Registration Eligibility
All registered attendees of the 2024 STC Annual Conference.
Start Date
10/29/2024
End Date
10/29/2024
Description
This comprehensive session will provide key updates on the European market and regulatory landscape affecting synthetic turf surfaces, with a focus on Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for synthetic turf. Experts will also share insights into global market trends and the evolving role of synthetic turf in various industries, including updates on the Artificial Turf Global Market as presented by AMI. Finally, participants will receive an important ASTM update on standard practices for sampling synthetic turf for PFAS, offering the latest scientific and regulatory approaches for addressing environmental concerns.
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Development Trends
Health, Safety and Welfare
No
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
• Discuss the European Union’s Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) and their impact on the synthetic turf industry, gaining insights into compliance requirements and sustainability practices.
• Discuss current global market trends, key growth drivers, and market opportunities for artificial turf, as presented by AMI, and how these trends could shape the future of the industry.
• Discuss the latest ASTM standards for sampling synthetic turf to detect the presence of PFAS, focusing on best practices, scientific methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
• Discuss how global market shifts, are influencing the synthetic turf industry, equipping them to adapt to changing conditions in their own business strategies.
Instructors
• Stefan Diderich, ESTC• Nick Palmer, AMI Plastics• Jeff Gentile, Firefly Sports Testing
Course Codes
STC-2024-4
Provider
Synthetic Turf Council