So, this is a major problem that we still need to contend with in the future.” Lee’s proposed ban, however, has been met with fierce opposition from the artificial turf industry and many in ...

I would rather see people plant traditional water-guzzling turf rather than artificial turf.” Tearing out your lawn but still want a swath of green? Try planting water-saving (and labor-reducing!) ...

Aren’t sports meant to be played on natural turf? That’s what I thought when I first heard Mount Union College (now University) was trading in its natural grass for an artificial field in the ...

After its relatively short lifespan of about eight to 15 years, artificial turf ends up in indefinite storage, landfills and incinerators, creating a whole host of additional pollution problems.

KREMCHEK: Well, No. 1, the artificial turf - you know, it holds up season by season, sport by sport for the college and the high schools. But the problem is the footing. Your footing gets caught ...

If artificial turf looks good and it’s easy to maintain, what’s the problem? Why are some athletes suddenly speaking out in opposition to turf fields? In recent years, many professional ...

Construction continues at Harvest Hope Park in the University Area of Tampa as crews work to install artificial turf on the ...

However, the proposed ban has been met with significant pushback from artificial turf manufacturers and many ... who cited a global plastic pollution problem and human health concerns.

All these combined make up the artificial turf playing services for the majority ... this is projected to continue to be a problem for athletes during the summer months with turf fields becoming ...

That, in a nutshell, is the problem FIFA confronted when it chose ... Next comes a carpet of artificial turf, but with a biodegradable backing. When the backing degrades, it leaves only the ...

Should Dover fund a $20 million high school sports project or one for $11.6 million? Here are the key differences.

Synthetic turf fields have a limited lifespan — typically eight to 10 years — and can end up posing significant disposal problems, bill supporters told lawmakers. The leftover turf must be ...