Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Ban 3G rubber crumb on new artificial pitches and display health info notices
Closed
2,032 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to ban the use of rubber crumb infill on all new 3G artificial football pitches, and to require clear health information notices to be displayed at existing 3G pitches that use rubber crumb infill. Also to require the removal of rubber crumb from all existing 3G pitches.
There is ongoing, well-documented scientific concern about potential health risks associated with exposure to the chemicals found in the rubber crumb infill.
We believe the Government should take the precautionary principle approach to protect children and other users of 3G pitches, particularly in schools and educational settings, including academies, by using alternative infills in future artificial pitch installations. Our children can then enjoy their football without the health risks.
We believe the Government should take the precautionary principle approach to protect children and other users of 3G pitches, particularly in schools and educational settings, including academies, by using alternative infills in future artificial pitch installations. Our children can then enjoy their football without the health risks.
Timeline
| 20 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,032
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
20 Jan 2026
Closed
20 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.