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“A Los Angeles City Council committee gave the go-ahead Friday for a proposed motion calling for a possible banning of synthetic grass citywide, for environmental and health reasons.
The council’s Energy and Environment Committee approved the motion, where council members will further study the substances that have been known to be found in the turf, such as polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and other ‘forever chemicals.’
While synthetic grass is used in yards to give that evergreen look, it’s more commonplace at recreational fields, on school and city properties.
The council will not only study PFAS and other chemicals related to artificial turf, but will also study the environmental impacts.”…