Eco-Friendly Infill Options for Artificial Turf

Infill is the material spread between turf blades that provides weight, resilience, and support. Eco-friendly infill options have advanced significantly, offering excellent performance without environmental concerns. Here's your guide to green infill choices.

Eco-Friendly Infill Types

• Zeolite (Zeofill): Natural mineral that absorbs odors and stays cool
• Silica sand: Naturally occurring, chemically inert, and affordable
• Organic infill: Plant-based options like walnut shells or cork
• Coated sand: Antimicrobial-treated silica for pet areas
• Olivine sand: Natural mineral with low heat retention
• Acrylic-coated sand: Durable, cool, and available in natural colors

Why Skip Rubber Crumb

Traditional rubber crumb infill made from recycled tires has environmental and health concerns. It retains heat significantly, releases volatile organic compounds in hot weather, and contains heavy metals. While it's still widely used in commercial sports fields, residential installations benefit from switching to mineral or organic alternatives that perform better and are completely non-toxic.

Our Recommendation

For most Georgia residential installations, we recommend Zeofill or coated silica sand. These products provide excellent weight and stability, stay cooler than rubber alternatives, absorb pet odors naturally, and are completely safe for children and pets. For premium installations, organic cork infill offers the softest, coolest, and most environmentally friendly option available.