Study finds toxic cocktail in synthetic turf
A Sky News Investigation has lifted the lid on synthetic sports fields and the cocktail of chemicals children are often playing on.
Synthetic Fields
Independent review into the design, use and impacts of synthetic turf in public open spaces Final report – NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer
Synthetic turf has become ubiquitous in both public and private settings, and there is interest in understanding the impacts of materials used in its installation. In November 2021, the Hon. Rob Stokes MP, (then) Minister for Planning and Public Spaces, requested the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer (CSE) provide expert advice on the use of synthetic turf in public open space in NSW.
Following the Terms of Reference, the Office of the Chief Scientist and Engineer (OCSE) has completed its independent review (the Review). To inform the Review, OCSE has drawn on available data and research, commissioned expert analysis, and undertaken consultation with key stakeholders and experts.
October 2022
Turf it out – Is it time to say good bye to artificial grass?
It’s neat, easy – and a staggering £2bn global market. But as plastic grass takes over our cities, some say that it’s green only in colour
Synthetic Turf – Industry’s claims versus the science
A careful analysis of studies that industry uses to justify safety concerns
Artificial Turf: Chemical Analysis
Findings of a chemical analysis conducted at Yale University on crumb rubber infill used in synthetic turf
Synthetic Field – Documentary Links
General links to documentaries and videos relating to synthetic turf