Environmental Benefits of Artificial Grass

There has never been a more important time in the history of the world for environmental concern. The scale of damage to our environment from human-generated activities is at an all time high. Now more than ever before people are aware of the damage caused by carbon dioxide emissions and pollution. They see the effects of climate change in their everyday lives. High summer temperatures and hosepipe bans in hot weather. Horrendous floods caused by rising sea levels, and fierce storms. The reality of the challenges we face has been brought home to us all. We have a serious responsibility to halt the downward spiral of environmental damage and climate change.

So what can we do to help our environment? Well, the best place to start is at home. Look at your garden and think about what you are perhaps already doing to damage the environment.

Ask yourself these 5 questions:

Do you have a lawn?
Do you use fertilizers and pesticides, weed killer etc?
How much watering does it take each year?
How often do you have to cut the grass?
Do you use a petrol-driven lawnmower?

If any of these 5 points applies to you then you are in some way creating a negative effective upon the environment. This is where using artificial grass can help. Admittedly, artificial turf is produced in a factory that produces carbon emissions. But our company is the only company that purchases carbon credits to offset the damage. And, what’s more, the damage caused in producing products for natural grass is much greater.

Below are key issues where artificial grass can benefit the environment. The arguments put forward are interesting and concerning. Either way we hope to have made out a good case for how artificial grass can be an ally. To both our generation and the next’s in the fight against global pollution.

Just how much pollution does the average lawnmower produce?

The answer is, a lot. Just one hour with a petrol-driven lawnmower is the equivalent of a 100 mile car trip. (*According to the EPA and researchers in Sweden). The best alternative is probably to install artificial grass, thus reducing pollution. Whilst at the same time saving yourself a lot of work.

The Problem With Grass Clippings

In many towns and cities where most of the land is covered with concrete and buildings how does the rain water flow away? The answer, of course, is through the storm drains but into these drains also go:

1. Pesticides and fertilisers
2. Paints and old chemicals from your garage
3. Anti-freeze from your car
4. Motor oil either spilled or surplus to requirements

All these pollutants will run straight into the nearest river and rarely go into a water treatment plant. So what about grass clippings? Well they can readily block drains. This adds further complications to the pollution issue. Of course if you have artificial grass you don’t need to worry about sweeping and mulching your clippings. If you invest in an artificial lawn, you will never need to buy fertiliser again. Or worry about how it could be polluting your local river and wildlife.

Tips for Saving Water

1. Research and learn more about the plants, wildlife and local weather
2. Chose the right plants – preferably those which don’t use a lot of water
3. Water sparingly, apply mulch and use drip irrigation
4. Identify which pests visit the garden and how to control them with minimal pesticide use
5. Prevent fertilizer and garden debris from going into the drains
6. Read and follow all fertilizer instructions carefully
7. Use native plant species and avoid imported species
8. Build a compost pile
9. Cut your lawn at the highest setting and leave clippings in place
10. Respect your neighbours and keep your garden safe