Dalton, GA -Across every RootZone® GT-B installation completed this year, AstroTurf has delivered a measurable and lasting positive impact. With more than 2 million square feet installed, these fields represent not just growth in adoption, but meaningful progress in how athletic facilities approach sustainability without compromising performance.
The impact reflected in this year’s RootZone® GT-B installations is a great measurement of where AstroTurf has come. These fields have delivered the equivalent of fourteen million phone charges worth of energy saved, the equivalent offset of more than 500,000 miles of vehicle emission. This is also comparable to having conserved over 20,000 gallons of emissions-related energy use. In carbon terms, the GT-B fields installed this year equate to the annual carbon capture of 180 acres of trees, or the same benefit as 3,000 seedlings grown for ten years. These metrics demonstrate how material choices and system design translate into environmental outcomes at scale, not abstract sustainability claims.
RootZone® GT-B represents the next evolution of synthetic turf, reinforcing AstroTurf’s position as the industry leader in innovation. As the first and only synthetic turf system to earn USDA Certified Biobased Product designation, GT-B integrates renewable materials while maintaining the durability, consistency, and safety demanded by today’s highest-use athletic environments. Built on AstroTurf’s proven RootZone® technology, the system is engineered to stabilize infill, enhance surface uniformity, and deliver reliable performance over years of heavy use. By advancing material science and system design together, AstroTurf is once again setting the standard—demonstrating that progress in athlete safety and environmental responsibility can move forward in parallel, not in compromise.
That impact is being amplified by widespread adoption across the sports landscape. From massive multi-field tournament complexes to major Division I athletic programs, RootZone® GT-B is increasingly being selected as the surface of choice for organizations seeking both performance and environmental responsibility. Flagship installations at institutions like Fresno State University, alongside large municipal and regional sports hubs, demonstrate how GT-B is being deployed where usage is highest and long-term value matters most. As adoption continues to grow, each new project compounds the collective benefit—reinforcing a shift toward sustainable infrastructure that supports athletes, communities, and the environment without compromising.
With yet another leap forward, the company that invented the industry continues to lead it. The excitement around the ability to positive changes through everyday infostructure is shared by the organization and athletic staff, alike. As we look forward to 2026 AstroTurf will continue to lead the way in renewable synthetic turf fields and remain the only system of its kind in the industry.
About AstroTurf® Corporation
AstroTurf® Corporation is the original inventor and innovator of synthetic sports surfacing, leading the industry for 60 years. Known for pioneering surfacing solutions, AstroTurf® Corporation delivers cutting-edge products focused on performance, safety, and sustainability.
The company’s portfolio includes AstroTurf® fields, the trusted name in synthetic turf; Rekortan® tracks, the benchmark for elite running surfaces; Laykold® courts, the premier choice for tennis and multi-sport court play; and SYNLawn®, the industry leader in residential and commercial landscaping solutions. These products are the original brands in their respective categories and set the standard for quality and innovation in sports and recreational surfacing.
AstroTurf® is dedicated to creating world-class sports and recreational environments that inspire athletes and elevate communities. For more information, visit astroturf.com.
About Sport Group
Sport Group is a leading designer, manufacturer and installer of artificial surfaces serving the global sports flooring, leisure and landscaping and industrial markets to over 70 countries globally. Headquartered in Burgheim, Germany, the company’s brand portfolio includes AstroTurf® (the iconic brand that invented the industry), Polytan®, SYNLawn®, LigaTurf®, Poligras®, Rekortan®, and Laykold®.
Sport Group is an industry leader in green technologies, pioneering sustainable products and services such as the world’s first carbon neutral soccer turf, the world’s first carbon zero field hockey turf and development of the industry’s first, and only, turf recycling facility capable of recycling EPDM rubber.
The company has approximately 2,400 employees and operates nine vertically integrated manufacturing facilities and 31 distribution centers across the Americas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific regions. For additional information about Sport Group, please visit sportgroup-holding.com.
