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Why This Upcoming NJ Environmental Bill Has Artificial Turf in Its Crosshairs

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Why NJ’s Upcoming Green Acres Vote Could Ban Toxic Artificial Turf for Good

the staff of the Ridgewood blog

Ridgewood NJ, Imagine walking through a serene, green New Jersey park, only to find the natural grass replaced by a hot, plastic sheet of artificial turf.

For years, local advocates and environmentalists have warned about the hidden dangers of synthetic fields. Now, New Jersey is on the brink of a historic decision that could protect its public lands from plastic pollution and toxic chemical runoff.

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