Green waste is being used for both
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needed to produce the fertiliser. Creating synthetic nitrogen for fertilisers requires the heating of natural gas to combine atmospheric nitrogen and hydrogen into ammonia. The amount of natural gas required to make approximately 200 bags of lawn fertiliser would heat an average home for a year. Transporting these bags of fertiliser from the factory and to the turf facility also requires additional fuel.
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Over-fertilisation is a common problem in the turf industry and many councils are now reviewing their fertiliser inputs (and types). Often, all turf areas are treated the same, regardless of soil type, grass type, turf quality and expected wear. Take advice on matching fertiliser inputs with these factors in mind rather than using a prescribed ‘programme’. In some cases, major reductions in fertiliser inputs have been achieved without a reduction in the quality of turf provided.
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Assess each turf area to see if the fertiliser volume and type is appropriate. Sportfields and amenity areas are frequently fertilised with one or two large applications per year. Switching to slow-release or organic products can significantly improve the efficiency of fertiliser applications and reduce overall emissions.
Use of recycled materials/green waste
The use of recycled materials and green waste is increasingly popular in turf management.
Materials available include:
• Recycled glass topdressing material
• Recycled compost/green waste products
• Topdressing material with recycled compost rather than excavated soil for organic component
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topdressing and as a soil amendment in new constructions
Recycled glass topdressing material
The STRI is conducting two sets of trials assessing the use of processed sand on artificial and winter sports pitches funded by WRAP (the Waste & Resources Action Programme). In the first trial, processed sand manufactured from 100 percent recycled glass will be tested as a material for the construction and maintenance of second and third generation artificial sports surfaces.
The second trial will assess the performance of processed sand as a topdressing for natural football pitches. The STRI has linked up with Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council to carry out the trial on four of its football pitches. As part of the trial, the pitches' playing and turf quality will be monitored and pitch users will be asked their opinions on the use of processed sand to see if playability is improved.
Green waste
There is widespread use of green waste products in the golf industry (mainly as an additive to topdressing material as a replacement for peat) and the use of green waste materials is also increasing in the sportsfield industry. Green waste is being used for both topdressing and as a soil amendment in new constructions. One of the main reasons for the greater confidence in the use of compost is the improving standard and quality of the materials available.
A recent study indicates that topdressing sportsfields with green waste applications (ideally at a rate of 4 litres/m2
) can improve turf
quality in the long-term whilst reducing the amount of green waste going into landfill. There is an immediate release of organic nitrogen to the turf after compost application, but the main nitrogen component is
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