The impact of artificial turf on the environment

El artificial grass It is increasingly a demand of people who want replace the natural grass you have in your gardens, or in sports centers, for example. Despite this, some people still hesitate about whether or not to make the change. It all stems from the debate about whether it's beneficial for the environment.

The question always remains open What benefits does artificial grass really have on the environment?.

 

Artificial grass, for example, it hardly needs any water for maintenance. Only very occasionally, because dust or dirt needs to be removed. This fact represents a considerable savings, up to 70% or more.

Another argument that has been widely used against artificial turf is that it's not recyclable. This isn't entirely true, as not all turf is the same. In fact, many turfs are made from recyclable materials. The only part that isn't is the baking, and this can easily be melted down to create new products.

 

Artificial grass has more pros than cons

The most negative point made against artificial turf on the environment is that it doesn't absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen like natural grass does. This is true, even though it only generates oxygen during the day, as it also generates CO2 at night. However, we don't consider the carbon footprint that natural grass produces due to its maintenance. Pruning and trimming add energy consumption that increases emissions. One of the basic fertilizers used in parks and gardens contains nitrogen. This gas has a greenhouse effect 300 times greater than that of CO2.

 

Natural maintenance tasks emit more greenhouse gases than they eliminate.

Better grass to protect the environment

Similarly, artificial grass requires very little maintenance. It also doesn't need fertilizer to stay green and fresh like new. Therefore, it could be said that its carbon footprint is significantly reduced when it comes to maintenance.

While it's true that natural grass is better than artificial grass in terms of heat output, the former doesn't accumulate heat and instead disperses it. However, if we consider surfaces like tile or concrete, We could say that artificial grass would be a better option.All of these surfaces absorb heat, and artificial turf cools down faster than all of them.

Another advantage of artificial grass It's because it doesn't require the use of herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers. These chemicals can be harmful to humans and animals, and they also damage the environment. It's true that special attention has been paid to the toxicity of artificial turf infill. However, after testing it, we have confirmed that it poses no danger. Furthermore, the best option for this is silica sand: it's safe, helps maintain moisture, and reduces temperature.