Synthetic Fields

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Environmental Impacts of Artificial Turf – A Scoping Review

** Latest Documents For Review, Environment, General Information
Guidelines for Decision Makers – Synthetic Turf Sports Fields in Public Open Spaces

NSW Government – May …

** Latest Documents For Review, ** NSW Guidelines for Decision Makers - Natural and Synthetic Turf, General Information, Guidelines
Guidelines for Division 5.1 Assessment – Synthetic Turf Sports Fields

NSW Government Guidelines – May …

** Latest Documents For Review, ** NSW Guidelines for Decision Makers - Natural and Synthetic Turf, General Information, Guidelines
As the world heats up, so does the debate around artificial turf

Artificial turf carpets athletic fields, playgrounds, and residential lawns across the US, offering a low-maintenance …

General Information, Heat and Health Impacts, PFAS
Synthetic turf in public spaces – Chemical composition of materials

The NSW government is investigating the impact of synthetic turf on the safety and amenity …

General Information, Heat and Health Impacts, Microplastics, PFAS
Study finds toxic cocktail in synthetic turf

A Sky News Investigation has lifted the lid on synthetic sports fields and the cocktail …

Heat and Health Impacts, Media, Microplastics, PFAS, 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 …

Best Practice Natural Turf, General Information, NSW Draft Guidelines For Decision Makers - Synthetic Turf, NTA Public Correspondence, State Government
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 …

Biodiversity, General Information, Heat and Health Impacts, Microplastics, PFAS
Synthetic Turf – Industry’s claims versus the science

A careful analysis of studies that industry uses to justify safety …

General Information, Heat and Health Impacts
Artificial Turf: Chemical Analysis

Findings of a chemical analysis conducted at Yale University on crumb rubber infill used in …

General Information, Heat and Health Impacts
Synthetic Field – Documentary Links

General links to documentaries and videos relating to synthetic …

General Information
Tencate Mirafi 4G

4G Synthetic Turf
FieldTurf Maintenance Guidelines

FieldTurf
Smart Connections – The Smart Guide to Synthetic Football Fields including Hybrid Technology

Smart Connections
Smart Connections – Sports Surfaces and Facilities Advisory Services and Solutions

Smart Connections
Smart Guide 7 – Minimising the Impact of Microplastics on the Environment

Microplastics, Smart Connections
Smart Guide 5 – Synthetic Sports Surfaces Maintenance of Synthetic Long Pile Turf.

Smart Connections
Smart Guide 4 – Synthetic Sports Surfaces Challenges, Perceptions and Reality

Smart Connections
Smart Guide 3 – Synthetic Sports Surfaces Environmental and Sustainability Considerations

Smart Connections
Smart Guide 1 – Synthetic Sports Surfaces Surfaces and Standards.

Smart Connections
Turf Waste Summary (NTA)

Synthetic Fields, Turf waste and recycling
Temperature Gradients – Natural vs Synthetic Fields – Turf Australia

This video highlights the benefits of natural turf in providing a cooler option for sports …

Heat and Health Impacts, Synthetic Fields
Synthetic vs Natural Turf Fact Sheet

Agenviro, Synthetic Fields
Synthetic Turf Study in Public Open Spaces – Report Summary (NTA)

NSW Draft Guidelines For Decision Makers - Synthetic Turf, State Government, Synthetic Fields
Natural Grass vs Synthetic Turf Study Report – WA Department of Local Govt, Sport and Cultural Industries – 2019-07-08

An organisation’s (sport club, association, local or State Government) decision to have a natural grass …

NSW Draft Guidelines For Decision Makers - Synthetic Turf, State Government, Synthetic Fields
NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer – Progress Report – Synthetic Turf in Public Open Spaces – 2022-02-08

State Government, Synthetic Fields
Synthetic Turf Study Final Report – NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment – 2021-11

The Study aims to provide the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment with a …

NSW Draft Guidelines For Decision Makers - Synthetic Turf, State Government, Synthetic Fields