Where in Europe are campaigners trying to ban fake grass?
As a petition to ban the sale of artificial grass is put forward in one European country, we look at the environmental impact of fake plants.
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• Updated: 01/06/2021
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After a recent petition submitted to the UK government called for a ban on the sale of artificial grass, questions around the environmental impact of plastic greenery are being raised.
Have you ever been tempted by the idea of a perfectly green grassy lawn, with no yellow patches cropping up when the weather warms up? Or a nice little fake succulent plant to place on your window sill and not water for days?