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. P...
Despite the European Commission's proposed requirements for biodegradable polymeric infill, the concept of biodegradable synthetic turf top layers has by no means been abandoned. The Dutch Sustainable...
A Member of the European Parliament has requested a “functional period” criterion to be introduced for assessing the degradability of biodegradable polymeric infill....
As the competent authorities are forced to increasingly take bold decisions, the list with challenges lower authorities around the world are facing, is growing every day. Only those who dare to cut re...
Sportsfields.info has reliably learnt that infills made of 100% biodegradable polymers are awaiting the same fate as traditional polymeric infills, if the European Commission (EC) has its way. ...
Soon, the European Commission will decide its approach towards microplastic pollution from synthetic turf pitches. It is anticipated that this will announce the end for conventional synthetic turf top...
If we want to achieve a sustainable society, we will have to accept that some radical changes will have to be made. The biodegradable materials of Senbis Polymer Innovations are already the standard i...
By 1 August latest, Senbis, Sweco, AnteaSport, Edel Grass and TenCate will install the world’s first biodegradable artificial turf football field. This GreenMaxx field is the result of a researc...
TÜV Austria Institute has issued the OK Biobase and OK Biodegradable certificates for Limonta’s Infill Pro Geo, a 100% natural performance infill. Andrea Marcassoli, R&D Manager explains: “...
The Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) of the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) has decided to further investigate 'biodegradable' polymers as part of their investigation for the restriction dossier on int...