Remediation Technologies' Remediation University is a free full-day seminar and lunch consisting of comprehensive educational curriculum designed to provide practical and useful guidance to environmental professionals. This first half of the day will cover all aspects related to the subaqueous capping and treatment of contaminated sediments, including the use of marine mattresses for simplified construction and protection in highly erosive conditions, eliminating the need for costly and thick sand caps. Case studies and analysis from top industry professionals will be included. Each attendee will be provided with a "Certificate of Professional Development". Note: Space is limited, so register soon.   ID: 5520
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Draft Program Released for CRETE 2010
08/25/2010
The Organizing Committee of CRETE 2010, the 2nd International Conference on Hazardous and Industrial Waste Management (5-8 October 2010, Chania, Crete, Greece), has released a draft program. Selected papers will be published in a Special Issue of the "Journal of Hazardous Materials", "Global NEST Journal" and also in "Waste Management". Papers include subjects such as solar energy-generating exposed caps on landfills.   ID: 5521
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MECA: Call for Presentations
08/25/2010
The Minnesota Erosion Control Association (MECA) seeks presentations for its 23rd Annual Erosion Control and Stormwater Management Conference and Trade Show, to be held 3-4 March 2011 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center in Plymouth, Minnesota. Two types of presentations are being solicited: Local projects completed for stormwater management or erosion and sediment control; New, innovative products for stormwater management or erosion and sediment control. Project presentations will be 15-30 minutes long. Product presentations will be 10-15 minutes. Submit your presentation title and 200-word abstract, project location, names and the contact information for the presenter(s) by 27 September 2010 to MECA at carolyn@fortinconsulting.com. For more information call the MECA office, +1 763 478 3267.   ID: 5517
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Ten Reasons to Attend the Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) 2010
08/24/2010
With more than 100 presentations, numerous networking opportunities, and special sessions on today's hottest waste management topics, the Global Waste Management Symposium (GWMS) 2010 is a must-attend event. It will provide the forum for topics critical to the global waste community. GWMS 2010 will be held 3-6 October 2010 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Learn more.   ID: 5512
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Coming Soon: Waterproof Membranes 2010
08/24/2010
Applied Market Information (AMI) has released the program and registration brochure for Waterproof Membranes 2010, the fourth international conference in this series. Click on the brochure image to the right to download a copy (PDF). Waterproof Membranes 2010 takes place at the Maritim Hotel in Cologne, Germany 30 November - 2 December 2010. AMI is offering Euro 100 off registration for those who book their space before October 20.   ID: 5514
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