Minister performs artificial turf ban U-turn
Fake grass will not be banned in Wales, a minister has said, just days after she said she was exploring the idea. On Wednesday, Climate Change Minister Julie James said…
The EPA says studies have not shown an elevated health risk, but the studies have been limited.
CBS New York has learned of similar fights in Westfield and in Scotch Plains, where a doctor with Mount Sinai's Children's Environmental Health Center wrote a letter to the town…
Battles over artificial turf fields being waged in New Jersey communities
People in one Bergen County town told CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas they're fighting it aggressively. There are similar concerns and battles brewing right now in Westfield and…
Some young athletes don’t want to give up their favorite cleats because they worry about performance on the field
Some young athletes don’t want to give up their favorite cleats because they worry about performance on the field, he said. Like other sports medicine experts interviewed for this story,…
Minimal Maintenance Means Minimal Expense
A synthetic sports field is an investment that pays off in short order in regard to both time and money. A maintenance crew is an expense that many schools cannot…
Keep Your Players Safe with a Soft, Smooth Surface
When you use dirt or a traditional grass field, you are putting your players at an unnecessary risk for injuries. The soft, synthetic blades and structural padding on an artificial…
Keep Your Field Turf Stronger, Longer
Even with daily use, artificial football turf lasts longer than any other options available. With minimal maintenance, it can withstand your players trotting out onto the field for as long…
How Artificial Sports Turf Can Benefit Your Football Field
A decade ago, playing football on a artificial sports turf was something that no athlete looked forward to. It was essentially rough plastic, and it felt as harsh on knees…
Artificial Pet Turf is Critical for Pet Areas
Pet parks are becoming more and more popular every day, and pet-friendly areas are a necessity in any modern day city park or large park. Artificial pet turf makes it…
Modern artificial playground turf must meet ASTM standards and requirements
outperforms its natural grass cousin in every test. Artificial playground turf is designed to dramatically reduce the impact from falls from any height to keep kids protected. In addition, cuts,…