Synthetic turf showing up on A-list sites
7 May, 2011 By: Rick Doyle, Synthetic Turf Council Athletic Turf News
The term “celebrity trend” typically conjures up images of $5,000 handbags, private airplanes or dancing on a reality show. But the latest grassroots must-have (pun fully intended) is actually coming right out of their backyards.
Celebrities are going green by turning to synthetic turf for their landscape needs. Household name Jessica Alba has it, while emerging actors like Kristen Bell and David Basche enjoy its convenience and beauty, also.
"I chose synthetic grass for Jessica Alba's backyard doggie oasis and use it at clients' homes as often as possible,” said Kari Whitman, celebrity designer. “The eco-friendly synthetic turf looks so realistic and stands up to pet messes, wear and tear.
(Right: Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden at Epcot: image courtesy Foreverlawn)
"I also love that it eliminates the need for pesticides and fertilizers, making your yard healthier for you and your pets. Plus it saves water and some cities will even give you a rebate on your utility bill. It's a win-win."
Synthetic turf is also helping pop culture icons beautify landscape while saving water. In contrast to its famed “grotto” and legendary parties, the synthetic grass at the Playboy Mansion looks serene. The Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden at Epcot’s International Flower & Garden Festival featured a lush, realistic synthetic grass lawn accessible to wheelchairs and braces that easily withstood the event’s heavy foot traffic. Disney World and Disneyland also feature synthetic turf in designated areas throughout their resorts.
In an interesting twist, plastic bottles discarded from one of America’s premier landmarks, Yellowstone National Park, could be recycled and used in synthetic turf products. STC member Universal Textile Technologies forged a recycling partnership with Yellowstone to div
ert the plastic bottles from landfills left behind by the Parks 3.5 million annual visitors.
The plastic bottles are being recycled into fleece then used on select synthetic turf and carpet backing. This partnership was created to assist in educating Americans on the importance of recycling and to protect our national parks.
(Right: Playboy Mansion: image courtesy Synthetic Grass Warehouse)
Visit syntheticturfcouncil.org to learn more about synthetic turf’s landscape and recreation applications.
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