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The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has welcomed the findings of a major study by the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), which concludes that crumb rubber infill used in synthetic turf fields is unlikely to pose health risks to users. The comprehensive assessment found no evidence of significant cancer risk or other health concerns, including for young athletes, based on currently available data. The findings align with a broader body of research that has consistently indicated crumb rubber is safe for use in sports fields.

The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the state agency responsible for evaluating health risks, has released the final version of its study evaluating crumb rubber infill used in synthetic turf fields, reaffirming what research has shown time and again: synthetic turf systems are safe. The study, one of the most comprehensive state-level evaluations of synthetic turf to date, concludes that the material is not likely to cause harm to users or spectators, finding no evidence of significant risk for cancer or other health problems to players, coaches, referees, or spectators, including young athletes.

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) has announced a call for educational session proposals for the 2026 STC Annual Conference, with the submission deadline extended to 23 January 2026. The conference will take place from 26–28 October 2026 at the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas. The STC Annual Conference is the organisation’s flagship event, bringing together hundreds of professionals from across the synthetic turf sector to exchange knowledge, research findings and practical experience. The programme is designed to support informed discussion on the role of synthetic turf systems in communities, schools and public spaces.

Curious about synthetic turf? Whether you're wondering about its safety, environmental impact, or benefits, the Synthetic Turf Council (STC) has launched a comprehensive FAQ section to provide clear, fact-based answers.

On January 24, Melanie Taylor, President and CEO of the Synthetic Turf Council (STC), submitted testimony to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors expressing STC's strong opposition to the proposed motion to ban synthetic turf in the County. Taylor’s testimony highlights the significant environmental and community benefits of synthetic turf while addressing concerns related to safety and accessibility.

In Casalmaggiore, Italy, known for its historic connection to the Po River, a team of entrepreneurs has developed a fully mobile recycling system for end-of-life turf. Presented by All Sports Recycled on June 4th, this unique wet separation technology effectively cleans and separates sand and crumb rubber, ensuring high circularity and cost efficiency.

The next BIR World Recycling Convention and Exhibition will take place from (26) 27 – 29 May 2024 in Copenhagen. The recycling market has been rocked by the European Commission’s decision to ban crumb rubber infill from use in synthetic turf surfaces at the end of an eight-year transition period. Therefore, the focus has shifted to alternative opportunities, with tyre pyrolysis attracting plenty of headlines, investment and imaginative thinking. Given the huge strides forward taken in this field over recent years, it will again form one of the main topics for debate at the upcoming BIR Tyres & Rubber Committee meeting to take place in Copenhagen on Tuesday May 28.

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) – a non-profit trade association serving the synthetic turf industry – has recently shared the latest edition of the STC Guidelines for the Essential Elements of Synthetic Turf Systems, curated to provide reliable guidance on the essential elements for creating an unbiased specification for synthetic turf systems. According to STC, new advertising support helped the assocoation to offer the 2024 edition FREE to download. Feel free to spread the word and take advantage of this valuable resource.

On the heels of its November 2023 commitment to gather information on the common tire additive 6PPD - and its chemical by-product 6PPD-quinone – that could be used to inform a subsequent regulatory action, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced today the publication of a draft testing method (EPA Method 1634) that will enable government agencies, Tribes, and other groups to determine where and when 6PPD-quinone is present in local stormwater and surface waters. The 6PPD-quinone draft method is now available at https://www.epa.gov/cwa-methods. “We heard from the Tribes and other governmental agencies that one of the highest priorities for the agency should be the rapid development of a test for 6PPD-quinone,” said Casey Sixkiller, Regional Administrator of the agency’s Region 10 office in Seattle.