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Reducing plastic waste: recyclable artificial grass
At Trulawn, we don’t support plastic waste. We design our products to last and guarantee a long lifespan by only using high-quality materials. We have spent many years improving our products to cater to our customers and we are proud to be the first to offer an artificial grass product that could be recycled.
How is it recyclable?
Trulawn Harmony Plus is made from the same group of plastic polymers throughout. With no separation needed, this means the pile and backing can be recycled.
The only non-recyclable elements are parts of the grass that are not made of plastic. This would be the small strip where two pieces are joined together with adhesive tape.
Create your perfect garden with Trulawn Harmony Plus
Our most artificial grass is suitable for any garden and homeowner. Here are some ideas for how you might encourage wildlife to visit:
Plant pollinator flowers
Keep flowerbeds, tree or bushes in your garden
Feed your local wildlife
Recycling your installation sub-base
We install our lawns to make sure that they are stable and for you to enjoy a long-lasting garden, but that doesn’t mean they have to be a permanent fixture. A typical domestic lawn requires a 6-8cm sub-base, but this can vary slightly depending on each project. After many years of love, your artificial lawn sub-base can be removed and disposed of responsibly.
Recyclable plastics
Stabilisation membrane
Edging
Weed membrane
These elements are made of one plastic rather than a mixture, this means they are more easily recycled. Local recycling centres differ on what they will and will not accept, so best to check if this will be accepted at the one closest to you.
Recyclable metals
Screws
If you have the time, the screws used to fix your lawn can be taken out and recycled.
Recyclable materials
Limestone aggregate
Grano dust
If you are using a skip company to remove the lawn, ask them whether their waste is taken to a pit where it can be recycled. Some companies differ.
Suitable for Schools
At Trulawn, we want children to get active and enjoy being outside. A concrete surface may be practical but hardly engaging, and wet weather can limit play areas due to muddy fields. We want children to get the most out of their break times, and Trulawn Harmony Plus as our most eco-friendly grass is perfect for inviting a soft play space and brightening up dull, concrete areas to improve their creativity.
Latex free backing
Latex-free grass is perfect for homeowners with large or many animals using the space as part of their daily routine. Thanks to the polypropylene dispersion technology used in making the backing, the liquids pass through the grass more easily whilst also maintaining the integrity and stability of the grass. The durability of our artificial grass won’t be affected, so you and your pets can enjoy a lawn perfect for those active paws for years to come!
Nearly all artificial grass is manufactured with a latex backing, used to keep stitching in place, maintain high durability and ensure a long lifespan.
Though uncommon, a latex backing is more likely to retain moisture and by extension, odours compared to a latex-free backing.
What do recycled plastics become?
When plastics are taken to the recycling processor, many items can be made.
In some places where the grass is recycled, it is intensively washed to remove chemicals and contaminants and then melted into pellets. Once in their pellet form, they can be made into items including artificial wood products like benches and even draining pipes.
Check with a recycling centre before bringing any plastic product, as not all facilities offer the same service.