For more than 20 years, SYNLawn Austin has helped elevate the artificial turf industry with our technological advancements, eco-friendly materials, and meticulous installations in Austin, TX. We have imparted more than 50 years of research and development into our turf and work closely with our clients to ensure that we create safer, cleaner, and greener surroundings. Now, we are taking things one step further as the only PFAS-free Austin synthetic grass manufacturers.
What are PFAs?
PFAs are a family of chemicals known for their unfortunate environmental persistence – also referred to as “forever chemicals” since some can take hundreds of years to break down and have been linked to adverse health effects. These can include thyroid, liver, and metabolism effects, as well as neurotoxicity and immunotoxicity. These chemicals are often found in non-stick cookware, nail polish, shampoo, toilet paper, microwavable popcorn bags, and so much more. PFAs do not degrade rapidly and can remain in your body and the environment for decades. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 97% of the U.S. population now has PFAS in their systems.
We recognize the importance and need for artificial grass that is friendly to both our health and the environment. Being the first manufacturers of sports flooring to receive an ESG rating (Environmental, Social, Governance), SYNLawn and its parent business, SportGroup, place a strong emphasis on the environmental sustainability of all their goods and services.
Being a leader in technology, SYNLawn Austin has committed to creating the highest-quality artificial grass in Austin, TX, that is sustainable and gentle to the environment. We do so by investing time, money, and energy into our turf. We continue to monitor and protect the quality and safety of our goods because we recognize the issues surrounding these “forever chemicals,” and we take our responsibilities seriously.
Austin Keeps Chemicals from Rising with Cooler Surface Temperatures
When temperatures rise, PFAS can be activated. Unfortunately, this means that your environment can be contaminated with the chemicals that they emit. These substances have been proven to cause chronic illnesses, including cancer, diabetes, and neurological deficits. SYNLawn does its part to prevent this with our exclusive HeatBlock™ technology. HeatBlock is scientifically tested and proven to reduce surface temperatures up to 20% cooler than any other synthetic turf technology. We make it easy to stay comfortable and healthy.
What Is Austin Artificial Grass from SYNLawn Made Of?
At SYNLawn Austin, we are the first and only provider of plant-based synthetic turf in Austin, Texas. We work closely with American farmers who share our passion for environmental sustainability. With their help, we can replace substantial portions of petroleum with renewable soybeans and sugar cane. Since 2008, we have grown our relationship with them and continued innovating our artificial grass. As a result, we have also become the first to offer a growing collection of USDA-certified synthetic grass.
Furthermore, we never use a rubber crumb infill; instead, we utilize eco-friendly and child-safe and pet-safe Envirofill®. This acrylic sand infill replaces rubber crumbs and other harmful infill options. Envirofill® is an eco-friendly solution and a highly effective way to control odors caused by the ammonia in pet waste.
The Eco-Friendly Benefits of Austin Synthetic Grass
Switching to SYNLawn Austin artificial turf includes many eco-friendly advantages. SYNLawn synthetic turf does not require traditional maintenance. Gone are the days of endless hours of mowing, watering, or reseeding. This means no more wasting thousands of gallons of water or emitting nearly 90 pounds of carbon each year from a single gas-powered lawn mower. We are happy to save our customers up to 70% on their water bills and eliminate the cost of maintenance crews.