Committee recommends moratorium on artificial turf in public and public-use spaces

Jan 16, 2025

A city advisory committee unanimously favored recommending a temporary moratorium on artificial turf for public and public‑use spaces, citing PFAS, microplastics and recycling concerns while asking staff to prepare a council memo and public handouts.

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The Climate‑Friendly Landscape Committee recommended that the city council consider a moratorium on new artificial turf installations in public and public‑use spaces, including playing fields and similar high‑use areas.

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