Brock’s Carbon Zero Program
Artificial Turf & The War on Microplastics: A Call To Action
Alongside global climate change, plastic pollution has surged into our popular consciousness as one of the most significant environmental issues of our time. Bags and bottles are laying waste to some of the world’s most cherished beaches, reefs, and riverways; while microplastics threaten the health of people and animals around […]
Adidas Joins Growing List of Companies Creating No-Waste Products
1st photo by Sole and Shape. 2nd photo and video by Brock
Plant-Based Infills Gain Traction in Turf Market – Athletic Business Feature
Athletic Business ran a great article on the influx of new organic infill alternatives to crumb rubber a couple of years ago that still holds value today. This growing trend towards embracing solutions for better infills could potentially revolutionize the way turf systems are designed. BrockFILL was featured prominently as […]
The Wonders of Wood
Wood has been part of mankind’s evolution for millennia. Thirty-one percent of the planets’ surface is covered by forests, so it’s no wonder that this amazing natural material has been used by man […]
Athletic Business Interview On BrockFILL
Brock USA, the leading manufacturer of shock pads for artificial turf fields, has released the aptly named “BrockFILL” – the first affordable and durable organic replacement for crumb rubber. In late 2014 Brock USA began assembling a team of researchers from universities, sports testing labs, PhD scientists, engineers, […]
Sourcing + Sustainability Matter
Over 2000 new artificial turf fields are being installed every year in the United States. Each one of these fields require 120 tons of crumb rubber infill. Although the Environmental Protection Agency touted this downcycled, re-use methodology for their problem with tire disposal, it is simply a band-aid for the […]
California Dreaming – How Verde Design and the City of San Francisco Won Over Environmentalists with Brock
Photo by Verde Design.
In 2002, members of the San Francisco Parks and Recreation Department kicked off a project with Verde Design, Inc. to install artificial turf in parks and athletic fields throughout the city and county. Although it quickly became clear that artificial turf provided numerous benefits over […]
Woodpeckers Inspiring New Concussion Prevention Technology
2nd Photo by Engineers Garage
