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…
Biodegradable synthetic turf not off the table
Despite the European Commission's proposed requirements for biodegradable polymeric infill, the concept of biodegradable synthetic turf top layers has by…
Introduce “functional period” criterion for biodegradable polymeric infill
A Member of the European Parliament has requested a “functional period” criterion to be introduced for assessing the degradability of…
In times of great uncertainty, bold decisions can save the day
As the competent authorities are forced to increasingly take bold decisions, the list with challenges lower authorities around the world…
EC about to throw the baby out with the bathwater
Sportsfields.info has reliably learnt that infills made of 100% biodegradable polymers are awaiting the same fate as traditional polymeric infills,…
Biodegradable synthetic turf as the new standard
Soon, the European Commission will decide its approach towards microplastic pollution from synthetic turf pitches. It is anticipated that this…
Modern times and problems demand a modern solution
If we want to achieve a sustainable society, we will have to accept that some radical changes will have to…
World’s first biodegradable artificial turf field
By 1 August latest, Senbis, Sweco, AnteaSport, Edel Grass and TenCate will install the world’s first biodegradable artificial turf football…
First GreenFields field with biodegradable infill installed
GreenFields has used a biodegradable infill in its latest installation of a third-generation synthetic turf field. The new infill complies…
Limonta’s Geofill approved by TÜV Austria
TÜV Austria Institute has issued the OK Biobase and OK Biodegradable certificates for Limonta’s Infill Pro Geo, a 100% natural…