WFTV

EPA to investigate 'crumb rubber' turf that may be harmful to children

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — The Seminole County Sports Complex has stopped installing artificial turf with crumb rubber, and the Environmental Protection Agency is being asked to investigate whether it ...
Sarasota Magazine

Poured-in-Place Rubber vs. Rubber Tiles: Key Differences Explained

Rubber surfacing is one of the most popular solutions for generating safe, long-lasting, and cozy surfaces for sports fields, playgrounds, sidewalks, and even residences. Two of the most common ...
New Haven Register

Hamden nixes crumb rubber turf for baseball field, will go with cork and coconut mix turf with shock pad

HAMDEN >> The synthetic crumb rubber turf approved earlier this year to be used to refurbish the Hamden High School baseball field is out, and instead, a mix of cork and coconut, along with a “shock ...
Hartford Courant

Blumenthal Calls For Federal Study Of Rubber Used In Synthetic Turf Fields

As officials in several Connecticut towns proceed with plans to install synthetic turf playing fields, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has called for the federal government to study any potential health ...
Orange County Register

ARE artificial-turf fields unsafe for athletes?

The high school girls soccer game in Orange included a few slides, some falls and at least a couple of tough tackles. Each time a player went to ground, the stadium’s artificial turf, packed with ...