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A warning has been issued for UK households who have artificial grass . Astroturf and artificial grass has become increasingly popular among UK homeowners - especially those with dogs.

But Plymouth University is warning UK households it could be bad for the environment. It said: "Artificial grass does not provide any food for living creatures. It restricts access to the soil beneath for burrowing insects and to the ground above for soil dwellers such as worms.

"It restricts access to natural materials like leaf litter and grass clippings – essential for feeding soil organisms like worms and microscopic animals and keeping the soil healthy.

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"Artificial grass reaches significantly greater tempe

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