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Lead (Pb) Limits for Artificial Grass and Synthetic Turf Standard Just Published

ASGi — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:52:19 +0000

ASGI UPDATE: July 28, 2009 ASTM Publishes New Standard for Lead (Pb) In Synthetic Turf Fibers and Finished Yarns It’s official and you can purchase your own license of the newly published ASTM standard online at the ASTM website here: ($32 for individual license) http://www.astm.org/Standards/F2765.htm… Related posts:

“Lead-Free” Artificial Turf Yarn Spin-Sell
Frustrating and Confusing “Last year, it was all about too much lead in...
Artificial Turf, Lead & SBR Crumb Rubber Issues: “Playing Catch-up on Synthetic Fields” Home International SportsNotes Playing Catch-up on Synthetic Fields May 13,...
ASTM Standard Specification for Surface Materials in Playgrounds ASTM F1292-04 Standard Specification for Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials...

ASGi – Google Update on Synthetic Turf Projects

ASGi — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:03:17 +0000

Tecumseh football field on track for completion Tecumseh Herald – Tecumseh,MI,USA The posted schedule on the TPS website lists July 1 as the completion date for the artificial turf’s installation. The synthetic turf’s carpet and rubber … <http://www.tecumsehherald.com/node/2070> New York sports fields get a makeover… Related posts:

Synthetic Turf and California’s Proposition 65 Notices of Violation – an update from ASGi ASGI Member/Subscriber UPDATE California’s Proposition 65 Notices of Violation August...
ASGi Regarding Synthetic Turf System Safety The Association of Synthetic Grass Installers’ primary focus is promoting...
Artificial Turf & Synthetic Grass
Mid-Summer US Market Update Artificial Turf and Synthetic Grass IS the Fastest Growing Segment...

Artificial turf is catching on across the region

ASGi — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:08:41 +0000

Artificial turf grass popularity for synthetic sports fields growing to spite economics - low water use, low maintenance and extra-ordinary ability to increase the field's use by increasing sports field events sometimes from 35 events a year to well over 200+! Related posts:

Some East Coast Cities Say No to Artificial Turf Fields
Money, not safety or health concerns, deciding issue While health concerns involving lead from the turf are frequently...
Artificial Grass Field Included in Gilbert, Arizona GREEN Plans Gilbert considers going green for newest high school East Valley...
Artificial Turf Fields Make Texas School District MONEY In six years, the Shotwell stadium has generated more than...

Two Cities Spurn Use of Crumb Rubber Infill

ASGi — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:21 +0000

Quality crumb rubber infill is a viable and inexpensive solution to provide GMAX on an athletic sports field – You can purchase quality recycled rubber bark and crumb rubber infill from ASGi Affiliate Member – Golden Scrap Tire. No study published – to date –… Related posts:

So Calif School District Says NO to Crumb Rubber Infill for Sports Fields Two cities spurn crumb rubber in artificial turf The renovated...
“More Study Required” States EPA Regarding Artificial Grass & Synethic Turf Crumb Rubber Infill Materials Safety Considering the differing posture of the New York State DEC/DOH...
Crumb Rubber Infill, Could be Considered by University of Buffalo New York UB develops plan for recycled tires KATE BOWES – Staff...