Is Artificial Turf Safe? The Truth About PFAS, Microplastics & Artificial Grass

In this special DoTurf.org episode, we examine recent government and peer-reviewed research and compare concerns surrounding synthetic turf with everyday exposure from cars, bottled water, carpeting, clothing, cookware, food packaging, and other consumer products.

We also examine the environmental trade-offs between artificial turf and natural grass, including water use in Phoenix, fertilizers, pesticides, mowing, emissions, and long-term maintenance. The evidence may challenge some assumptions about the real risks and benefits of artificial grass.