Analysis of energy use and emissions of greenhouse gases, metals and organic substances from construction materials used for artificial turf

Magnusson, Simon; Mácsik, Josef

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2017.03.007

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“…The united front across verge lawn traditionalists (turf industry) and verge gardening advocates (Environmental Consultants, Champions of Change), in their desire to prohibit artificial turf as an approved verge surface treatment was notable. Studies of artificial turf used in playing fields highlight various concerns around elevated temperatures (Jim, 2017) and infill leachate risk (Magnusson and Mácsik, 2017). Other social and environmental considerations include the likely loss of ecosystem services associated with living lawns (Francis, 2018).…”

Section: Navigating Stakeholder Preferences For Verge Vegetation Comp...mentioning

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Greening urban road verges highlights diverse views of multiple stakeholders on ecosystem service provision, challenges and preferred form

Ligtermoet

Ramalho

Foellmer

et al. 2022

Urban Forestry & Urban Greening

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Section: Navigating Stakeholder Preferences For Verge Vegetation Comp...mentioning

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Greening urban road verges highlights diverse views of multiple stakeholders on ecosystem service provision, challenges and preferred form

Ligtermoet

Ramalho

Foellmer

et al. 2022

Urban Forestry & Urban Greening

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“…The first base may be constituted by a warp stranded from UV stabilised PP or from glass fibre, or in addition a layer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) may be used. The second base is a layer that reinforces the system, which is made of latex with the potential addition of styrenebutadiene rubber (SBR) or polyurethane (PU) [1,5,6].…”

Section: Artificial Grass Base -General Overviewmentioning

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“…Monofilament fibres offer parameters similar to natural grass, are resistant to abrasion, however, disadvantages in their use include the heating up of the surface and the leaking of rubber filling. Given the advantages and drawbacks of fibres used in the production of sport linings, monofilament fibres and fibrillated fibres may be joined with one another, in such a way creating a "vario" surfacing, the application of which limits the heating up of the surface and keeping the granulate inside the lining, which improves the flexibility and elasticity of such sports surfacing or other types of lining [4,5].…”

Section: Artificial Grass Base -General Overviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Literature presents information from a risk assessment related to the surrounding air over pitches of artificial grass made of recycled rubber, and the risk of cancer was found to be 1*10 6 [11]. However, to date not much information has been gained as to the ecological and toxicological consequences arising from the use of artificial turf [5,6,[9][10][11][12]. The main part of studies in this respect is focused on an assessment of the ecotoxicity of rubber used for tyres.…”

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confidence: 99%

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The degree of flammability for an artificial grass surface system

Kukfisz

2018

E3S Web Conf.

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Abstract. The paper presents a general overview of sport and floor lining products, such as artificial grass, which are used in residential premises and public utility buildings, as well as the hazards which ensue from the use of synthetic grass [1]. An outline was made of the requirements for the fire safety of civil engineering structures arising from their designation and usage type. The results were presented from studies conducted on four samples of synthetic grass with the main ingredients being polyethylene and polypropylene. An appraisal method was determined for flammable properties and flame spread on a horizontal sample subjected to a heat radiation flux gradient in a research chamber pursuant to PN EN ISO 9239-1 [25] applicable for all types of floors. Based on the estimated value of critical heat radiation flux (KSP) below 3 kW/m 2 and in addition to the flammability of products directly subjected to a flame according to PN EN ISO 11925-2 [27], a study was made of the suitability of selected samples of artificial grass by their categorisation to class Efl -i.e. easily flammable products. The classification of artificial grass selected for the needs of the studies, which has been verified in practice, and designated for use as decoration for gazebos, balconies, terraces and public utility facilities is only admissible in residential premises of type ZL IV.

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“…Metals and metalloids could accumulate in athletic fields during dry weather periods and be washed off during rainfall events. Magnusson and Mácsik show that the recycled materials contain pollutants that were easier to be released into the environment, compared with nonrecycled materials [7].…”

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Distribution and Health Risk Assessment of Some Trace Elements in Runoff from Different Types of Athletic Fields

Zhang

Wang

Liu

et al. 2021

Journal of Chemistry

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Environmental risk of heavy metals and metalloids in athletic fields has raised people’s attention in the recent years. Seven trace elements, including metals and metalloids, were detected in the runoff of five typical athletic fields in the university campus under three rainfall events. Except for Cr, the total concentrations of Zn, Pb, Cu, Mn, Cd, and As in artificial turf runoff are the highest among five athletic fields, followed by that of plastic runway. The concentration and first flush effect of trace elements are followed in the order of 1st > 2nd > 3rd rainfall events. The strongest correlations between metals and metalloids were observed in the tennis court runoff, while the artificial turf shows the least. The release of trace elements could be directly from the surface materials and particles on the athletic field and influenced by the comprehensive factors including surface materials, rainfall events, and pollutant characters. Pollution risk assessment shows that the pollution extent of the five types of athletic field is at least “moderate” and follows the order of artificial turf > basketball court > plastic runway > badminton court > tennis court. Pb shows the highest pollution level, while Cr shows the highest healthy risk. The results can provide a theoretical basis for runoff pollution control and safety use of athletic fields.

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Analysis of energy use and emissions of greenhouse gases, metals and organic substances from construction materials used for artificial turf

Cited by 16 publications

References 19 publications

Greening urban road verges highlights diverse views of multiple stakeholders on ecosystem service provision, challenges and preferred form

Greening urban road verges highlights diverse views of multiple stakeholders on ecosystem service provision, challenges and preferred form

The degree of flammability for an artificial grass surface system

Distribution and Health Risk Assessment of Some Trace Elements in Runoff from Different Types of Athletic Fields

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