I think fake grass looks absolutely shit and I don’t like the environmental impact but I don’t think that banning it is the solution.
Let’s see some incentives for people that keep their gardens wildlife and eco friendly like a council tax discount.
guriinii@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Yes! It’s literally pollution.
For those that want but are unable to maintain a lawn due to disability or ill health then there should be a scheme by the local council to cut it for them. This could would really well if a local council leaves more public space wild also. Then the work load may reduce but not entirely.
PeleSpirit@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Rain gardens are very popular in the Seattle area, here’s an example of community driven programs. www.12000raingardens.org
DakRalter@thelemmy.club 1 year ago
That looks great! Thanks for sharing that. Now I have to see if the UK has these.
coffeebiscuit@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Or grow (bee friendly) plants.
Biggest downside of fake grass are. The pollution from fabrication to microplastic waste. Biodiversity unfriendly and,… and! It burns your feet in a hot summer! Shit gets hot.
Artificial soccer fields really radiate heat during sunny days.
Cethin@lemmy.zip 1 year ago
Lawns are also a total waste. It takes so much gas to maintain a lawn that serves literally no environmental purpose. At least fake grass you don’t need to waste gas to cut.
Wild space is great though. We should be encouraging that and discouraging all lawns, fake or real.
sijt@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Gas? Why does it use gas to maintain a lawn?
echodot@feddit.uk 1 year ago
Gas?
Aux@lemmy.world 1 year ago
Wild space attracts dangerous insects like ticks. Back in my home country wild and uncut lawn is a serious administrative offence with a hefty fine.
Mex@feddit.uk 1 year ago
They literally kill the soil under them too.