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Infill for the Kortedalavallen artificial turf pitch
The challenge:
Alternative to rubber-based infill banned by the EU
Which AGC material is used: AGC Infill/OD100
RESULTS: AGC Infill/OD100, with FIFA Quality Pro classification , is biodegradable, has a lifespan of up to 20 years and is also recyclable.
The City of Gothenburg conducts extensive environmental work, including limiting microplastics from the city's artificial grass pitches. The EU has banned the sale of all rubber-based infill material for sports pitches from October 2031 - with a phase-out from 2023.
When the Sports and Associations Administration of the City of Gothenburg builds new artificial turf pitches or renovates existing ones, the choice of infill material is crucial. For the construction of the Kortedalavallen artificial turf pitch in 2021, AGC/OD100 was chosen, and the results have been very positive - with high ratings from both players and the administration. The higher density of the material makes it particularly well adapted to the Nordic climate, as it neither floats nor blows away. It is also resistant to UV radiation, which contributes to a long lifespan. Compared to fossil-based car tire infill, our material is a more durable option that does not absorb water, improving year-round usability.
