On a hot day, astroturf can reach up to 75 degrees. That’s only the start of its problems
- Posted on January 14, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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On a hot day, astroturf can reach up to 75 degrees. That’s only the start of its problems
Rubber crumb and synthetic turf have proliferated on sporting fields and playgrounds in Australian cities, but are a growing problem for climate adaptation as well as PFAS and microplastic pollution.
