Eco friendly artificial grass, built for performance and sustainability.

Smarter Artificial Grass, Designed for a More Sustainable Future

At SYNLawn, sustainability isn’t an add-on – it’s built into everything we do.

Manufactured in Australia by APT Asia Pacific, part of Sport Group, SYNLawn products are designed to deliver high-performance turf while reducing environmental impact across the product lifecycle. SYNLawn has manufactured in Melbourne for more than 25 years, and its turf is engineered for Australasian conditions with ISO-certified quality, testing and warranty support.

From responsible material selection and local  manufacturing to advanced turf technology and end-of-life recycling, SYNLawn is helping create environmentally friendly artificial turf solutions for homes, schools, councils, businesses and community spaces.

Our Global Commitment to Environmentally Friendly Turf

Sustainable turf needs to do more than look green. It should be designed with material selection, durability, resource use, manufacturing impact and end-of-life recovery in mind.

Being part of Sport Group, SYNLawn is supported by the world’s largest business dedicated to sports and recreational surfaces, with ESG priorities focused on reducing environmental impact, increasing sustainable products and advancing lower-impact surface technologies.

Our approach focuses on:

R&D

Our R&D approach follows the principles of eco-design, with a strong focus on increasing the use of recycled and renewable materials in our products. Recyclability is also considered from the beginning of the product engineering process, helping support more responsible end-of-life outcomes.

Carbon emissions

Across our production facilities we are increasingly switching to renewables as the main source of energy. By 2021 Sport Group had achieved a 25% reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) compared to the baseline year 2018. Sport Group’s carbon intensity (Scope 1 & 2) had reduced by 30% compared to the baseline year 2018. In order to monitor our emissions on the path to zero emissions by 2050 we have committed ourselves to annual CO2 emissions tracking and reporting.

Renewable Energy

As a globally operating group with large-scale industrial production, renewable energy sourcing represents a substantial opportunity to minimise our organisations’ impact on the climate and environment. Over the last 5 years, APT and Sport Group have managed to significantly increase our renewable energy share across the production side of the business and are on track to further grow the share of renewables. We are aiming to reach at least 55% of renewable electricity by 2025.

Part of a global ESG strategy

SYNLawn’s sustainability work is supported by Sport Group’s global Environmental, Social and Governance strategy. Sport Group’s stated vision is to maximise positive impact for people and the environment while minimising negative impacts across the value chain.

Across its production facilities, Sport Group has been working to increase renewable energy use and track emissions as part of its broader sustainability roadmap. Sport Group has also published targets including a 55% renewable energy share by 2025 and a 40% reduction in CO₂ emission intensity by 2030.

For SYNLawn customers, this means every surface is connected to a broader commitment to performance, innovation and long-term environmental responsibility.
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Green Technology for Better-Performing Spaces

SYNLawn’s Green Technology initiative combines advanced material science, manufacturing expertise, and eco-conscious design principles to deliver more sustainable turf solutions.

At its core is eco design thinking. This means  sustainability is considered from the very beginning of the product lifecycle, from material selection and product development through to performance, longevity and end-of-life recovery. This includes:

  • Increased use of bio-based and recycled materials
  • Focus on durability and longevity to reduce replacement
  • Design for end-of-life recyclability
  • Continuous improvement in manufacturing efficiency and waste reduction
  • Waste reduction through better product and process design

This helps SYNLawn deliver eco friendly synthetic grass that performs in real-world conditions, while supporting lower-impact outcomes over time.

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COOLplus® Technology

SYNLawn’s COOLplus® technology is designed to improve comfort and usability in hot climates. It works by helping to reduce heat build-up in direct sunlight, making surfaces more comfortable for families, pets and play areas. At the same time, it creates a matte, low-glare finish for a more natural look, while supporting better usability and performance throughout the year.

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Reducing water, chemicals and lawn maintenance

One of the biggest everyday benefits of artificial grass is reduced reliance on water and traditional lawn care.
Eco friendly synthetic grass can help reduce:

● Regular irrigation
● Mowing and fuel use
● Fertilisers and lawn chemicals
● Green waste from mowing and edging
● Seasonal lawn replacement
● Mud, bare patches and overwatering

For homes, schools and commercial spaces, this can make outdoor areas easier to maintain while supporting more predictable resource use.

End-of-Life Turf Recycling

Sustainability does not stop at installation. It also includes what happens when a surface reaches the end of its usable life.

Through Sport Group’s founding partnership with RE4ORM™ Recycling, SYNLawn supports improved recycling and circular solutions for artificial turf across Australia. SYNLawn’s turf recycling page describes this as part of a full-lifecycle approach to artificial grass, with the goal of reducing landfill and advancing circular outcomes.

RE4ORM™ Recycling is developing Australia’s first dedicated turf recycling facility in Barnawartha, Victoria. The facility is designed to process end-of-life artificial turf systems by separating and repurposing materials for new uses.

This helps move the industry towards more responsible turf recovery and better end-of-life outcomes.

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Why choose SYNLawn for environmentally friendly artificial turf?

SYNLawn combines Australian manufacturing, advanced turf technology and global sustainability expertise to create artificial grass systems that are built for performance and long-term responsibility.
Australian-made quality
SYNLawn is manufactured locally by APT Asia Pacific, with turf designed for Australasian conditions and backed by quality control, testing and warranty support.
Lifecycle thinking
From product design to installation and end-of-life recovery, SYNLawn considers sustainability across the full turf lifecycle.
Water-saving landscapes
SYNLawn helps create green spaces without the ongoing irrigation demands of natural grass.
Product durability
Longer-lasting turf helps reduce the need for early replacement, supporting better long-term value and resource efficiency.
Recycling pathways
Through RE4ORM™ Recycling, SYNLawn supports more circular outcomes for end-of-life artificial turf.

Sustainability across every application

SYNLawn’s sustainability benefits apply across a wide range of homes, schools, businesses and public spaces.

Residential landscapes

Eco friendly artificial grass can help homeowners reduce water use, lawn chemicals and maintenance while keeping outdoor areas green and usable.

Schools and childcare centres

Durable, low-maintenance turf helps create cleaner play spaces that can withstand daily use and changing weather.

Commercial landscapes

Environmentally friendly turf can support businesses, councils and facilities that want attractive green areas with lower maintenance demands.

Sporting and recreation spaces

High-performance synthetic surfaces can support year-round usability while reducing natural turf maintenance requirements.

Pet areas and shared spaces

Artificial turf can help create cleaner, easier-care areas for pets when paired with the right drainage and maintenance approach.