Otto Lee

Feb 3, 2025 | marinij.com | Otto Lee |Cindy Ellen Russell

For years, plastic turf was seen as an environmentally friendly and water-saving alternative to natural grass during California’s persistent drought. But new information from studies about its harmful effects has led countries, states, cities and counties to reconsider its use and weigh its risks against the benefits. The long-term detrimental effects of plastic turf in public areas, as opposed to natural grass, can have crippling effects on both public health and the environment.