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This portal is a partial result and a popular summary of the research conducted at Luleå University of Technology in cooperation with state, local and industry in terms of improving the management of our resources.

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In the media: Microplastics from artificial soccer fields small environmental problem

Previous estimates of the potential spread of plastic material from artificial turf may have been overestimated up to 50 times.

In the media: Unique artificial turf in Kalmar should prevent the spread of microplastics

This soccer turf is part of a research project and is followed with interest from large parts of Europe, says PO Johansson, who is the operations manager for sports bathing and outdoor life in Kalmar municipality.

In the media: Environmentally friendly artificial grass was no success

How much microplastics that leak from Stockholm's artificial turf is nobody knows. Therefore, the city has engaged Simon Magnusson, Industrial PhD student at Luleå University of Technology and employed at the Ecoloop company. For almost two years, he has measured the leakage of heavy metals and organic substances at Rågsveds IP, which showed that they were below the target values. Now he will start investigating the leakage of microplasts, probably on Vårberg's IP.

Small environmental impact of leached substances from filler material in artificial turf

For over a year, Simon Magnusson, Industrial PhD student at Luleå University of Technology, has analyzed drainage water from two artificial turf with SBR (recycled rubber from tires) and newly made EPDM filling.

In the media: Green light for recycled tires

An analysis conducted at Luleå University of Technology in 2016 also shows that allvädersplaner, compared to many other types of aircraft, has less environmental impact over its lifespan.

In the media: Measuring emissions from artificial turfs

New research shows that water flowing from the artificial turf fields do not contain high levels of metals such as zinc, cadmium and chromium.

Comment on IVL's study on the emissions of micro-plastics in the oceans

Monitoring of water quality - artificial turfs

Simon Magnusson, industrial in Environmental Systems at Luleå University of Technology, studying the water quality of artificial turf.

In the media: Researcher on identified risks with artificial turfs

Artificial turfs are not only bad for the football game but, it is also harmful to the environment - and even carcinogenic.

Production of coal from car tires for use in batteries

According to a technology developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and Drexel University, coal produced from tires for use in batteries for cars, buses and forklifts.

Naturvårdsverket publishes literature on the tire material in artificial turf

Dagens Nyheter: "How can Sweden become a leading nation in resource efficiency"

Origin of micro-plastics in the ocean remains unknown - Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

According to a government decision in August 2015 received the Environmental Protection Agency to identify and propose measures regarding emissions of micro-plastics in the ocean from sources in Sweden. Report from The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.

Used tires as an alternative to gravel in private sewers

In a traditional sewage plant used natural gravel and sand as carrier material (material where the microorganisms that perform biological treatment form its biofilm). However, natural gravel and sand finite resources taken from quarries which in turn is important for drinking water treatment and purification of surface water. Therefore, try regions reduce extraction from quarries and controlling the use of alternative materials.

In the media: In ten years we laugh at today's debate

In the media: The municipality selects questioned artificial turf

In early December were several people from the recreation office in Norrköping at a seminar where a new analysis of the state of knowledge, made at Luleå University of Technology, was presented.

Systems of artificial turfs published

Now you can take part of Simon Magnusson, industrial PhD at Luleå University, systems of artificial turf

European Commission proposals on circular economy presented

The European Commission issued yesterday (2/12 -15) a proposal for boosting Europe's transition towards a circular economy in order to promote global competitiveness and sustainable growth and generate jobs.

Environmental Protection Agency may be asked to identify sources of emissions of micro plastics

The government gives the Environmental Protection Agency to identify sources of emissions of micro-particles in the sea and to act to reduce the formation and release of micro plastics originating from these sources. Sources that according to Government should be included in the analysis include artificial pitches.

In the media: Artificial turfs and environmental effects

Simon Magnusson, industrial PhD at Luleå University of Technology, talks about the environmental effects and artificial grass in the latest issue of Hav & Vatten, nr. 3, 2015.

Status report regarding the demand for rubber from tires

Now you can take part of the status report, "The demand for rubber from the tires." The report highlights the status, benefits, challenges, and activities for a variety of uses for the material.

In the media: "Environmentally friendly" artificial turfs are not better

Researcher Tommy Edeskär, Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, on Swedish Radio about the different types of artificial turf.

Women's World Cup is being played on artificial turfs

In the media, it has been discussed FIFA's decision to stage the women's World Cup football on artificial turf. There is a general perception that synthetic grass provides more and worse injuries than natural grass. The research shows that artificial turf does not contribute to increased risk of injury but require a different gameplay.

Luleå University of Technology represented at event regarding tire recycling

On May 5 Luleå University of Technology was represented by Tommy Edeskär, and and Simon Magnusson in the event RE: BOUNCE arranged by the Swedish Tyre Recycling (SDAB).

Visits to the Ragn-Sells in Vänersborg

Sandra Frosth writes about the production of rubber granules.

European Commission to withdraw the proposals on circular economy

European Commission to withdraw the proposals on circular economy and changes in, among other things, the Waste Directive.

Environmental Protection Agency may mandate of toxic and resource-efficient recycling

The government has given the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency as part of the action plan for a toxic-free everyday contribute to the work with hazardous substances.

Researcher proposes system analysis of synthetic pitches

Industrial PhD Simon Magnusson at Luleå University of Technology has a project proposal regarding system analysis of synthetic pitches for the Swedish Football Association.

In the media: Artificial grass gives footballers cancer

Metro newspaper published October 20 an article about cancer cases in the US among soccer players. Football coach Amy Griffin suspect it may be due to the use of granules from tires in artificial turf because it's more football goalkeepers who have suffered

LTU starts work to produce a gold plan

LTU has together with Ecoloop initiated work to develop a guide for how to from a geokonstruktions- and climate perspective constructs and operates the soccer fields with optimum properties. The work started with a study of Anders Diös hall in Uppsala, where operations manager Christer Eriksson, municipality representative Mats Benker and coach Sine presented challenges and opportunities in operations, construction and use of artificial turf fields.

Increased use of the tire in a circular economy

From Brussels and ETRMA (European Tyre and Rim Manufacturers Association) where the End of Life Tyres Group enjoyed meeting greets Swedish Tyre Recycling CEO Fredrik Ardefors that the industry is actively working to increase more than the use of tires in a circular economy.

Life cycle analysis shows that waste tires is an environmental good option

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has conducted a life cycle analysis for three different areas of cut tires used: artificial turf, equestrians and final cover of landfills. - After studying the results we come to, I can not see that tire granules can be worse environmentally than alternative materials, says Tomas Rydberg project manager at IVL.

Updated: 10 May 2019

By:Richard Renberg

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