Guidelines for Designers and Procurement Specialists

These guidelines form part of KIMO’s work to reduce the release of granules from artificial turf pitches. They are aimed particularly at designers and procurement specialists and encourage consideration of microplastic leakage when a facility is planned, designed or specified. The material focuses on practical choices that can reduce losses from artificial turf rather than relying only on measures taken after pollution has occurred. The guidance provides municipalities and other procuring organisations with a concrete basis for incorporating environmental considerations into design requirements, specifications and purchasing processes. It complements operational measures by addressing prevention at the planning and procurement stage.