Take Back

We are dedicated to redefining the future of artificial turf, emphasizing sustainability and responsibility. Our goal is to inspire and catalyze positive change in the artificial turf market. We believe that every step, no matter how small, is crucial. This journey with ONE-DNA™ is more than mere technological advancement; it represents a commitment to innovation. We are now faced with a pivotal challenge: to not only promise sustainability but to actively achieve it.

Cas Kaptein – Manager Sustainability

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ONE DNA Recyling

Design to recycle?

The journey begins with “Design to Recycle”. Imagine: artificial grass that, after ten years, no longer ends up in landfills or incinerators. That’s our vision. With ONE-DNA™, based on a mono-material structure, we take on the challenge of transforming this mountain of waste into high-quality, reusable, and 100% circular products – and yes, that includes new artificial grass. And the beautiful part: we have succeeded! This milestone is much more than an achievement; it’s our promise to the planet, a commitment to sustainability and responsibility that we reaffirm every single day.

Green future in sight?

Picture this: Each piece of artificial turf made entirely from a single material type, reused in ways beneficial to both the planet and the economy. Our ambition? To produce artificial turf from one type of raw material, incorporating recycled materials like post-consumer or ocean waste, ensuring 100% local recyclability through our Take-Back program. This strategy aims to prevent unnecessary disposal of artificial turf in incinerators, guaranteeing a sustainable, value-retaining investment, even after extensive use.

What is your aspiration?

Artificial grass Polluting?

Advanced techniques have led to significant energy savings and reductions in CO2 emissions in the production of ONE-DNA™ artificial grass. Yet, our efforts extend further. We are revolutionizing the field by producing artificial grass using recycled materials, encompassing ocean waste, post-consumer waste, and post-production waste. This method conserves resources and paves the way for sustainable resource utilization in the turf’s subsequent lifecycle phases.

R&D

Need more certainty? Real certainty begins with indisputable facts. Everything we claim is backed by scientific research for your trust and success. Explore below our transparent, results-oriented approach.

EPD verified
ISO 14044
ONE-DNA™️ products have obtained an Environmental Product Declaration, a document that independently details environmental performance and facilitates fair product comparisons.
Fire Safety
ISO 9239-1
ONE-DNA™️ has achieved BFL-S1 without sand infill and chemical additives, according to ISO 9239-1. Some products within the ONE-DNA™️ range have achieved BFL-S1 with sand infill and CFL-S1 without sand.
Circularity
Value retention
SGS Intron’s analysis on circularity and value retention confirms that ONE-DNA™ is circular and suitable for high-quality reuse in high-quality PE applications.
Emission heavy metals
Leaching
Research by SGS Intron shows that the emission of heavy metals and salts from ONE-DNA™ artificial grass is negligible and complies with emission value requirements.
Aging
Wear resistance
Aging tests conducted by SGS Intron confirm the durability of ONE-DNA™ products. Retaining their original characteristics and withstand prolonged environmental effects.
Safety
EN 71-3
ONE-DNA™ is 100% safe for children, complying with NEN-EN 71-3 standards, this norm ensures the safety of materials in toys to prevent harm to children.
Hazardous substances
EU 2013/1272
SGS Intron confirms that ONE-DNA™ products comply with EU 2013/1272 standards around PFAS and other REACH-listed substances, including PFOA, C9-14 PFCAs, PFHxS, PFBS, PFHpA).
Recycled content
NEN-EN 15343
ONE-DNA™ is available with recycled content up to 51% according to EN 15343, depending on availability. The ambition is to increase the percentage annually.
Fall protection
NEN-EN 1177:2018
ONE-DNA™️ Play is certified according to the NEN-EN 1177:2018 standard. The systems have been tested and approved by ISP, which means that ONE-DNA™️ Play can be safely used as a safety surface under playground equipment.

The way
forward

Transforming waste into valuable resources. We envision a future where artificial turf is routinely accompanied by a product passport, eliminating the use of latex, focusing on heat management, promoting biodiversity, and rendering infill unnecessary. Our ambition is not to increase the demand for artificial turf, but to revolutionize its supply to align more closely with ecological and sustainable principles.

We are driving innovation within the artificial turf industry by focusing on new technologies and materials that enhance the sustainability of our products. We aim for an era where artificial turf is not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but primarily ecologically responsible. Collaboration is key to a future where artificial turf is used only where natural grass does not stand a chance, and always with the least possible impact on people and the environment.

Changemakers