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STC Press Kit

To contact STC office headquarters, please complete the media inquiry form below.

As a national non-profit trade association for the synthetic turf industry, the STC is glad to offer information to media outlets. If you are a member of the media looking for assistance with a story, please complete the form below and we will do our best to respond in a timely manner.

 

Recent News

May 11, 2026
New ASTM Standard Published for Sampling and Testing Synthetic Turf for PFAS »
A new industry standard providing a consistent approach to evaluating synthetic turf materials for PFAS has been officially published. ASTM F3782-26 establishes a standardized practice for sampling and testing synthetic turf fiber and fabric for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)...
March 6, 2026
California Health Agency Reaffirms Safety of Synthetic Turf in Landmark Study »
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), the state agency responsible for evaluating health risks, has released the final version of its study evaluating crumb rubber infill used in synthetic turf fields, reaffirming what research has shown time and again: synthetic turf systems are safe...
January 24, 2025
Synthetic Turf Council Strongly Opposes Proposed Ban on Turf in Santa Clara County »
STC submitted testimony to the Santa Clara Board of Supervisors opposing a proposed ban on turf. Today, Melanie Taylor, President and CEO of the Synthetic Turf Council (STC), submitted testimony to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors expressing STC's strong opposition to the proposed motion to ban synthetic turf in the County...

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About the Synthetic Turf Council (STC)

The Synthetic Turf Council (STC) is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association serving the synthetic turf industry. Its mission is to lead, educate and advocate for the synthetic turf industry. Founded in 2003, the STC assists buyers and end users with the selection, use and maintenance of synthetic turf systems in sports field, golf, municipal parks, airports, landscape and residential applications. It is a resource for current, credible, and independent research on the safety and environmental impact of synthetic turf, as well as technical guidance on the selection, installation, maintenance, and environmentally responsible disposal of synthetic turf. Membership includes builders, landscape architects, testing labs, maintenance providers, manufacturers, suppliers, installation contractors, infill material suppliers and other specialty service companies.

 

MISSION

Lead, educate and advocate for the synthetic turf industry.

Vision

Inspire and connect healthier communities through synthetic turf spaces.

Purpose

To promote synthetic turf as the preferred solution for safe and sustainable play spaces.

 


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