Nowadays, environmental protection measures cannot be stressed enough. It is more important than ever to make active efforts to interact with our environment in a gentle, positive manner. Often, our usual landscaping processes aren’t always the most eco-friendly, but there is a solution to that: artificial grass. 

Throughout Texas, business owners and homeowners are replacing their natural grass with synthetic turf, keen on living a greener lifestyle. Let’s explore exactly how replacing your traditional grass with artificial turf can be a sustainable choice that truly makes a difference.

Limit Environmental Exposure to Chemicals

Consider all the chemical sprays, powders, or other agents you’ve used on your lawn to keep it looking fresh and well-loved over the years. The consistent use of toxic chemicals can potentially affect the health of wildlife and plant life around you. Not only this, but contact with certain herbicides and other landscaping sprays can cause allergic reactions or pose other health risks to your pets and your family. 

With artificial grass, you’ll never have to pollute your air or surroundings with toxins just to keep your lawn in top shape. This means playtime never has to be interrupted, and all the critters in your local environment can continue peacefully coexisting with you.

Reduce Overall Waste

Traditional grass maintenance requires a lot of materials and chemicals, and therefore, it produces a lot of waste in its wake. You fill countless bags with grass clippings, and you routinely dispose of containers with leftover residue from toxic cleaning agents. Often, this waste is incorrectly disposed of, which pollutes the air, fills our oceans, and lines the streets. 

Installing an artificial grass lawn is the best way to stop producing this excessive waste annually. Synthetic turf doesn’t need to be mowed, nor does it require maintenance chemical application. You can enjoy a beautiful outdoor space and never have to worry about contributing to unnecessary waste in your community.

Encourage Recyclability

One of the best parts about synthetic grass is that it can be reused and recycled! There are a handful of resources available for you to properly dispose of your old artificial turf so it can find a new life elsewhere. These unwanted, used synthetic turf products can be recycled and crafted into other eco-friendly items to reduce landfill waste.

Conserve Water

Watering your lawn in Texas can be a real feat throughout the year. Most residents find themselves using around 400 gallons of water per day, with those who are adamant about keeping their lawns healthy using even more. Since there’s no need to irrigate synthetic turf, you can kiss your water waste woes goodbye! Many turf owners can expect to save tens of thousands of gallons of water per year throughout the lifespan of their turf system. Not only does this conserve a precious resource, but it also saves you money on your water bill each month!

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Greenhouse gas emissions from fuel-powered tools like lawn mowers have a direct effect on the environment. In fact, it’s been noted that lawn care equipment accounts for around 5% of all toxic emissions in the United States. Artificial grass doesn’t need to be maintained through the use of gas-powered tools, so you can reduce air and noise pollution that affects the comfort of your local community. 

SGW Texas has been proud to serve the local community with sustainable landscaping options for over 20 years. We have a collection of over 40 types of synthetic turf landscape products available, from kid-safe playground turf to putting green products that rival professional golf courses. Get in touch with one of our representatives today to learn more about our inventory for all projects!