Biodegradable infill at risk
The Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has decided to further investigate 'biodegradable' polymers as part…
Bigmow as fairway mower
Belrobotics is currently testing the Bigmow as a fairway mower. The pilot runs at Flanders Nippon in Hasselt, Belgium. Belrobotics…
Irrigation restrictions in France
French authorities have implemented water restrictions in 45 of the 102 provinces in the country. The restrictions prohibit “non-priority” irrigations,…
CEN publishes new standard
The European Standards Committee (CEN) has published CEN/TR 17519:2020 "Guidance on how to minimize infill dispersion into the environment". The document…
Barenbrug invests in new laboratory
The Royal Barenbrug Group has invested in a new laboratory for climate-resistant grass solutions, using seed technology to tackle ongoing…
Synthetic turf yarn brittleness tested
Labosport has presented the first results of their research on the brittleness of synthetic turf yarn in different colours to…