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Testing environmentally friendly infill in artificial turf pitches

Every day, millions of people play on artificial turf pitches infilled with plastic or rubber granules. Despite the major advantages of these pitches, there are also drawbacks in terms of environmental impact. Kiwa has tested the use of environmentally friendly or organic filling. What challenges do these alternatives to rubber or plastic infill present?

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3 min

The journey towards the Rowing World Championships 2023 of the Kiwa Fleet

As the World Rowing Championships are about to begin in a few days, and the rowers of the Kiwa fleet do their final preparations, we take a moment to reflect on the remarkable narratives that have unfolded within the Dutch National Rowing Federation. The event will be held from 3 – 10 September 2023 in Belgrade, Serbia.

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3 min

Royal Dutch Football Association includes Kiwa's Safe Social Climate label in licence requirements for professional football

Kiwa developed the Safe Social Climate label, designed to combat cross-border behaviour at sports clubs. In November 2022, Kiwa and the KNVB, the Royal Dutch Football Association, signed a three-year agreement to include the label in the licence requirements for professional football.

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2 min

Why a good pitch wins games

When players kick the ball during a match, they want to know that it will behave predictably. Needed: a high-quality and reliable surface. That's where Kiwa kicks in.

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