New Jersey A4908 prohibits using Green Acres funds for artificial turf fields due to health and environmental risks.
New Jersey A4908 prohibits the expenditure of Green Acres funds for the purchase, use, installation, or replacement of artificial turf fields. The bill cites health and environmental concerns, including higher surface temperatures, microplastics, nanoplastics, and perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in synthetic turf. These substances pose risks such as dehydration, heat stress, burns, and environmental contamination. The bill recommends investing in natural grass fields instead.
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