The grass vs artificial turf debate extends to their carbon footprints, which can be thought of in two distinct ways: a factory footprint versus a tailpipe footprint.
Artificial turf is made in a factory from polymers like polyethylene, which creates a one-time carbon impact. But after that day, it’s done. For the next 15 or 20 years, its carbon footprint is low.
A natural grass lawn is the opposite. It creates pollution every single week. Your gas-powered mower, leaf blower, and edger are all spewing emissions. In fact, studies suggest that the collective emissions from gas-powered mowers, leaf blowers, and chemical production can significantly offset the carbon absorbed by the grass. Choosing a long-lasting synthetic grass for your artificial grass for landscaping means you eliminate those weekly emissions for good.
