Nick Ogilvie Recognized as a Pioneer in the Artificial Turf Industry, Advancing Installation, Safety, and Long-Term Performance Standards Nationwide As adoption grows, the industry has to take ...

Artificial turf fields have been rising in popularity as a low-maintenance (no mowing or watering) alternative to natural grass; North America has more than 18,000 synthetic fields, and 1,500 are ...

Artificial turf can contain some toxic chemicals, including phthalates, which have been known to increase risks of cancer, asthma and other negative health outcomes. (Photo: Aire images/ Getty) Voters ...

Players in the girls 2014 pre-academy soccer team practice at Cubberley’s turf soccer field in Palo Alto on January 28, 2025. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. Citing surging demand for soccer fields, a new ...

As city leaders tried to strike a balance between the community’s need for all-weather playing fields versus widespread concerns over the toxicity of artificial turf, the well-used field at Lucchesi ...

It’s an issue where both sides stand their ground. Glastonbury voters will decide Tuesday on whether new artificial turf fields belong in their community following months of debate that mirrored ...

Athletic facilities worldwide face critical decisions when selecting playing surfaces that balance performance, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The choice between synthetic surfaces and ...

These fields can cause abrasions on players, potentially increasing their exposure to the chemicals found in the material.

Yale epidemiologist Vasilis Vasiliou won’t let any of his five children play on artificial turf fields. His research on the infill for synthetic turf — typically ground-up tires — identified the ...

Sequoyah is making history with a game-changing investment to its athletic facilities. Via a video published Feb. 22 on its Facebook page, the school announced the installation of synthetic turf on ...

Artificial turf has come a long way since since it was introduced on a grand stage to the sports world in 1966 at the Astrodome in Houston. Playing on ChemGrass, which became known as AstroTurf, was a ...

Matt Simpson lost the unofficial half of his job title. He is now Hononegah’s baseball coach. Not the baseball coach/field maintenance man. “It’s awesome to be able to leave right now instead of ...