ASTM publishes standard for sampling and testing for PFAS
The American institute ASTM has published a new industry standard that provides a consistent approach to evaluating synthetic turf materials…
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…
Litigation cost Burrillville USD 200k and counting
The Town Council for Burrillville (Rhode Island, US) has spent over USD 200,000 thus far on research and litigation since…
California steps up ban on PFAS
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law that would allow cities and counties to ban synthetic turf, for…
ESTC abandons PFAS debate
The EMEA Synthetic Turf Council (ESTC) has informed the industry that it will not provide any input into the consultation…
PFAS restriction one step closer
A proposal has been submitted to ban the use of PFAS. The proposal is part of the largest substance ban…
Intention to restrict per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden have submitted an intention to restrict the manufacture, placing on the market and…
US Environmental Protection Agency to study PFAS
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is calling on postdoctoral fellows to apply for a position at their Office of…