EnviroGreen™ System

A New High Performance Synthetic Turf System

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EnviroGreen™ System

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Engineered system consisting of: Sub-base layer Recycled foam drainage

and shock absorbing layer Monofilament or slit tape turf

systems Alternative infill choices

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Sub-base Layer Design requirements:

Provide a stable platform – 95% standard proctor rating Controls the planarity and pitch of the field. 0.5% grade;1/4” per

10’ planarity Scope includes the concrete and perimeter drainage

General Design approach: 4” of soil removal Stabilization of sub-base with lime, recycled concrete or highway

aggregate Non-permeable geotextile liner put on top of stabilized soil 10” perimeter drain system.

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Sub-base Layer

Other Design Options Can design a permeable system for alternative water

management. Can design a system with holding capacity for water

management if needed.

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Drainage and Shock Absorbtion Layer

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SportDrainMax™ provides drainage and shock absorbtion functionality. Constructed from recycled polyethylene foam Patented drainage channels Product installed across width of field Permeability capacity of 34 gallons/min/ft

Synthetic Turf Systems

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Infill Comparison (5 = best)

TPE chosen as the “high end” infill because: EPDM has wear and discoloration issues. PU Coated material does not address the SBR public perception. Coconut husks and walnut shells remain unproven technology. Coated sand perceived to be too abrasive by users.

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Infill SBR TPEEPDM - Virgin

EPDM - Recycled

PU Coated SBR

Coconut Husks

Walnut Shells

Coated Sand

SourcePost

ConsumerVirgin Virgin

Post Industrial

Post Consumer

Virgin Virgin Virgin

Recyclable 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 ?Reuseable 5 5 5 5 5 0 0 5Elasticity 5 5 4 4 5 3 1 3

Wear Resistance 4 5 3 3 4 1 ? ?Ageing 5 5 5 5 5 2 ? 5Odor 2 5 5 5 5 2 ? 5

Environmental Friendliness 3 5 5 5 4 5 5 5Cost Effectiveness 5 1 1 4 2 1 2 2

Sportexe Product Offerings

EnviroGreen™ System Product Choices

Product Yarn Type Yarn Height

(inch)

Yarn Weight

(oz)

Infill Type

EGS PE Slit Tape 31R

Slit Tape 1.5 31 SBR/Sand

EGS PE Slit Tape 31A

Slit Tape 1.5 31 TPE/Sand

EGS PE Mono

1.5 R

Monofilament 1.5 26 SBR/Sand

EGS PE Mono

1.5 A

Monofilament 1.5 26 TPE/Sand

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EnviroGreen™ System

Benefits include: Environmental Performance Construction Cost effective

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Environmental BenefitsSystem Element Environmental Factors

Sub-base Layer c Less removal of existing base material saves fuel and disposal impacts, potentially reduces movement of 2700 yards of material for a standard field.

c System can use recycled concrete as a stabilization mechanism.

Drainage Layer i Drainage mat is composed of recycled material and can be used for two cycles of turf.

c Drainage mat can be recycled to alternative uses. Use of mat versus aggregate eliminates movement of 3000 tons of rock.s Installation of mat versus construction of base eliminate the environmental

impact of heavy construction equipment constructing base.c Reduction in the use of non-renewable aggregate resources

Turf n All Sportexe products are produced with non-lead based pigments.d EGS system turf has less weight than traditional systems reducing overall

environmental impact from production through disposal.

Infill p TPE infill eliminates public perception concerns of traditional infills.n TPE is a potentially recyclable material because it is a thermoplastic. Future

technology may allow the reuse of the material thereby reducing disposal costs.

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Obtaining LEEDS Credits with EGSSustainable Site The EGS system uses a streamlined best practice construction process to reduce environmental impact.

• Credit 5.1 Reduced Site Disturbance (Protect or Restore Open Space – 1 POINT - SDM • Credit 5.2 Reduced Site Disturbance (Development Footprint) – 1 POINT - SDM • Credit 6.1 Storm Water Management (Rate or Quantity) – 1 POINT - SDM • Credit 6.2 Storm Water Management (Treatment) – 1 POINT- SDM

4 points possible, 1 point likely Water Efficiency EGS can capture water efficiencies.

• Credit 1.1 Water & Efficient Landscaping – Reduce by 50% - 1 POINT – SYSTEM • Credit 1.2 Water Efficient Landscaping – No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation – 1 POINT – SYSTEM • Credit 3.1 Water Use Reduction, reduce by 20% -1 POINT - SYSTEM • Credit 3.2 Water Use Reduction, reduce by 30% - 1 POINT - SYSTEM

4 points possible, 2 points likely Materials & Resource The EGS system uses a significant portion of recycled and recyclable content.

• Credit 2.1 Construction Waste Management – Divert 50% From Disposal – 1 POINT Possible • Credit 3.1 Materials Reuse – 5% - 1 POINT – SDM • Credit 3.2 Materials Reuse – 10% - 1 POINT – SDM • Credit 4.1 Recycled Content – 10% (Post consumer plus ½ pre-consumer) – 1 POINT – SDM • Credit 4.2 Recycled Content – 20% (Post consumer plus ½ pre-consumer) – 1 POINT – SDM • Credit 5.1 Regional Materials – 10% Extracted, Processed & Manufactured Regionally – 1 POINT Possible

(depending on location, infill, SDM, RCC or turf) • Credit 5.2 Regional Materials – 20% Extracted, Processed & manufactured Regionally – 1 POINT Possible

(depending on location, infill, SDM,RCC or turf)

7 points possible – 4 points likely Based on this criteria, the EGS System can assist architects and designers in obtaining up to 15 points toward LEED certification.

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Performance Benefits TPE infill alternative can reduce temperatures by

up to 20°F Shock absorption layer provides consistent,

engineered safety layer across entire field. Two part shock absorption layer, (mat and infill),

enables design optimization of safety, (GMax), and playability, (vertical deformation, ball rebound). Firm but safe.

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FIFA 1 STAR Performance

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EGS ValueFIFA 1 STAR Range

Force Reduction

Vertical Ball Rebound

Rotational Resistance

Vertical DeformationX 10

Construction Benefits Reduction of 7 days of base construction time. Elimination of the time and effort required for

base aggregate testing and approval. Elimination of subsequent base drainage

performance concerns.

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Cost Effectiveness

SportDrainMax™ base drainage layer will last two turf cycles. Eliminates concerns with base repair or remediation

during replacement of turf. Turf system has lower pile height resulting in:

Yarn savings Infill savings Installation savings

Same turf system savings apply during replacement

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Benefits – Cost Effectiveness

Product Yarn Type Infill Cost Positioning vs. “Conventional”

Environmental Approach

(%)

Cost Positioning

vs.

Traditional SBR System

(%)

EGS PE Slit Tape 31R

Slit Tape SBR/Sand NMF (5)

EGS PE Slit Tape 31A

Slit Tape TPE/Sand (~20) 5-10

EGS PE Mono

1.5 R

Monofilament SBR/Sand NMF (5)

EGS PE Mono

1.5 A

Monofilament TPE/Sand (~20) 5-10

19NMF – Not meaningful comparison