Infill
EU’s rigid attitude towards plastic a hindrance
The proposed EU ban on the sale of polymer infills has been so firmly cast in stone that it hardly leaves room for debate. Yet, the same cannot be said for products made from biodegradable polymers. Precisely for this reason, it would be wise for the European Commission to look further into these developments.
What an LCA Tool for outdoor sports surfaces could look like
Environmental cost indicators are commonly used in many engineering sectors, yet they are fairly new to the market for outdoor sports surfaces. Various companies, industry bodies and organisations are currently busy developing their own tool. One developed by the Dutch industry is already taking shape.
EU adopts proposed infill restriction
EU countries have voted in favour of a proposal to restrict the placement onto the market of microplastics that are intentionally added to products. However, instead of the transitional period of six years for polymeric infill for third-generation synthetic turf the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) had proposed, it has been decided to grant the industry an eight-year grace period.