Let's keep green spaces plastic free and campaign for natural grass for children to play on
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4/6/26. US. Artificial Turf threatens communities in the Champlain Valley
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30/4/26. 'Forever chemicals' create supply chain concern’. How PFAS contamination can start in everyday products & industrial uses, then travel through air & drinking water into soil, crops, livestock feed & the food we rely on. Feestuffs
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29/4/26. Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ linked to childhood leukaemia, research suggests. Found in clothing, food packaging, cosmetics, the widespread use of PFAS is increasingly being associated with environmental and health concerns independent.co.uk/news/scien…
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27/4/26. Toxins plus climate harms likely cause of reduced fertility, study finds. Researchers find ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposures theguardian.com/science/2026…
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Apr 24
An environmentally conscious resident called for a ban on artificial grass before it caused what he has described as an "ecological disaster". 🌱
Read more here ➡️ bbc.in/4d1TNiG
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“the long-term math is clear.
Over its full life cycle, an artificial turf field typically costs at least twice as much as a well-managed grass field.”
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The fantastic Haz mag has just landed with brilliant articles on asbestos, suicide, the state of the HSE, sexual harassment and Wales to name just a few.
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Do you laugh or cry when a neighbour has just spent £7000 on a plastic grass lawn? Gov wish to stop unnecessary PFAS, yet not a mention of these chemicals being present in rubber play surfaces and rubber infill for sports. petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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Apr 24
24/4/26. EU. Largest-ever ban on toxic chemicals in Europe hit by ‘extremely frustrating’ delays. Green groups say European Commission is ‘chief roadblock’ to its own plans, as report finds poor progress 4 years on
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Its green wash when old tyres are claimed to be "recycled" into rubber crumb as infill for artificial grass or for rubberised play surfaces. It just redistributes the problem chemicals. EU have already banned rubber infill. petition.parliament.uk/petit…
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Brain cancer 💔😭
When will our government and sports stakeholders take the issue of children playing on the carcinogenic, mutagenic and endocrine disruptive chemicals in the rubber crumb infill in 3G pitches seriously???
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Apr 22
RIP Ethan Davies-Lunn 😢A truly sad day as we announce the passing of one of Halesowen Town Colts FC U16 player Ethan has tragically passed away. A member of the club since 6 years old
where he dedicated and developed his love of football.
A spokesperson for the club said "He continued his journey up to U16s and was a lovely, caring and considerate young man who was passionate about the grassroots game. Our heart felt condolences goes out to all of his family and everyones lives that Ethan has touched. Rest in peace young man.
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HSE IS BROKE: The safety regulator is starved of resources and increasingly reluctant to do its job hazards.org/deadlybusiness/h…
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23/4/26. UK. Ban 'forever chemicals' in uniforms and frying pans, MPs urge bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckg9…
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23/4/26. UK. Use of toxic Pfas in consumer goods must be urgently restricted, MPs say. Commons committee heard from residents of Yorkshire town with the highest levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in UK theguardian.com/environment/…
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23/4/26. Growing Concern Over 6PPD-Q as Research Highlights Risks to Aquatic Life. Article in the industry trade journal ‘Tyre and Rubber Recycling.
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12/4/26. US. Unusual airborne toxin detected for 1st time. Hidden toxins may be drifting into the air from the ground up. MCCPs drifting through the air in the Western Hemisphere. Likely source is fertilizer made from sewage sludge
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Apr 10
𓆝 𓆟 𓆞 𓆝 𓆟
Plastic pollution is an ongoing crisis, and we cannot keep allowing Mother Earth to be a dumping ground. 🛑 It’s time to stand up to polluters who treat her this way.
🌺 Help us protect Mother Earth, especially during these times – even $5 matters to help turn the tide. Donate here: 🔗bit.ly/plasticfree-earthmont…
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11/4/26. Every tire produces a chemical that kills coho salmon. Can scientists pump the brakes? kuow.org/stories/every-tire-…
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Sewage sludge & artificial pitches are barriers to a circular economy🚜📷
Often pitched as 'sustainable' solutions, microplastic infill from waste tyres & sludge from wastewater contaminate the environment with #microplastics, heavy metals & #chemicals
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