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SynTurf.org: A wealth of information about artificial turf's risks.

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Image from ehhi.org's  synthetic turf report . Looking for information on artificial turf from a source outside the industry?    SynTurf.org is a resource you don't want to miss.  As explained on its homepage, "This site is a US-based worldwide forum dedicated to information regarding the environmental and health risks associated with artificial/synthetic turf fields.   By providing a reliable body of information about environmental and health impact of artificial turf fields, this site seeks to level the playing field of information about synthetic turf in favor of public interest.   This site grew out of the need for a clearinghouse of information about the environmental and health aspects of artificial turf, particularly about information not readily disclosed by promoters and sellers of artificial turf systems and their purchasers.   This site is not affiliated with any manufacturer, seller or promoter of artificial turf fields, nor with any grower, seller or promoter

Safe Healthy Playing Fields!

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Image from  https://www.safehealthyplayingfields.org's  Health Benefits of Natural Turf Safe Healthy Playing Fields, Inc.   is a gold mine, in terms of both human resources and data. This organization works to raise awareness -  with facts - about why grass and natural surfaces are the best choice - for financial, environmental and public health reasons. Their explanations address five major areas: cost, injury, heat, toxicity to environment, and toxicity to athletes, especially kids. Follow them on social media for the latest... Tweets by SHPFC