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Should we ban artificial grass?

Should we ban artificial grass?

Science Weekly vor 3 Jahren

Artificial grass has become a hugely popular way to achieve a neat, green lawn all year round. But what are the costs of a hassle- and mud-free garden? Madeleine Finlay speaks to Guardian feature writer Sam Wollaston and urban ecologist Prof Rob Francis a

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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.
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
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