The Tencate Sustainability Blog

At TenCate, we’re dedicated to fair, safe, and sustainable play for all. Here’s where we share our ideas about the benefits of artificial turf in communities far and wide, as well as our plans for ensuring our turf is sustainable from manufacturing through to end-of-life.

Allergies in Sports: Artificial Turf Offers Clean, Pollen-Free Playing Surfaces

July 15, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Jacob Fields

Outdoor Allergies and Sports Allergies are caused by the release of histamines when the body encounters allergens such as pollen from trees, weeds, and grass. Because athletes often play sports outside on large grass fields, they are exposed to allergens for long periods of time, often during exertion which can lead to heavier breathing and […]

Playing For Keeps: An Interview with Joe Fields, CEO TenCate Americas

July 15, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Jacob Fields

Q: What does Playing for Keeps mean to you? “Playing for Keeps” means that everything we do is really important, and has a lasting impact, whether it’s providing unlimited play to make healthier, more beautiful communities or being good stewards of the planet. Q: How does turf fit into that? Well, first and foremost, turf […]

Rethinking Natural Grass for Sports & Leisure

February 6, 2024/in Uncategorized/by Jacob Fields

For some, there is nothing more inviting than lush, natural grass. It’s a great surface for playing outdoor sports or simply sitting around and enjoying a picnic. But what we don’t necessarily see is all the work and resources that go into keeping that healthy, green look and feel. It takes a variety of extreme […]