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FIFA President States – Future Secure for Synthetic Sports Fields

ASGi — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:19:15 +0000

Research, safety and the future of artificial turf Recent announcements have once again put synthetic field systems in the spotlight. Perhaps the most assertive comments were made by Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) president Joseph S. Blatter on a German TV show, “Inside… Related posts:

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Artificial Grass – Synthetic Turf Sports Field Infill Study by EPA Due Out Soon

ASGi — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:27:42 +0000

updated 4:42 a.m. PT, Thurs., June 4, 2009 Original Post at msnbc: [ http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31099900//] SAN FRANCISCO – The federal government is reconsidering whether sports fields and playgrounds made from ground-up tires could harm children’s health after some Environmental Protection Agency scientists raised concerns, documents show.… Related posts:

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Some East Coast Cities Say No to Artificial Turf FieldsMoney, not safety or health concerns, deciding issue

ASGi — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 07:30:10 +0000

While health concerns involving lead from the turf are frequently raised, money is often the deciding issue, officials involved with the votes said. On Feb. 8, a $38 million school bond referendum for infrastructure repairs, including three artificial turf fields, failed in Mamaroneck, N.Y., by… Related posts:

CT Town Requires Bill of Health Before Artificial Turf is OKAY’d for Fields New turf rules force test for health risks By Neil...
“Install Synthetic Turf as Health Effects Are Studied” Says East Coast Health Commissioner Clark said benefits from increased athletic activity and decreased use...
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Visit ASGi at the Green Schools Summit in Anaheim!

ASGi — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 07:38:27 +0000

Visit ASGi in our Booth in Aisle 400 Find out Show Details HERE THIS WEEK IN Los Angeles December 8-10, 2008 Anaheim Convention Center Anaheim, CA Building learning environments for our green future Subscribe to the comments for this post? Tweet This! Share this… Related posts:

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