Residents and scientists collect synthetic turf particles
A group of residents recently joined scientists and environmental advocates to collect beach debris and water samples. They found a…
Functionality RMMs investigated
A Danish test and development project intended to verify whether the recommendations described in CEN-TR 17519 are sufficient to limit…
UK willing to continue accepting polymeric infills
A study commissioned by the UK Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has concluded that containment measures represent…
Scotland experiments with corn
The new synthetic turf field at Clickimin Leisure Complex in Lerwick, Scotland, will be finished with infill from corn residue.…
Rolling out synthetic turf in Ghana is opposed
The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to agencies and entities responsible for installing synthetic turf…
Maine to park synthetic turf?
Lawmakers in the US state of Maine will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss a bill that…
Differences in wear behaviour of synthetic turf systems using different infill materials
DIFFERENCES IN WEAR BEHAVIOR OF SYNTHETIC TURF SYSTEMS USING DIFFERENT INFILL MATERIALS With polymeric infills to be banned from late…
Concerns rise over deteriorating synthetic sports fields in NSW
The poor condition of synthetic sports fields across Sydney is raising environmental and health concerns, with plastic and rubber debris…
TGA to ban plastic netting
The Turfgrass Growers Association (TGA) in the UK has announced a bold and progressive step towards environmental sustainability by banning…
US county considers synthetic turf ban following illegal disposal practices
County supervisors in Santa Clara, California are considering a proposed ban on synthetic turf on county-owned land following emerging concerns…