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ECO & SUSTAINABILITY
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Notts Sport unveils Cocoturf: the
world’s first non-plastic artificial grass
Notts Sport, the UK’s leading
specialist in play and sports
surfacing, is excited to
announce the launch of
CocoTurf, the world’s 昀椀rst
non-plastic arti昀椀cial turf made
entirely from natural coconut
昀椀bres. This groundbreaking
product o昀昀ers a sustainable,
eco-friendly solution for
playgrounds and recreational
spaces, combining
durability, performance, and
environmental responsibility.
In a world where environmental
consciousness is becoming
increasingly important, Notts
Sport proudly presents CocoTurf
as an alternative to traditional
synthetic grass, which often
relies on plastic materials. With
CocoTurf, the company has
rede昀椀ned the concept of arti昀椀cial
turf by eliminating the use of
plastics, microplastics, and perand poly-昀氀uoroalkyl substances
(PFAS), all while maintaining the
high standards of performance
and safety expected from play
surfaces.
CocoTurf is crafted from
coconut husks, a renewable
natural resource processed into
durable, high-performance 昀椀bres.
The surface is backed by certi昀椀ed
natural rubber latex, making it
100% non-plastic and free from
toxic substances. The result is
a safe, environmentally friendly,
long-lasting surface perfect for
children’s playgrounds, schools,
parks, and other high-tra昀케c areas.
The materials used in CocoTurf
are entirely natural and nontoxic, providing a safer option
for outdoor play without the
environmental concerns typically
associated with arti昀椀cial turf.
A key advantage of CocoTurf
is its environmental impact.
Unlike traditional synthetic
turf, CocoTurf utilises natural
coconut 昀椀bres, making it more
sustainable and can biodegrade.
Not only does this reduce the
risk of harmful microplastics
entering the environment, but
it also minimises the carbon
footprint typically associated with
manufacturing plastic-based
surfaces. Furthermore, CocoTurf
is designed to stand up to the
elements, o昀昀ering high levels
of durability even in the most
demanding conditions.
In terms of production, each
coconut produces approximately
200 grams of usable 昀椀bres,
and the husks of 600 coconuts
provide su昀케cient 昀椀bres to cover
a 60-square-metre children’s play
area.
Duncan Bennett, CEO of Notts
Sport, shared his excitement
about this revolutionary
product: “This is a milestone in
the evolution of outdoor play
surfaces. Our drive to 昀椀nd ever
more sustainable surfacing
solutions has led us to invent the
world’s 昀椀rst non-plastic synthetic
grass—CocoTurf. This is not just
another product—it’s a revolution
in sustainability. For the 昀椀rst time,
communities can install an arti昀椀cial
surface without the harmful impact
of plastics. This is the future of
play surfaces, and we’re thrilled to
lead the charge.”
CocoTurf’s design and
performance make it the perfect
choice for anyone seeking an
environmentally responsible,
durable, and safe surfacing
solution. It promises to transform
playgrounds and parks, providing
an eco-friendly alternative that
meets the highest safety and
performance standards while
reducing traditional arti昀椀cial turf’s
environmental footprint.
With CocoTurf, Notts Sport is
paving the way toward a greener,
more sustainable future for
outdoor recreational spaces. By
choosing CocoTurf, communities
can enjoy the bene昀椀ts of arti昀椀cial
turf while safeguarding the
planet and the health of future
generations.
www.cocoturf.co.uk
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