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The Truth About Artificial Grass


Artificial Grass Myths: Debunking The 10 Most Common - Ideal Turf

MYTH #2: Artificial Grass is Not Safe for Children · Eliminates muddy spots · Less risk of falling from uneven spots · Cushion can be added beneath turf · No ...

10 Reasons Why Artificial Turf May Not Be What You're Looking For

In fact, for most professional and recreational spots use, the Synthetic Turf Council suggests the installation of a manual or automatic irrigation system with ...

The Turf is Artificial, But the Harm is Very Real | Clean Water Action

Artificial turf contains hundreds of harmful chemicals like lead, heavy metals, benzene, arsenic, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), PFAS, and ...

17 reasons to avoid fake lawns – how bad is artificial grass for the ...

3) Pieces of plastic grass will pollute soils for centuries. Like it or not pieces of plastic lawn break down and contaminate our soils for ...

10 Reasons To Think Twice About Artificial Turf In 2024 (From A ...

Here are 10 things that might make you think twice about artificial turf: · Price. I'm not going to bury the lede... · Low maintenance, not NO ...

Why We Don't Recommend Artificial Grass for Most People

Artificial Turfgrass Contains Toxic PFAS Chemicals, Lab Tests Reveal...Lead,zinc...Other harmful chemicals: according to EHHI, shredded rubber ...

Why are artificial lawns bad for the environment?

Artificial grass can contribute to global warming by absorbing significantly more radiation than living grass and, to a lesser extent, by displacing living ...

10+ Artificial Grass Myths: Get the Facts from Our Experts

Expert Opinion: False. This is a common misconception where grass is involved. However, artificial grass is 100% customizable for any yard. You ...

The horrific truths about artificial grass - Lawn Association

Alongside rising temperatures, the next most serious crisis we battle is air quality. A living grass lawn absorbs pollutants and CO2 from the air and, like any ...

Synthetic Turf is HAZARDOUS - Beyond Plastics

Synthetic turf is hazardous to human health due to chemical exposure, microplastics and the risk of skin burns as well as infections, ...

Artificial Turf and Your Health

The synthetic materials that make up artificial turf can expose children, athletes, and others to PFAS, heavy metals, and other harmful chemicals. Additionally, ...

L.A. lawns waste water, but artificial turf is even worse

Artificial turf exacerbates the effects of climate change. On a 90-degree Los Angeles day, the temperature of artificial turf can reach 150 ...

9 Misleading Myths about Used Artificial Grass | AGR

Sports centers use the most durable turf that can withstand heavy traffic. Accordingly, the fake grass can be almost as good as new when it ...

Everything You Need to Know About Artificial Turf

Environmental impacts of artificial turf include chemical runoff, microplastic pollution, and habitat loss. Is there a good alternative to ...

Debunking Common Myths About Artificial Grass - Smart Turf

Yes, artificial grass is safe for children and pets. In fact, it is often considered a safer option compared to natural grass as it eliminates ...

12 Myths About Artificial Grass - NeoGrass

If you choose an artificial grass with Feelgood technology and/or apply a sand infill to your artificial turf, your lawn becoming too hot to touch will not be a ...

Artificial Turf Fields: Health and Environmental Concerns

Environmental concerns also include loss of wildlife habitat when green space is replaced with synthetic turf, and migration of rubber and ...

Plastic grass isn't green: the problem with artificial turf

Continuous activity on the artificial grass (like running) also breaks down the grass blades into microplastics. These tiny pellets of plastics ...

Artificial Turf: Why we shouldn't choose plastic over plants

Artificial turf is energy intensive to produce and made of petroleum-based plastics that contribute to climate change. The construction, ...

5 Shocking Reasons You Should NEVER Use Artificial Turf - YouTube

... fake turf. This is not the case, and this video lays out the 5 reasons why. Want garden tips so you can grow your own food in your backyard ...