Garnet Brownbill

Garnet Brownbill

environmentalist Australia

Garnet Brownbill is the co-founder of the Natural Turf Alliance and an advocate against synthetic turf. He became involved in campaigning against synthetic fields after his local council installed one at Gardiner Park in Banksia, Sydney, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brownbill has highlighted the negative impacts these fields have had on community use of the park, noting that traditional recreational activities were displaced and the park transformed into a heavily used soccer facility. His advocacy emphasizes the environmental and social consequences of synthetic turf, including microplastic pollution and oppressive odors.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
23,611
Power
1,278$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 6.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 23,611 $1,380,000 1,278$
Totals 1 25,499,884 23,611 $1,380,000 1,278$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Garnet Brownbill, co-founder of the Natural Turf Alliance, argues against the use of synthetic turf due to its heat issues. 6

The Sydney Morning Herald: Community raises concerns about microplastics, PFAS contamination and urban heat island effect