Abstract The aim of this study is to present an overview over factors that impact degradation of artificial turf fibers, based on previous research on the topic. The report is written in collaboration with Centre for Sport Facilities and Technology (SIAT) at the Norwegian University of Technology and Science (NTNU) and the project Kunstgress 2021…
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The European Union will not ban artificial turf pitches, at least yet, but the European Chemical Agency (ECHA) is looking at alternatives, as this material is an important source of microplastics. “No such proposal is under preparation form the Commission,” EU’s executive spokesperson Natasha Bertaud said, denying media reports that the Commission was planning…
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ECHA has evaluated the human health risks from substances found in recycled rubber granules that are used as an infill material in synthetic turf, such asthat used inoutdoor and indoor football fields. In the EU, rubbergranules used as an infill material are mainly produced from end-of-life tyres (ELT). Industry has informed ECHA that most of…
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