Crumb Rubber in Turf Fields Poses No Significant Risk, Study Concludes
A new study from the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) examining the potential health risks of synthetic turf fields for athletes, referees, coaches, and spectators found no significant risk from exposure on or off the field to crumb rubber infill.
New Zealand announced a national tire recycling program. Under the new "Tyrewise" scheme, tire shops can have their tires collected for free and individuals can recycle up to five tires per day at public collection sites.