MT Plastic Free Missoula

We are disturbed to learn that Big Sky Professional Baseball and the MRA are considering replacing the grass at Ogren Park with artificial turf. The Missoula Current article published July 18th shared why they are considering artificial turf. However, it failed to mention the long-term costs and serious associated health and environmental risks.

Artificial turf is expensive and short-lived. Beyond the $2m upfront cost, it requires specialized equipment, maintenance, training, and eventual disposal. Turf must be replaced every 8–10 years and cannot be recycled, adding to landfill waste and exacerbating plastic pollution. Properly designed and maintained organically grown natural grass is safer, generates less waste and pollution, and costs less. Safe and H

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