Are Fake Lawns really Eco-friendly?

When I think of fake grass I think of the astroturf I see at miniature golf putting ranges. But, it looks like they have come along way with how it looks now. There are some pros and cons when it comes to Fake Lawns. It sounds like a great idea to have a fake lawn, but the fake grass is not eco-friendly.

Here are some pros to installing a fake lawn:
1. No more wasting time mowing the yard and polluting the air
2. No bugs
3. No weeds
4. No pesticides and fertilizers
5. No watering required
6. Green grass year round
7. Non-flammable (for you smokers out there or people that use torch lamps)

Now the cons:
1. It doesn’t last forever usually 5-8 years
2. Very expensive

For more information check out Foreverlawn and Newgrass.