During the 2013 Synthetic Turf International (STI) Conference in St. Louis, Mo, STI representatives from across the world make a difference at Hope Animal Rescues in Godfrey, IL. Through the Better Play & Recreation Contest, STI was able to donate a large play area at the animal shelter that will improve the lives of the…
Playgrounds Nationwide are Choosing Synthetic Turf Surfaces
Increasing Number of Playgrounds Nationwide are Installing Synthetic Turf Surfaces Dalton, Georgia (September 11, 2013) – According to Synthetic Turf International (STI), a growing number of daycares and schools nationwide are investing in synthetic turf surfaces for their playgrounds in order to create more opportunities to play outside while promoting the safety and development of…
Synthetic Turf International Playgrounds Promote the Safety and Development of Kids
While parents often want their kids to play outside, sometimes it is easier said than done. But with recent studies showing that outdoor play can improve a child’s learning outcomes, self-esteem and physical well-being, that play time is more important than ever. Recognizing this fact, a growing number of daycare facilities and schools are investing…
Greener Grass, Even in a Drought
Lubbock, Texas, like much of that region, has experienced a severe drought for the past few months. With the city in Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan, residents are only allowed to water their lawns twice a week between midnight and 10:00 a.m. Water utility rates have also risen, causing unwelcome surprises for many…
Beautifying Amphitheaters with Synthetic Turf
Since their storied beginnings as places where Ancient Greeks enjoyed theater and the Romans cheered gladiators in combat, amphitheaters have come a long way with technological advancements. Over 100 of these open-air venues are currently operating throughout the United States, creating distinctive gathering places for their communities. One of the challenges amphitheaters face is balancing…
Synthetic Turf International Reports Growing Use of Synthetic Turf for Pets
Increasing Number of Homeowners, Doggie Daycares, and Animal Shelters Turn to Synthetic Turf for Pets Dalton, Georgia (July 1, 2013) – While many people associate synthetic turf with athletics, Synthetic Turf International (STI) reports that an increasing number of homeowners, doggie daycares, pet facilities and animal shelters are turning to the durable surface for the…
Synthetic Turf is Going to the Dogs!
While many people associate synthetic turf with athletics, Synthetic Turf International (STI) has seen an increasing number of homeowners, doggie daycares, pet facilities and animal shelters turn to the durable surface for the recreation, relief and comfort of their animals. According to the American Pet Care Products Association, Inc., all of the products and services…
Hope Animal Rescues Wins Synthetic Turf International’s Better Play & Recreation Contest
Hope Animal Rescues, a no-kill animal rescue in Godfrey, Illinois that has saved the lives of thousands of dogs, has won Synthetic Turf International’s Better Play & Recreation Contest. The non-profit organization will receive the grand prize of a synthetic turf installation worth up to $50,000, which will conserve resources, eliminate muddy paws and provide…
Cast Your Vote for STI’s Better Play & Recreation Contest Finalists
Producing tears, cheers and a whole lot of encouragement about how others are making the world a better place, we received a tremendous amount of excellent entries from charitable organizations for our Better Play & Recreation Contest. After a lot of deliberation, we were finally able to whittle it down to ten national finalists whose…
Voting Open for Synthetic Turf’s Better Play & Recreation Contest
Public Voting Open for Synthetic Turf’s Better Play & Recreation Contest Dalton, Ga. (May 21, 2013) – Synthetic Turf International has announced the ten national finalists for its Better Play & Recreation Contest, who collectively have helped improve the lives of hundreds of thousands of youth, people with disabilities, active troops and military veterans, and…
