After 6 years of research and deliberation, the European Commission confirmed on Monday 25th September that they have now completed the adoption of the REACH restriction on the sale of intentionally added microplastics which effectively bans the use of SBR infills for synthetic turf. The new restriction has granted a transition period of eight years, however, after September 2031 the ban on the sale of rubber and plastic infill materials will come into effect.
Recognizing the need to move away from rubber and plastic infill materials, the synthetic turf industry is introducing an increasing range of natural (vegetal) infill materials. However, it is crucial to note that the low density of natural infills causes the infill to float if the turf system has poor drainage.
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