Microplastic on artificial turf pitches: DOSB expert group publishes recommendations for action and basic positions

Microplastic on artificial turf pitches: DOSB expert group publishes recommendations for action and basic positions

The sport-related entry of (micro)plastics into the environment and the possible health and environmental pollution caused by sports surfaces, sports textiles and sports events are increasingly being scientifically problematised, discussed in sports and environmental policy contexts and addressed in the media.  

Therefore, in spring 2019, the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) established the working group "Microplastics through Sport in the Environment", in which experts from sports organisations, municipal associations, the environmental and scientific sector and the economy are represented. The working group ensures a continuous transfer of knowledge on the socially significant topic of environmental pollution through plastics and its relation to sport. 

"The community-oriented sport in Germany can and wants to make its contribution to reducing environmental pollution through microplastics", emphasizes Andreas Silbersack, Vice President Sport Development at DOSB. "We hope that the 'recommendations' and 'positions' now available will lead to the reduction or avoidance of artificial fillers in artificial turf systems". 

 

The two policy papers, which were developed by the DOSB Working Group "Microplastics through Sport in the Environment", were approved by the DOSB Board in April 2020:  

·        Recommendations for the design of new artificial turf systems or the operation of existing ones using polymer granulate as a filler for sports clubs and associations as well as local authorities 

·        Basic positions and recommendations for funding agencies and industry on artificial turf systems 

 Unfortunately, both documents are currently only available in German. The "Recommendations" and "Positions" as well as further current information, FAQs, and downloads can be found at: www.dosb.de/mikroplastik

Recent Posts

The first SAFE HARBOUR Newsletter is out!

The SAFE HARBOUR project has officially launched its first biannual Newsletter, marking an important milestone in raising awareness of safeguarding in European sport. The inaugural edition highlights the project’s progress since its January 2025 launch, featuring Project Meeting 1 and the submission and approval of project’s first deliverable: the Communication Materials. Additionally, it provides insight on […]

Read More
Women’s health and gender equality in sport: Insights from the Council of Europe roundtable discussion

On 7 March 2025, ahead of International Women’s Day, the Council of Europe’s EPAS hosted a Breakfast Roundtable on Women’s Health and Sport. The event gathered experts, athletes, and policymakers to address critical health issues affecting women in sport. The event opened with remarks from Gianluca Esposito, (Human Rights and Rule of Law, Council of […]

Read More
THE FIRST SAFE HARBOUR NEWSLETTER IS OUT!

  The SAFE HARBOUR project has officially launched its first newsletter, marking an important milestone in its mission to raise awareness of safeguarding in European sport.  Published every six months, the newsletter aims to keep stakeholders, partners, and the wider sporting community informed about the project’s progress, key developments, and upcoming initiatives. It provides regular […]

Read More

Related Posts

March 10, 2025
The first SAFE HARBOUR Newsletter is out!

The SAFE HARBOUR project has officially launched its first biannual Newsletter, marking an important milestone in raising awareness of safeguarding in European sport. The inaugural edition highlights the project’s progress since its January 2025 launch, featuring Project Meeting 1 and the submission and approval of project’s first deliverable: the Communication Materials. Additionally, it provides insight on […]

March 10, 2025
Women’s health and gender equality in sport: Insights from the Council of Europe roundtable discussion

On 7 March 2025, ahead of International Women’s Day, the Council of Europe’s EPAS hosted a Breakfast Roundtable on Women’s Health and Sport. The event gathered experts, athletes, and policymakers to address critical health issues affecting women in sport. The event opened with remarks from Gianluca Esposito, (Human Rights and Rule of Law, Council of […]

March 5, 2025
THE FIRST SAFE HARBOUR NEWSLETTER IS OUT!

  The SAFE HARBOUR project has officially launched its first newsletter, marking an important milestone in its mission to raise awareness of safeguarding in European sport.  Published every six months, the newsletter aims to keep stakeholders, partners, and the wider sporting community informed about the project’s progress, key developments, and upcoming initiatives. It provides regular […]

About us

The EOC EU Office is the House of European Sport, representing the European Olympic Committees (EOC), the IOC and other major sport organisations to the European institutions in Brussels.
CONTACT
crossmenu linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram