Whether you call it artificial grass, synthetic turf, faux grass, astroturf, pet turf, dog turf, synthetic grass, artificial lawn, or just fake grass - the facts remain the same:
Artificial Turf Causes Cancer
California Bans Fake Grass Because it Leaks Forever Chemicals into the Water Supply
Child Gets 2nd Degree Burns in Minutes on Synthetic Grass Field
Artificial Turf / Synthetic Turf is Killing Trees in Las Vegas
Synthetic Turf is 50-80° Hotter than Cement
According to the New York Times, due to the bad long-term value and the serious negative environmental effects, you'd "be better off investing your money and effort into just about any other form of landscaping." The dangers of artificial turf are numerous and frightening.
Why We Don’t Recommend Artificial Grass for Most People | Reviews by Wirecutter (nytimes.com)
Click here to read articleAstroturf has high traces of cancerous chemicals, including PFAS and Carcinogens
Click here to read articleYou still have to water artificial grass
Why water the astroturf? – FIA (umd.edu)
Click here to read articleFake grass traps odors from pets' feces, urine, sweat, blood... And it stinks! You will need to clean & maintain it regularly.
Click here to read articleArtificial turf will heat up your yard and can increase your AC bill
10 Reasons Why Artificial Turf May Not Be What You're Looking For (wateruseitwisely.com)
Click here to read articleArtificial grass causes far more injuries : Resources -
Turfgrass Producers International (turfgrasssod.org)
Click here to read articleNatural Grass and Synthetic Turf Injury Research | SportsField
Click here to read articleManagement (sportsfieldmanagementonline.com)
Click here to read articleOnly Natural Grass Can Level The NFL’s Playing Field | NFLPA
Click here to read articleArtificial grass kills trees! : Resources -
Synthetic Grass Can Be Deadly to Trees - Larchmont Buzz - Hancock Park News
Click here to read articleCan Synthetic Turf and Trees Coexist?
Click here to read articleMost Artificial Turfs still use crumb rubber, which is highly linked to cancer
Synthetic Turf and Crumb Rubber | Washington State Department of Health
Click here to read articleThe SNWA has stated that artificial turf is THE MOST EXPENSIVE turf conversion option.
The Las Vegas average for artificial turf is $5-6 per foot
, and the labor cost ranges from $7.95-$15 per square foot, for an average of $12.95-$21 per foot total cost.
Artificial turf claims to have a 20-year life span but studies show 4-5 years is more accurate.
Click here to read articleCalifornia, the Netherlands, and the European Union are banning artificial turf because of how harmful it is, both to humans, and the environment.
The Netherlands Says Goodbye to Artificial Grass – Flora & Fauna (floraandfauna.com.au)
Click here to read articleScientists call on countries to follow EU in banning microplastics - EHN
Click here to read articleThe Netherlands to phase out artificial turf over health and environmental concerns - Ministry of Sport
Click here to read articleLA City Council committee seeks study of possible ban on artificial turf – Daily News
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