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AI sees fails to see logic in infill-ban

3 months ago Media desk

An Artificial Intelligence machine has questioned the logic behind the proposed ban on polymeric infill. The machine was asked five questions and delivered clear-cut answers, all showing that a ban on the sale of polymeric infill will not be the correct answer to balance the reduction of microplastic pollution with achieving a healthy society.

Dutch court rules in favor of SBR

7 months ago Guy Oldenkotte

Providing a third-generation synthetic turf field is fitted with risk management measures to prevent the spread of polymeric infill outside the field, the use of rubber infill is not prohibited, a Dutch court has ruled.

“EC decision doesn’t make sense”

9 months ago Guy Oldenkotte

Last week’s announcement by the European Commission that it will recommend a ban on the sale of polymeric infill within six years and ignore the difference so-called risk management measures can make, has been met with disbelief and outright anger by some organisations in the industry.

EU infill decision no done deal yet

9 months ago Guy Oldenkotte

The decision by the European Commission to recommend the proposed ban on the future sale of polymeric infill and to cold-shoulder the suggestion to make Risk Management Measures mandatory, is not decisive yet. The recommendation still has to be approved by the Council of Europe and the European Parliament before it can pass onto the statute book. Once cleared, the World Trade Organisation also has a say.

Nevada bans ‘non-functional’ grass

2 years ago Guy Oldenkotte

The U.S. state of Nevada has adopted a law that will outlaw about 31 percent…

Sri Lanka lists synthetic turf for possible ban

2 years ago Guy Oldenkotte

Sri Lanka intends to ban synthetic turf. As soon as the Attorney General’s recommendation is…