Sustainability
Installing artificial turf is a great way to cut down on landscaping maintenance. But is it really more eco-friendly than natural grass?
We’ve researched the environmental impacts of natural and artificial grass to determine which has the better carbon footprint.
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Why is Natural Grass Unsustainable?
Natural grass doesn’t stay lush and green all on its own; home and business owners spend countless dollars on lawn maintenance every year. Not only does natural grass require thousands of gallons of water, but the pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers are all significant pollutants.
Especially in drought-impacted areas, natural grass is one of the most unsustainable ways to landscape a home or business.
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How Does Natural Grass Impact the Environment?
There are three main ways natural grass impacts our ecosystem: mowing, watering and fertilizing.
Lawnmowers are a huge contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, using a gas lawnmower for one hour can emit as many emissions as driving a new car 340 miles.
Secondly, natural grass uses a lot of water. The energy used to treat, pump and filter water is substantial. Not only that, wasteful water usage limits the amount of fresh water available for essential things like drinking, bathing and agriculture.
Lastly, the chemicals used on natural grass create toxic water runoff and air pollution. Fertilizers and pesticides can harm nearby plants and animals and add to the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.
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How is Artificial Turf More Eco-Friendly?
Replacing your natural grass with artificial turf is one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint. Synthetic turf stays green and lush all on its own – no mowing, harsh chemicals or watering needed.
One study found that every full-size synthetic turf field installed will save over 200,000 gallons of water per year. That’s hundreds of thousands of gallons of water that won’t create toxic runoff, pollute the air or take away from freshwater resources.
Synthetic Grass Warehouse is proud to supply the nation’s widest selection of high-quality artificial turf. We’re passionate about sustainability, carrying only the highest-quality, durable synthetic turf products to ensure your artificial turf landscaping lasts as long as possible.
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We are committed to providing the best artificial turf products at competitive prices. Our warehouse carries the most advanced synthetic grass products available, engineered to look and feel like real grass. Every turf product is made with high quality materials that are safe for everyone, especially children and pets.
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At SGW Orlando we only offer products that maintains a high standard of quality. Backed by up to a 15 year warranty, the best in the industry.