Bio-artificial turf made from ARBOBLEND® (NaKuRa): sustainable, environmentally friendly, suitable for play.

A product made from our ARBOBLEND® material: In Ellwangen, an artificial turf pitch made from bio-based materials has been created. A milestone for sustainable sports facilities in Germany and a model for Europe. With around 9,000 artificial turf pitches in Germany and an estimated 16,000 tons of microplastics released annually across the EU (source: ECHA), NaKuRa (sustainable artificial turf pitch) is an urgent contribution to ecological renewal. The focus is on the ARBOBLEND® infill – an innovative infill granulate that is biodegradable in soil and water and remains durable as long as it stays within the system – as well as the artificial turf fibers made from a specially developed ARBOBLEND® formula with high temperature and weather resistance. The other implemented environmentally friendly systems, such as the novel elastic layer based on pure recycled plastics, represent a well-considered step towards a circular economy. Sustainability in sports is not only possible – it is crucial for the future.