A Life Cycle Assessment of Synthetic and Living Turf.

Drawing on previously completed Institute studies, Mr. Meil’s presentation will contrast the environmental life cycle implications of synthetic turf and living grass playing fields.  The presentation will set out the LCA methodology for the two surfaces, the various impact measures used to contrast the two fields and present results on how the two field types compare across various impact measures, including; primary energy use, emissions to air, water and land as well as how they compare from a carbon sequestration perspective.