Summer picks: should we ban artificial grass?

Installing artificial grass is becoming an increasingly popular way
to achieve a neat, green lawn without much effort. But with
environmental and potential health costs associated with plastic
turf, many campaigners and gardeners would like to see it banned.
In this episode from April 2023, Madeleine Finlay speaks to
Guardian feature writer Sam Wollaston and urban ecologist Prof Rob
Francis about why people go for artificial grass, its environmental
impact, and whether it’s time we rid ourselves of the idea of the
perfect lawn altogether. Help support our independent journalism at
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