This article was actually very different from others that I have researched. Normally I research articles that talk about having artificial turf being a better substitute over natural turf, but there are also various disadvantages to having artificial turf as well. I wanted to know if there are any other substitutes other than the average artificial turf. This article talked about the problem a artificial turf field was having after a massive rain storm hit. The field was flooded because unlike natural turf, artificial turf is not able to absorb the water and retrieve nutrients. They found a solution that adding sand based fields would be a solution to absorb the rain. The sand based fields are also less expensive than the artificial turf fields that cost 400-600,000 dollars to install. This article could definitely help me with finding solutions to developing sustainable sports facilities.
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References
Bush, S., & Aubrey, J. (2009). Turf fields: a drainage solution for under $250,000. Sportsturf, 25(10), 28-30.
Works Cited
Bush, Steve, and Jared Aubrey. "Turf Fields: A Drainage Solution For Under $250,000." Sportsturf 25.10 (2009): 28-30. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. Web. 17 Apr. 2016.
I like how you have researched the opposing side and gave alternate solutions.
ReplyDeleteHow easy is it to make the switch from artificial turf or normal grass to the sand based fields?
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