{"id":27288,"date":"2024-06-26T15:50:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T13:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/?p=27288"},"modified":"2026-11-02T05:01:50","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T04:01:50","slug":"artificial-grass-recycling-why-material-composition-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/us\/artificial-grass-recycling-why-material-composition-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial grass recycling: why material composition matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Artificial grass recycling is receiving increasing attention across the industry. As material transparency and product documentation become more important, many organizations are taking a closer look at how material composition influences future processing possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key factors in this discussion is product design.<\/p>\n<h4>Understanding material complexity<\/h4>\n<p>Artificial grass systems can contain multiple materials, each selected for a specific function.<\/p>\n<p>Common material types include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Polyethylene (PE)<\/li>\n<li>Polypropylene (PP)<\/li>\n<li>Latex and other backing materials<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While these materials can perform well within a finished product, combining different material types increases overall material complexity.<\/p>\n<p>This complexity can influence how materials are identified, documented and processed after use.<\/p>\n<h4>Why material composition matters<\/h4>\n<p>Different polymers have different physical characteristics and processing requirements.<\/p>\n<p>When multiple materials are combined within a single product, additional steps may be required during handling and processing.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, many product designers are increasingly considering material simplicity during the development stage.<\/p>\n<p>The goal is not only to optimize product performance, but also to improve transparency around material composition.<\/p>\n<h4>Mono-material design<\/h4>\n<p>One approach receiving growing attention is mono-material design.<\/p>\n<p>A mono-material product is developed around a single material family, creating a more consistent material structure throughout the product.<\/p>\n<p>By reducing the number of material types within a product, material identification and documentation can become more straightforward. This principle is often associated with Design for Recycling, where future material pathways are considered during product development.<\/p>\n<h4>The ONE-DNA\u2122 approach<\/h4>\n<p>ONE-DNA\u2122 products were developed around a 100% PE (one polymer) design.<\/p>\n<p>This approach focuses on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Material transparency<\/li>\n<li>Simplified material composition<\/li>\n<li>Product documentation<\/li>\n<li>Traceability<\/li>\n<li>Design for Recycling principles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By using a consistent material structure, ONE-DNA\u2122 reflects a growing industry focus on material simplicity and documented product information.<\/p>\n<h4>The role of documentation<\/h4>\n<p>Material composition alone does not tell the whole story.<\/p>\n<p>Increasingly, project owners, municipalities and specifiers are also looking for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)<\/li>\n<li>Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs)<\/li>\n<li>Product documentation<\/li>\n<li>Digital Product Passports<\/li>\n<li>Registration and traceability systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Together, these tools provide greater visibility into product information throughout the product lifecycle.<\/p>\n<h4>Looking ahead<\/h4>\n<p>The future of artificial grass recycling is closely linked to decisions made during product development.<\/p>\n<p>Material composition, product transparency and documentation all influence what options may be available after use.<\/p>\n<p>For ONE-DNA\u2122, this meant continuing to focus on 100% PE (one polymer) design, traceability and transparent product information, helping stakeholders make informed decisions based on documented facts rather than assumptions.<\/p>\n<p><em>Update, October 2026: this article reflects the ONE-DNA\u2122 range at the time of publication, based on polyethylene (PE). ONE-DNA\u2122 now also includes a 100% PO route; see <a href=\"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/us\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a> for the current material routes.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/us\/sustainability\/\">Sustainability<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/us\/technology\/\">Technology<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artificial grass recycling is receiving increasing attention across the industry. As material transparency and product documentation become more important, many organizations are taking a closer look at how material composition influences future processing possibilities. One of the key factors in this discussion is product design. 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