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Schools, sports teams, and city planners are facing a tough choice: stick with natural grass or switch to artificial turf? Turf offers durability and lower maintenance costs, but what about injuries and environmental impact? Let’s break it down!
Cost – Which Is Cheaper?
Cost – Which Is Cheaper?
✔ Turf Costs More Upfront
💸 Installation Cost: $1.2 million for turf vs. $325,000 for grass.
✔ Grass Costs More Over Time🔧 Maintenance per year: $27,000 for grass vs. $7,000 for turf.
✔ Break-even pointTurf might pay off in 33 years, but does that make sense for schools and parks?
Safety – Which Is Better for Athletes?
Safety – Which Is Better for Athletes?
✔ Injury Risk on Turf
⚠️ ACL injuries are 3x more likely on artificial turf!
🌡️ Turf gets 40% hotter than grass, leading to heat exhaustion risks.
✔ Why Grass Might Be Safer🌱 Grass provides a softer surface, reducing impact injuries.
🏥 Fewer overuse injuries compared to turf.
Environment – What’s the Impact?
Environment – What’s the Impact?
✔ Heat & Pollution Concerns
🌡️ Turf fields reach 140°F in direct sun, raising health risks.
🌊 Microplastic pollution from turf ends up in rivers and oceans.
✔ Grass as an Eco-Friendly Alternative🌱 Grass helps absorb CO₂, reducing air pollution.
🌿 Natural fields support biodiversity.
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