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• Boston Bans All Artificial Turf in City Parks Due to PFAS Toxic Effects

  October 5, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Boston's Mayor has announced artificial turf will no longer be installed in city parks due to the risks of PFAS exposure.

• PFAS Chemicals Detected In Artificial Grass: Report

  October 9, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds artificial turf used in soccer fields and elsewhere is increasingly using chemicals believed to be linked to cancer risks and other adverse health effects.

• Safety of Rubber Playground Surfaces from Recycled Tires Reviewed by EPA

  June 5, 2009

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  The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is investigating whether rubber playground surfaces made from recycled tires may release harmful chemicals that...

• Rubber Turf Field in NYC Closed Due to High Levels of Lead

  December 30, 2008

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  An artificial rubber turf field at Thomas Jefferson Park in New York City was closed last week after tests found...

• California State Files Artificial Grass Lawsuit

  September 8, 2008

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  The California Attorney General, Los Angeles City Attorney and Salano County Attorney have filed a lawsuit against three makers of...

• Synthetic Turf Lead Levels Safe According to U.S. CPSC

  August 3, 2008

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  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released the results of their evaluation of the safety of synthetic turf...

• Artificial Turf Lawsuit Filed Over High Lead Levels

  July 23, 2008

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  A California environmental watchdog has filed a lawsuit against the makers of artificial turf fields demanding that they stop selling...