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The event will bring together members of the artificial turf industry for three days of networking, technical learning and collaboration. Under the theme Where the Industry Aligns, the conference will focus on shared challenges, best practices and coordinated strategies related to safe, sustainable and accessible playing surfaces.

The standard applies to synthetic turf fiber and backing materials and is designed to help distinguish between intentionally added PFAS and potential background environmental contamination.

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.