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Polymer prices are surging in early 2026, with increases exceeding 40% by March, driven by Middle East conflict, severe supply chain disruptions, and soaring energy costs . Polyolefins (PE, PP) and PVC face significant hikes and shortages, with market volatility expected to continue as Brent crude holds above $100/barrel. Key drivers are: Geopolitical Conflict: Disruptions in the Middle East, particularly affecting the Strait of Hormuz, have restricted raw material supply, causing a 50–60% surge in some feedstocks. Production & Supply Constraints: Several European suppliers declared Force Majeure, leading to a "500+ EUR" target for price increases for some olefin monomers. Upward Trend: Prices for PE, PP, PS, and PVC rose in March 2026, with April expected to see further increases, including a planned 30-cent-per-pound hike for polyethylene in some markets. Global Impact: While Europe faces steep increases of €400/tonne, India's PVC market witnessed spikes of up to 78%, and similar shortages are hitting global markets.

Year From Month Event + information link City Country 2026 21-24 April Techtextil 2026 Frankfurt Germany 2026 12-13 May EAGM - Board & Members meeting Frankurt Germany 2026 3 June ASTM International, Committee D35 Meeting: Geosynthetics Dallas, Texas USA 2026 30-2 July CEN TC 189 Meetings Copenhagen Denmark 2026 12-17 September 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics Montreal Canada 2026 28-1 October Batimat Paris France 2026 17-18 November EAGM - Board & Members meeting Frankurt Germany 2027 21-24 February Geosynthetics Conference Reno USA 2027 1-5 March GeoAfrica 2027 Gauteng S. Africa 2027 12-15 October Pollutec Lyon France

From 21 to 24 April, Techtextil  𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗳𝘂𝗿𝘁 once again brings together the international (geo)technical textiles community. Many European geosynthetic producers will be present to inform you on the sustainable and cost-saving benefits of geosynthetics. The urgency of addressing global warming make innovative solutions necessary within civil and hydraulic engineering. Geosynthetics emerge as a sustainable building method, significantly reducing CO emissions (30-89%) and energy consumption (up to 85%) compared to conventional building materials like concrete and steel. More information about the sustainable benefits and cost savings by using geosynthetics can be found on the EAGM website  https://lnkd.in/dNJKtwH

The urgency of addressing global warming make innovative solutions necessary within civil and hydraulic engineering. Geosynthetics or sometimes called Geo-building materials, emerge as a sustainable building method, significantly reducing CO emissions (30-89%) and energy consumption (up to 85%) compared to conventional building materials like concrete and steel. This symposium, hosted by the NGO, IGS and EAGM, serves as a platform for knowledge exchange on geosynthetics and sustainability. Register for free via  www.ngo.nl/symposium26 Register for free via  www.ngo.nl/symposium26

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Year From Month Event + information link City Country 2025 12-13 November EAGM - Board & Members meeting Frankurt Germany 2025 12 November NGO (Netherlands) - General Meeting t.b.a.   2025 17-20 November ISO/TC 221 Meeting on Geosynthetics Rio de Janeiro Brazil 2026 12-16 February ASTM International, Committee D35 Meeting: Geosynthetics Atlanta, Georgia USA 2026 9-12 March Geo-Congress 2026 Salt lake city USA 2026 21-24 April Techtextil 2026 Frankfurt Germany 2026 12-13 May EAGM - Board & Members meeting Frankurt Germany 2026 12-15 June ASTM International, Committee D35 Meeting: Geosynthetics Dallas, Texas USA 2026 30-2 July CEN TC 189 Meetings Copenhagen Denmark 2026 12-17 September 13th International Conference on Geosynthetics Montreal Canada 2026 28-1 October Batimat Paris France 2026 17-18 November EAGM - Board & Members meeting Frankurt Germany 2027 21-24 February Geosynthetics Conference Reno USA 2027   March GeoAfrica 2027 Gauteng S. Africa 2027 12-15 October Pollutec Lyon France

We are excited to announce that the NGO (Dutch Geotextile Organisation - Dutch Chapter of the IGS) will organise a Technical Lecture on Geosynthetics and its various applications which will be held on the 20th of March from 12:00 – 13:30 (CET+2) on Microsoft Teams.   The webinar will be conducted by three industry experts from a variety of countries that are represented by the IGS that each present an interesting project or development in the use of geosynthetics. The webinar is free to attend and will be broadcasted via Microsoft Teams. It provides an interesting insight in a variety of applications and real projects. Participants can sign up using the website of the Dutch Chapter of the IGS, the NGO: https://ngo.nl/ngo-webinar-20march25/

Held every four years, EuroGeo explores the appropriate use and beneficial impact of geosynthetics on civil infrastructure and sustainability throughout Europe. The 2025 conference, which is a major regional technical conference and trade show of the International Geosynthetics Society (IGS), is organized by IGS France. The main theme of the Conference is: Technical Challenges and Environmental Imperatives for the 21st Century. The new challenges faced by construction professionals, environmental concerns, innovation and risk management will be at the heart of the discussions and presentations. More information at EuroGeo 8 - 8th European Regional Conference on Geosynthetics - Lille, France - IGS ( geosyntheticssociety.org )

Floods and heavy rains caused by climate change, trigger major problems throughout European cities. It is increasingly urgent to find solutions to mitigate the sudden rise of the water level of rivers. Detention basins are above-ground storage basins or facilities that allow river flow control through attenuation of stormwater runoff.   Ditches along two rivers in Tuscany used as illegal landfills were reclaimed and restored as natural expansion basins. The project started with a temporary detour of the watercourses, surface and deep removal of the stored waste. Secondly, the restoration of the bottom of the new detention basin, followed by the reconstruction of the basin’s bank and the protective embankments.   The embankments were built using a reinforced earth system with uniaxial grids of different sizes. Removable formworks were used to prevent damage to the water-resistant layer; the inner side was waterproofed with a bentonite geocomposite, and finally a geo-mat for slope erosion control.

On the 14th of May the NGO, in cooperation with IGS Netherlands, will organise an International Symposium on ‘’Geosynthetics and sustainability’’ (Environmental, civil and Hydraulic Engineering. The venue will the Technical University Delft, faculty civil engineering and Geosiences Building 23, Stevinweg 1 in Delft, the Netherlands. The event will take place on the 14th of May 2024, from 13.00-18.30 CET. The event will be both a physical event + online streaming. Register for free via www.ngo.nl/symposium24 . For more information, email to mail@ngo.nl

The use of a woven geotextile in renovating Ostend-Bruges Airport's runway replaced traditional gravel methods, significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Compared to gravel, the geotextile required only three trucks for transport, resulting in a 92% reduction in CO2 emissions. Its polypropylene (PP) composition further enhances environmental benefits over polyester (PET) granulate. The geotextile acts as a separation layer between fractions, providing rigidity through its E-modulus property, and offering strong tensile strength with good soil density. The geotextile thus combines environmental advantages with functional superiority, showcasing its role in sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Rees Flood Channel: a Bypass for the Rhine River.  The branch of biological engineering is still a niche in landscape architecture and gardening. Bio-engineering measures, which form an integral part of large building projects, are therefore performed by companies from other branches of industry.   The Rees Flood Channel is a fine example of a future-oriented and sustainable construction measure in hydroengineering. The materials and construction methods that were used in this project can be easily applied to small-scale projects such as revitalization activities along brooks and smaller rivers.   Therefore, they seamlessly blend in with the field of activity of landscape architecture and gardening and bear significant potential for new business applications.