Increased environmental legislation has meant that geomembranes are commonplace in many new construction projects. In the UK, proposed developments within 250m of an active or disused landfill site require detailed consultation with the Environment Agency. Modern landfill site designs provide a means to control the escape of liquids or gas, either in to neighbouring land, or up in to the atmosphere. This is achieved by lining the base of the landfill site with a suitable geomembrane, and sealing it with a capping membrane.
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