REACH Restriction intentionally added microplastics – EU voted for transition period of 8 years
On the 26thApril 2023 the EU member states voted to support a revised REACH Restriction proposal tabled by the European Commission on how to control the use of intentionally added microplastics. Based on their definition of intentionally added microplastics, this Restriction will include polymeric infill materials used in synthetic turf surfaces. The agreed wording now […]
TotalEnergies unveils its new product range RE:clic to accelerate the circular economy for plastics
TotalEnergies unveils its new product range RE:clic to accelerate the circular economy for plastics PRESS RELEASE Brussels, October 19, 2022 – TotalEnergies announces the launch of its new product range RE:clic for its low-carbon polymers that contribute to address the challenges of the circular economy. Lighter than many alternatives, polymers contribute to reduce the carbon […]
Study reveals that Amorim Sports cork infills contribute to a lower carbon footprint
Amorim Sports’ Nature infills have a negative carbon balance of -72.5kg CO2e/kg. Amorim Sports provides solutions for artificial turf systems for sports applications. Produced with cork, these components, used in artificial sports pitches, contribute to a positive impact on the climate. Amorim Sport’s nature range is composed of 100% natural cork performant infills. All […]
Sekisui Alveo launches new version of Alveosport shock pad with a low-carbon footprint
Sekisui Alveo, European manufacturer of high-quality polyolefin foams, is known for innovation, also in terms of environmental performance. The latest development is the use of bio-circular base materials for making the company’s renowned Alveosport shock pad used in artificial turf systems and playground surfaces. With this new offering, Alveosport retains its proven technical performance and […]
Sustainable ProPlay shock pad now certified as subbase for field hockey fields in the Netherlands
ProPlay, the sustainable shock pad produced by Schmitz Foam Products, has been officially certified by the Dutch Hockey Association (KNHB) as a subbase for field hockey fields. When the Dutch hockey club RHC Concordia was forced to replace all their fields due to extreme flooding in July 2021, they wanted to invest in a durable […]
ESTC Board elects Chair and Vice Chair
At their last meeting of the year, held on December 7 in Düsseldorf, the ESTC Board of Directors elected the new Chair and Vice Chair to the Executive Committee, for the coming 2 years. ESTC is pleased to announce that Colin Young (Ten Cate Grass) was elected Chair and Paul Fraser (Tarkett Sports) Vice Chair. Colin Young […]
ESTC comments on the proposed ban on sale of microplastic infill
ESTC identifies risks and opportunities from the proposed ban on the sale of infill materials classified as intentionally added microplastics ESTC (the EMEA Synthetic Turf Council) notes the publication of the European Commission’s recommendations on the introduction of restrictions for the placing of intentionally added microplastics onto the European market (Annex XVII REACH1). The Commission’s […]
PAH content of infill materials : EU regulation becomes effective today
July last year, the European Union (EU) published Regulation (EU) 2021/1199 controlling the polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) content of infill materials. The law becomes effective from today 9th August 2022. This means that all infills made from: rubber or other vulcanized or polymeric material of recycled or virgin origin, or obtained from a natural source, must not have […]
UK REACH publishes work programme for 2022-2023
On June 30, 2022, UK Reach published its work programme for 2022/23. . This includes topics that will be of interest to ESTC members operating in the UK market as follows. Priorities for the 2022-2023 UK Reach Work Programme 1. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) Description of proposal A proposal to investigate the risks of […]
Draft German test method to determine microplastics emissions due to wear
The German based Forschungsgesellschaft Landschaftsentwicklung Landschaftsbau e. V.(Landscape Development and Landscaping Research Association) (FLL) have been working with the German synthetic turf industry to develop a test method to assess the potential for synthetic turf fibre yarns to wear and create microplastics. The researchers have published their draft test method and are currently inviting comments […]