The environmental benefits of artificial grass
Learn the top 3 artificial grass environmental benefits for your home
Artificial grass is a great way to enhance your outdoor and patio spaces. Plus, it requires little maintenance, making your life easier! But, did you know that artificial grass is also eco-friendly?
Continue reading to learn more about the unexpected artificial grass environmental benefits for your home.
#1: Water conservation
According to the EPA, the average American household uses around 300 gallons of water a day and 30% of that is used outdoors for irrigation and gardening. [1]
Artificial grass is made of waterproof material and does not need to be watered—apart from an occasional hose down if you have a pet. That’s why one of the main artificial grass environmental benefits is water conservation. Plus, not only you are effectively protecting the environment, but you’re also saving money on your water bill!
#2: Decreases carbon emissions
Artificial grass forever remains the same length as the day it was installed. This eliminates the need to ever run trimmers or lawn mowers over it, effectively limiting your carbon emissions.
According to EPA studies, running a push mower for 1 hour emits as much pollution as 11 cars. [2] With this artificial grass environmental benefit, you’re saving yourself the time and effort of mowing and helping the environment at the same time!
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#3: Reduces harmful chemicals and runoff
Natural grass requires fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals to keep it well maintained.
It’s estimated that about 60% of fertilizer and other lawn chemicals are wasted — contributing to runoff which has devastating environmental effects. [3]
Lawn chemicals are not only very harmful to your kids and pets, but also to local ecosystems. When chemical runoff goes into waterways, it can cause algae blooms which block waterways and kill algae. As algae die, they sink to the bottom of the water and decompose in a way that removes oxygen from the water, harming fish and other aquatic animals.
With artificial grass there is no need for any fertilizer or other harmful chemicals, helping the environment and local aquatic life.
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Sources:
1: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | How We Use Water