pimento, I take it you're unfamiliar with the chemicals necessary to maintain a good playing surface. These chemicals are far more awful then anything that can come from FieldTurf. FieldTurf itself is 100 % lead free, other imitations how ever are not. Also, there is no documented case of MRSA spreading through FieldTurf. I hope that you have taken a look at both sides of the issue in the years since you posted this.
In the latest reaction -- "Grass is an unnatural plant" -- the sheer contradiction of that expression reveals the non-sense of synturf boosters. Our commentator should consult the Houyhnms. Grass absorbs CO2, produces oygen, cools, breaks down micro-orgamisms, and is very good to lie down upon.
This one-sided video says nothing about the downside of natural turf - noise and air pollution from lawn mowers, chemical fertilizers, and water depletion through irrigation. Artificial turf is a lot quieter and durable and much less resource demanding. Grass is an unnatural plant that is totally dependent on human intervention for its existence and is truly bad for the environment... Unfortunately the c.a.v.e. people (citizens against virtually everything) prevailed in this battle.
Synthetic turf is horrible! Bad for the environment, people, and unpleasing to the eye. It decomposes and creates toxic waste that isn't safe. It's also bad for the turfgrass industry, Any landscaping company that installs it is cheating themselves out of a contract. Also, synthetic turf smells bad (tire smell) Go reclaimed water if you are looking for a appropriate water saving solution.
pimento, I take it you're unfamiliar with the chemicals necessary to maintain a good playing surface. These chemicals are far more awful then anything that can come from FieldTurf. FieldTurf itself is 100 % lead free, other imitations how ever are not. Also, there is no documented case of MRSA spreading through FieldTurf. I hope that you have taken a look at both sides of the issue in the years since you posted this.
fraydog 1 year ago
Patrick is my aunt's boyfriend and Marilynn Gillies is my Aunt.
MultiAmyG 2 years ago
In the latest reaction -- "Grass is an unnatural plant" -- the sheer contradiction of that expression reveals the non-sense of synturf boosters. Our commentator should consult the Houyhnms. Grass absorbs CO2, produces oygen, cools, breaks down micro-orgamisms, and is very good to lie down upon.
pimento3 2 years ago
This one-sided video says nothing about the downside of natural turf - noise and air pollution from lawn mowers, chemical fertilizers, and water depletion through irrigation. Artificial turf is a lot quieter and durable and much less resource demanding. Grass is an unnatural plant that is totally dependent on human intervention for its existence and is truly bad for the environment... Unfortunately the c.a.v.e. people (citizens against virtually everything) prevailed in this battle.
safeman3664 2 years ago
Synthetic turf is horrible! Bad for the environment, people, and unpleasing to the eye. It decomposes and creates toxic waste that isn't safe. It's also bad for the turfgrass industry, Any landscaping company that installs it is cheating themselves out of a contract. Also, synthetic turf smells bad (tire smell) Go reclaimed water if you are looking for a appropriate water saving solution.
RainJetSprinklers 3 years ago
May not be now but we will win. Synthetic turf for ever!
Squidlyd2003 3 years ago
GO BARNARD!! I am so glad we won, I grew up in that park and could never imagine it being covered in disgusting synthetic turf.
lyadmilo 3 years ago
Really informative video and well done
Farid7Ak 3 years ago
Comment removed
series0ftubes 3 years ago 9
Muy bien Patrick, muy bien!
fonkamex2 3 years ago
Once people know about this issue, they won't stand for it. Youtube puts power of mass media in the right hands!
mjc7373 3 years ago
synthetic turf?? what an insane idea!!!! Congratulations on your victory.
turtleblues66 3 years ago
well done! i'd like to see the creative team better-credited, however (director, writer, etc.).
civic involvement builds communities with character. :)
denstat 3 years ago
An informative and well produced documentary!
Great idea to use YouTube to get the message out there.
A. DeMers (Westmount)
h3z2m3 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Bravo Patrick & friends
An inspiring example of a community fighting city hall and winning.
We can use more victories like this
cheers
Dave Fennario
WorstcaseFennario 3 years ago