Astro turf pros and cons
August 18, 2008 1:18 pm Sportsastro turf is just another brand name of the artificial turf, but is made up of some additional synthetic materials. Just like artificial turf it too has its own advantages and disadvantages. It is basically used in areas where the climate for natural grass is very hostile, and grass growth is at a very minimum. Astro turf includes a rubber infill that could be very dangerous sometimes if it is not recycled properly. It can provide the basis of turf toe (disease). But if all is recycled well it can provide beautiful scenery. It was first used in Europe and was called plastic fields .