Act Global has released an independent testing and published analysis of the use of crumb rubber in synthetic turf fields, performed in cooperation with organic chemist Dr. R. William Tilford and three accredited testing institutes. Dr. Tilford is an unbiased third-party expert, with a doctorate in organic chemistry and 14 years of experience as a research chemist. Tilford has a thorough understanding of... read more
PBI/Gordon Corp. has announced that its Katana Turf Herbicide can now be used in a wider variety of sports turf applications and, for the first time, targeted residential weed control. The product received United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval on expanded labeling for use on professionally managed sports turf. It had been approved only for “professionally managed college and... read more
When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initially released its proposed guidelines for New Home Specifications back in July 2009, it proposed a 40 percent restriction on turfgrass for new single-family homes. Turfgrass Producers International (TPI) was just one of many coalition partners, including the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), Irrigation Association, The Professional Landcare Network (PLANET), Golf Course Superintendents Association... read more
By: Rick Doyle, Synthetic Turf Council On Oct. 1, the Synthetic Turf Council celebrated its sixth birthday and closed the books on another memorable and productive year, despite the many challenges created by the recession. One of the STC’s primary missions is to promote the benefits of synthetic turf, as well as its human health and environmental safety as validated by... read more
CLEVELAND – In January 2009, Pioneer Athletics introduced the Brite Stripe Ultra-Friendly product line, the first-ever field paint designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) “Design for the Environment” product. On Nov. 17, Pioneer announced a second EPA-recognized paint named Star Line Ultra Friendly, the companion product to its paint-in-a-box sprayer, the Star Striper. Just like Pioneer’s previously released... read more
