Another college football powerhouse converts its plastic playing field to natural grass -- "a decision rooted in both tradition and player safety." "Grass is easier on the joints, the knees, the ankles. This is for our players,” said one staffer familiar with the project." #playersoverplastic #grassisgreener Julian Cyr Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell Maura Healey Cape Cod Times WCAI-FM WBUR The Boston Globe Safe Healthy Playing Fields Dylan Fernandes (fb)

What a monumental WASTE.💸🗑️ "Two artificial turf athletic fields built as part of the new Dennis-Yarmouth Intermediate Middle School have had problems almost from when the school opened in March 2023, but really became apparent when it rained. 'Sometimes the field will start to float,' [Superintendent Marc] Smith said. A cork filling in the artificial grass also pulls up and floats, requiring crews to rearrange the cork. There is also erosion and sinking in the corners of the fields, he said." #grassisgreener #PFAS #plastic #plasticpollution #TaxDollars (fb)