Citizens for Responsible Athletic Fields Development

10/26/2023

Research on the production, use, and disposal of artificial turf has brought to light concerns over environmental contamination, human health hazards, and ad...

10/26/2023

Artificial turf fields ABSORB heat resulting in temperatures 40-70 degrees hotter than natural grass. Children are less able to regulate body temperature, raising their risk of dehydration and heat stroke.

This video illustrates the difference in surface temperature on a variety of playing surfaces.

10/26/2023

https://www.sierraclub.org/maryland/synthetic-turf

The Public Health Committee of the Maryland Sierra Club is working to educate people about the harmful effects of synthetic plastics and rubber play surfaces, especially tire waste found in artificial turf sports field and playgrounds.

10/25/2023

Want to know what health and environmental experts are saying about artificial turf? Start here 👇

Research on the production, use, and disposal of artificial turf has brought to light concerns over environmental contamination, human health hazards, and ad...

10/25/2023

NJIT environmental toxicologist Genoa Warner: "The best alternative is an organic grass field and taking the time to maintain it."

"We're talking carcinogens and neurotoxins and endocrine disrupters," Genoa Warner told Newsweek.

10/25/2023

Artificial turf legislation news out of California...

California cities can ban synthetic turf under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed. He rejected a bill to ban PFAS in fake lawns.