https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/energy/758115-artificial-turf-market-to-reach-usd-6-93-bn-by-2029-emerging-at-a-cagr-of-9-8-percent-and-forecast-2023-2029 Moreover, water-scarce regions are also adopting artificial turf, as they cannot grow natural grass easily. So, rising concern for water scarcity, globally, is also driving the growth of the artificial turf market. Another major factor responsible for the market growth is the fast-paced replacement of grass-surfaced sports arenas with artificial turf, due to its superior quality, easy replacement, and eco-friendly nature. The use of synthetic grass has been widened in the areas like residential and commercial landscaping rather than athletic fields. Artificial turf has been widely used at airports. Some of the Astroturf/artificial grass can be integrated with optical fibers for runway lighting in the artificial landing surfaces for aircraft. Both the rubber granules and the synthetic fibers of artificial turf are subject to wear and can be washed into the environment. The rubber granulates from artificial turf infill constitute a significant source of rubber pollution. Fragments from the artificial reeds make their way into the environment as microplastic pollution in both marines as well as the soil environment.