“The artificial turf industry has [convinced] millions… its short-lived, nonrecyclable, fossil-fuel-derived product is… good for the environment. Were there a greenwashing hall of fame, this would be in it.” . -Charles Miller, a Climate Reality Project chair. #BanPlasticTurf

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Artificial turf gets hotter than asphalt. It’s plastic. The plastic can get hot enough to leave kids with thermal burns. Risk of dehydration & heat exhaustion also escalates.

“The reality is someone found a way to profit from putting toxic rubber tire waste beneath your kids’ feet instead of paying for the cost of proper disposal.”.

“Critics such as the Sierra Club and the European Union have flagged turf as a significant source of microplastics released into the environment. Academic studies have found artificial turf fibers floating in nearby waterways.”.

RT @SustainableTall: When are we going to ban artificial turf, at least in public spaces?. “Athletes who play on artificial turf are likely….

“Where do microplastics come from?.….most microplastics come from the slow disintegration of larger plastic products, including… artificial turf.” . says Susan Gardner at the United Nations.

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“I would never let my kids play on an artificial turf field” -@bennettpeer .

RT @The_SGLD: We’re gardening experts and here are the reasons why you should NEVER get a plastic lawn

RT @chickpeaman: Anyone who thinks a plastic astro lawn is a no hassle solution to having a living lawn this one is just three years old. ⁦….

“Does playing soccer on artificial turf increase cancer risk, especially in kids?”.

RT @SDoxat: Great if those opposing fake grass sign this.

RT @EmmanuelMacron: → Every year, 430 million tonnes of plastic are produced, polluting our environment. → Every minute, 15 tonnes of plas….

RT @ciel_tweets: With just hours left in #PlasticsTreaty talks, @theeco_nomist 🇵🇦 reminds us: our health, our children, our future are on t….

RT @phasmasapientia: Expert reveals why you should avoid this landscaping decision at all costs: 'If you have a ch….

RT @PlasticPollutes: 🔔 From studies on food packaging chemicals found in the human body, to the harmful effects of plastic chemicals from t….

RT @saferfields: Real grass isn’t just better—it’s cooler, cleaner, and safer for everyone. Natural grass:.✅ Stays cooler than heat-trappin….

RT @DMDW01: For God’s sake, people!!! STOP installing, playing on #Plastic #ToxicTurf!! NOT worth risking health! @MSNBC . .

"If you have a child, I do not recommend they play on plastic turf”.

Indepent lab tests of “PFAS-free” artificial turf sold in the U.S. indicate it would trigger regulatory action under EU’s proposed limits. U.S. state regulations need to be as strong as those proposed in the EU. Tell @NYSDEC & your state legislators.