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Turf fields

The Environmental Health and Asthma Subcommittee of SHAB is beginning research into the health and safety of artificial turf fields in Arlington.

The following is a preliminary list of links on the subject, in general and locally.

Change.org petition against crumb rubber fields in Arlington
https://www.change.org/p/arlingtoncountyboard-arlingtonva-us-keep-arlington-va-fields-and-play-grounds-safe-remove-crumb-rubber-toxic-materials

Resources on Artificial Turf from Environment & Human Health, Inc.
http://www.ehhi.org/artificial-turf.php​
Several articles including new report: Synthetic Turf: Industry's Claims Versus the Science


Kojo Nmamdi Show on Turf Fields in DC (September 21, 2017)
https://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2017-09-21/does-fake-grass-get-a-pass-d-c-parents-raise-concern-over-artificial-turf-fields

Dutch university research shows: use of rubber infill for artificial grass should be avoided (February 2017)
https://zembla.bnnvara.nl/nieuws/dutch-university-research-shows-use-of-rubber-infill-for-artificial-grass-should-be-avoided

RELATED LINKS

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & ASTHMA SUBCOMMITTEE (EHAS) MAIN PAGE

INDOOR AIR QUALITY 


CLEAN AIR RESOURCES

APS GREEN & HEALTHY FACEBOOK GROUP 
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