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Sport Group and BASF partner to deliver sustainable sports flooring

Sport Group, of which Polytan is a subsidiary, is partnering with German multinational chemical company, BASF for the distribution and installation of a new, sustainable flooring system…

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Nov 1, 2021 Environment / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

Populous designs world first net zero carbon arena

Brisbane-based global architecture and design firm, Populous is setting new venue standards for sustainability, innovation and fan experience with the design of recently opened Climate…

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Oct 29, 2021 Design / Entertainment / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

International Hockey Federation extends partnership with surfacing supplier Polytan

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the extension of its long-running partnership with sport surfaces company Polytan until 2024. The extended partnership, which…

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Oct 26, 2021 Environment / Sport / Surfaces / Technology /

 
 

NSW Government releases report on use of synthetic turf in community sport

The NSW Government has today released a report that outlines the potential social, environmental and economic impacts, benefits, and limitations of using synthetic turf as a replacement for…

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Oct 22, 2021 Environment / Government / Recreation / Sport / Technology /

 
 

National Sports Convention to highlight sustainability as being critical for Future of Sport

The upcoming National Sports Convention will highlight the significance of sustainability with it being much more than ‘flavour of the month’ but “critical for our…

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Oct 20, 2021 Education / Environment / Sport / Surfaces / Venues /

 
 

NZOIA awards celebrate inspirational and passionate outdoor leaders

The 2021 New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association Outdoor Excellence Awards have recognised eight inspiring Kiwis for their outstanding outdoor leadership, including an Auckland man who…

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Oct 19, 2021 Education / Environment / Parks / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

New lifesaving technology installed at Manly’s Shelly Beach

New lifesaving technology - an Emergency Response Beacon (ERB) - was recently installed at the unpatrolled Shelly Beach in Manly for use in emergencies. Shelly Beach was identified as a…

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Oct 17, 2021 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety / Sport /

 
 

AFL players unite to call for greater climate action       

More than 260 AFL and AFLW players across Australia have united to form a super team - AFL Players for Climate Action (AFLP4CA) - calling for greater action to tackle global warming.…

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Oct 16, 2021 Environment / Sport /

 
 

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