Rejected petition Urgent regulation of artificial grass used for outdoor spaces

Unregulated proliferation of artificial grass in schools, sports pitches, public places and gardens poses massive threats to the environment. Living grass/turf plays a vital role in absorbing heavy rainfall, capturing CO2, removing air pollutants, lowering temperatures and maintaining biodiversity

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Even the best fake grass cannot do this. This dangerous trend must be regulated to prevent catastrophic destruction on a national scale. Grass, an invaluable environmental asset, must be protected and promoted.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the UK Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you'd like new rules around the sale and use of artificial grass, but we aren't sure what rules or regulation you'd like to see.

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