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Artificial Grass Synthetic Turf Market and California’s PROP 65

ASGi — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:50:19 +0000

URGENT - IMPORTANT
*** PROP 65 UPDATE! ***

This judgment is specific to the following named defendants - however - it is a milestone agreement that the California AGs office intends to enforce, market wide with ALL partners in the chain of supply.

ANYONE Doing business in California ....

Download and READ this to understand what standards, in California,under PROP 65 MUST BE MET to avoid future legal action and liability! It has extended language that covers INFILL, ADHESIVES AND OTHER COMPONENTS OF ARTIFICIAL GRASS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS.

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Calif AG Strikes Agreement To Limit Lead (Pb) in Artificial Turf Grass Yarn From Crystal Products, AstroTurf & SynLawn

ASGi — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 22:41:35 +0000

"Today's agreement with AstroTurf sets a strong standard for other companies who have not yet agreed to eliminate lead risks to children from turf," said CEH Executive Director Michael Green. "Lead is a stunningly toxic chemical that has no place in playing fields for children. We applaud the Attorney General, the LA City Attorney, the Solano County DA and AstroTurf for this accord to protect California's children." Related posts:

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ASGi — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:13:17 +0000

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Artificial Grass: Beating the Heat – Safety Tips for Installers

ASGi — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:47:17 +0000

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