The Better Play Team
Better Play Today: Top Oregon High Schools Choose Artificial Turf to Reduce Maintenance, Create More Field Availability
Across the state of Oregon, more and more top high schools are choosing artificial turf for their football and soccer fields.
Survey Reveals Communities Want Safer, More Resilient Playgrounds, and Support the Use of Recycled Rubber to Get There.
New research from the Better Play Initiative highlights a growing public interest in playground solutions that combine safety, durability and sustainability
How an Oregon Community Looks to Artificial Turf to Provide Year-Round Play
In Bend, Oregon, local baseball and softball coaches are pushing for upgrades to the facilities at the Bend-La Pine School District.
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Recycled Rubber Coalition Launches Nationwide Public Education Campaign, "Better Play Initiative"
Campaign will provide access to definitive studies and the latest information on recycled rubber surfaces, especially as leaders consider how to provide members of the community with safe, sustainable, and all-season recreation spaces.
By the Numbers
Comprehensive data demonstrates that recycled rubber delivers documented environmental, economic, and community benefits while maintaining the highest standards for safety.
Myth vs Fact
Recycled rubber offers communities the ability to create safer, more sustainable, and highly accessible public recreation spaces. By repurposing over 220 million tires annually, these innovative surfaces have redefined how we design and experience our community spaces.
Issue Brief
Recycled rubber has transformed the American sports and recreation landscape, dramatically increasing access to high quality facilities and providing safe, durable surfaces for parks, playgrounds, and playing fields nationwide.