Hylea
Artificial Turf
Synthetic grass surfaces used for lawns, sports fields, and playgrounds. Most contain crumb rubber infill from recycled tires, which harbors numerous hazardous chemicals.
Why It Matters
Crumb rubber infill contains carcinogens, heavy metals, and endocrine disruptors. Children playing on turf have direct contact and may ingest particles. 1-4% of infill is lost to environment annually.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Crumb Rubber (Tire-Derived)
Ground-up recycled tires used as infill in artificial turf, playground surfaces, and some...
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A large group of synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't...
Lead
A toxic heavy metal that was once commonly used in paint, plumbing, and many consumer products....
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
Crystalline Silica
A mineral found in stone, sand, and quartz that becomes hazardous when cut, ground, or disturbed...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Crumb rubber infill
- EPDM rubber infill
- Sand infill (silica risk)
- 'Antimicrobial' treatments
- No take-back/recycling program
What to Look For
- ✓Natural grass (best option)
- ✓If synthetic: plant-based infill (cork, coconut)
- ✓Avoid crumb rubber and sand infill
- ✓Request chemical testing data from manufacturers
Finding Safer Options
Organic lawn care with natural grass, plant-based infill (cork, coconut fiber, walnut shells), wood fiber for playgrounds.
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