Santa Clara County's Board of Supervisors is set to vote on a policy potentially banning artificial turf on county-owned properties, primarily due to health risks associated with microplastics and environmental pollutants. Board President Otto Lee emphasized concerns around the toxicity of artificial turf, highlighting its petroleum origins. While no artificial turf currently exists in county parks, local cities like San Jose and Sunnyvale still utilize it. Recent reports have connected plastics in artificial turf to serious health issues, prompting renewed discussions and actions against its use in the region.
"I really appreciate those engineers who are working to try to make a plastic that is less toxic and harmful... this is still plastic. It's a crude oil byproduct."
"A county website cites reports that link plastics found in artificial turf to long-lasting health concerns, such as cancer."
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