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ARTIFICIAL GRASS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Indoor sports fields are able to accommodate sports play in places that have unpredictable climates. The condition of artificial grass is not influenced by growth requirements.
It does not need sunlight or watering for it to be maintained, although sports turf should be watered to prevent bacteria from growing as well as regular hardness checks.
There is a variety of artificial turfs that can be used. Plastics and rubbers are used in the production of artificial grass. These materials can come from many different types of recycled items. This has a positive impact on the environment. Artificial grass maintenance does not require chemical fertilizers, fungicides or pesticides. This makes it safer for players of any age.
It is more cost effective to install artificial grass for indoor sports when compared to the price of natural grass. The initial investment for artificial grass will be more. The average cost for natural grass is approximately $3 per square foot. A square foot of artificial grass is $5 per square foot on average for installation. The cost savings with artificial grass starts with maintenance. To maintain regular grass, it must be regularly watered, mowed, seeded, fertilized and given pest control. The upkeep for artificial grass can be completed in a fraction of the time required to care for a natural grass.
Field lines on artificial grass can be sewn right into the fibers. This means they do not have to be redrawn after a sporting event. If a field is only going to be used for one sport, this would be a cost-effective benefit. The field lines on artificial grass aren’t able to be changed to accommodate different sports. A natural grass field can be repainted to accommodate different types of sports.
