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ECHA recommends complete ban of microplastic infill on artificial turf

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18.06.2020

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With respect to the use of microplastics as infill material on artificial turf pitches, ECHA's Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) recommends a complete ban after a transition period of six years.

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Expert Talk: The future of artificial turf

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12.06.2020

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Live Expert Talk on the future of artificial turf. Wednesday June 24th from 14.30-15.30 (GMT+2).

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IAKS LAC organizes video conference on impact of Covid-19

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10.06.2020

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How does the pandemic effect the use of sports and recreational facilities? On Friday 26 June at 1 p.m. EST the IAKS LAC is hosting a video conference bringing together professionals from the sports...

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Canadian approach to the COVID-19 pandemic

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09.06.2020

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The Canadian approach to the COVID-19 pandemic has been developed at a national, provincial and municipal level. While the national government can develop policy the real successes and disappointments...

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Urban planning crucial for better public health in cities

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08.06.2020

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A new sourcebook guides health and planning practitioners on putting health at the heart of urban and territorial planning. It has been launched by the World Health Organisation WHO and the UN-HABITAT...

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Renovation and expansion of Providence Park in Portland, Oregon

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08.06.2020

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On the occasion of the reno­vation and major expansion of Providence Park, the clubs’ 93-year-old historic home of Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC, a privately-funded, 4,000-seat, three-level...

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