Because real grass is safer.
Synthetic turf makes for an unsafe playing field and its utilization can result in a number of negative health and environmental concerns, especially for our youth and athletes. As members of Washington state and local communities, we are encouraging the public to say NO to the installation of synthetic turf playing fields. Not only are synthetic turf playing fields an environmental injustice, but they also can be traced to detrimental health effects, including cancer.
Synthetic turf is composed of plastic "grass" that leads to the ingestion of hazardous chemicals, is a source of plastic pollution, and can reach temperatures that are 40-70 degrees higher than natural turfgrass. As deeply concerned citizens, we encourage you to reconsider supporting synthetic turf playing fields for the sake of your family, future generations, the environment, and our community. Choose REAL grass and say NO to synthetic turf fields.
Safer Fields for All and the Washington turfgrass seed farmers have partnered together to keep our public spaces safe and plastic-free.
