Ban Plastic Turf

“The artificial turf industry has [convinced] millions… its short-lived, nonrecyclable, fossil-fuel-derived product is… good for the environment. Were there a greenwashing hall of fame, this would be in it.” -Charles Miller, a Climate Reality Project chair #BanPlasticTurf

“Improving Child Safety in Public Parks & Playgrounds: A Case Study of Hazardous Chemical Use” researchgate.net/profile/David-…

“Study links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon” phys.org/news/2026-03-l…

@BanPlasticTurf please share this uk petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7526…

The Plastic Detox | Official Trailer | Netflix youtu.be/Esd8PEWlt9w?si… via @YouTube Coming to Netflix in March and it should compel every elected official to take action to reduce plastics. @nytimes @AP @MAHA_Action @AmerAcadPeds @AmerMedicalAssn

The Plastic Detox is an eye-opening journey into the hidden dangers of plastic in our homes. From hormone disruption that’s fueling a worldwide fertility crisis, to growing rates of cancer, and early heart attack and stroke, this powerful documentary reveals the shocking science behind plastic’s impact on human life. Produced by an Academy Award®-winning team, The Plastic Detox features leading scientists and personal stories of couples who bravely share their infertility journey and the steps they’ve taken to detox their homes and lives. You’ll never look at plastic the same way again. Watch #ThePlasticDetox on @netflix TODAY and start your detox. #UnplasticYourLife

Is exposure to plastics and its 16,000+ chemicals causing infertility? Find out at a free screening of the eye-opening new documentary film, the Plastic Detox on April 19 at the NYS Museum in Albany, NY. 🏷️ @nysmuseum, @KathyKeeper9, @enckj

“Hundreds of relatively unknown chemicals may be entering into the environment just after a few weeks of rubber tire and artificial turf wear and tear.”

“It is not enough to issue general alerts in the media or on social networks in the event of extreme temperatures. This information must be strategically communicated to those who have the trust of others in these communities, such as mothers and coaches.”

“Manufacturing emissions, heat retention, microplastic pollution, and disposal challenges all contribute to a hidden environmental cost that deserves attention.“ greenwashingindex.com/hidden-environ…

Another plastic turf storage site is on fire. This one in Florida. wpbf.com/article/florid…

Legalizing plastic pollution in Texas? “Texas’ lawsuit appears to follow a pattern in which state officials sue polluters only to later negotiate modest settlements in order to prevent more aggressive litigation from individuals, communities, and organizations like Waterkeeper.”

‘Dow has made an unprecedented request to legalize the discharge of plastic pellets called “nurdles” from its massive plastics and petrochemical complex in Seadrift, Texas, into waters that feed San Antonio Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.’

“the readings obtained were genuinely shocking” Astoturf measured 188 degrees Fahrenheit (87 Celsius). thecooldown.com/outdoors/dange…

🐣 Global fertility rates have dropped over 50% in the past 50 years. 🔬 What’s driving this decline? Research from Dr. Shanna Swan shows it’s closely linked to the chemicals in plastic. 🏡 When six couples experiencing unexplained infertility embark on a plastic detox in their homes, it changes their families forever. Watch the new Netflix Original documentary, “The Plastic Detox,” to find out how we can take our health – and our future – back into our own hands. 🗓️ #ThePlasticDetox on @Netflix starting March 16. Follow @UnplasticYourLife, the impact campaign behind the film, to learn more. #PlasticFree #PlasticPollution #PlasticChemicals #Fertility

“Microplastics are persistent pollutants that do not decompose naturally. Once released, they accumulate in ecosystems & pose risks to wildlife &, potentially, to human health.”

“The danger is in how the turf breaks down over time and usage.”

“As artificial turf ages, it gradually degrades due to exposure to sunlight, weather, & physical wear. This degradation releases microplastics... These particles can enter soil systems, stormwater runoff, & eventually waterways.” greenwashingindex.com/hidden-environ…

The scale of microplastics created during recycling processes? “perhaps as much as 400,000 tons per year in the United States alone, or the equivalent of about 29,000 dump trucks of microplastics.” 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚 🚚…

“Public health history demonstrates that delayed action in the face of known hazards leads to widespread harm.”

“It was 33°C [91°F] when… a 16-year-old [soccer player] collapsed... He suffered a cardiac arrest”