Study says rubber granules are safe in artificial turf

Montreal, Canada - The results of a long-term study confirms that the rubber granules used in the construction of artificial turf fields pose absolutely no threat to the environment, says the supplier of artificial turf to sports stadia.

In a press release, turf supplier FieldTurf said, "ALIAPUR, the French body responsible for used tyres, along with ADEME, the French Agency for Environment and Energy Management has completed a scientific study that aimed at evaluating possible environmental impact from the rubber granules in sports fields that are derived from recycled used car tyres.

FieldTurf who sponsored the study, continued, "The studies show no cause for concern to human health."

The company added, "The main goal of the study was to determine the quality of water transferred into the natural environment after passing through the rubber granules and other infill materials from the artificial grass sports fields. In addition, the study obtained a detailed analysis and evaluation of the gas emissions generated by these fields."

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Press release from FieldTurf

Press releasefrom Aliapur (French Language)