„Mit Bezug zum Augsburger Welterbe spielt Wasserschutz eine wichtige Rolle. Mit den GUPPYFRIEND Filtern können wir an unseren Standorten regionale Wirkung erzielen.“ “Water protection plays a key role in regards to Augsburg’s World Heritage Site. With GUPPYFRIEND filters, we can make a difference in our local areas."
"[...] das Thema Vermeidung von Mikroplastik ist uns sehr wichtig. Mit einfachen Mitteln können wir hier einen großen Beitrag leisten." "[...] the topic of avoiding microplastics is very important to us. With simple tools, we can make a big difference here."
„Mikroplastik stoppen, bevor es in die Umwelt gelangt – dafür setzt der VfB Stuttgart gemeinsam mit GUPPYFRIEND auf innovative Filterlösungen. Mit den installierten Filtern halten wir Mikroplastik direkt am Entstehungsort zurück und leisten so einen konkreten Beitrag zum Schutz von Umwelt & Natur.“ “Stopping microplastics before they enter the environment – that’s why VfB Stuttgart is working with GUPPYFRIEND to implement innovative filter solutions. With these filters in place, we are trapping microplastics right at the source, thereby making a tangible contribution to protecting the environment and nature.”
"In nur 9 Wochen wurden mit den GUPPYFRIEND Filtern bereits mehr als 500 Kilogramm Mikroplastik eingefangen” "In just 9 weeks, the GUPPYFRIEND gully filters have already captured more than 500 kilograms of microplastics"
„Wir können nicht auf neue Vorschriften warten. Wenn man weiß, dass es Lösungen gibt, sollte man handeln.“ "We didn't want to wait for new regulations. When you know there are solutions, you should act."
Sports facilities with synthetic turf and polymer-based surfaces release microplastics every time they are used. Abrasion, weathering, and cleaning processes cause particles to detach and enter drainage systems without any effective barriers.
This creates a complex risk landscape:
For landscape architects, contractors, and sports clubs, this means:
Microplastic mitigation is no longer just an environmental consideration. It is a core component of modern, responsible, and compliant sports facility planning.
Sports facilities with synthetic turf and polymer-based surfaces release microplastics every time they are used. Abrasion, weathering, and cleaning processes cause particles to detach and enter drainage systems without any effective barriers.
This creates a complex risk landscape:
For landscape architects, contractors, and sports clubs, this means:
Microplastic mitigation is no longer just an environmental consideration. It is a core component of modern, responsible, and compliant sports facility planning.
Drainage structures such as gullies, collection chambers, and channels are major entry points for microplastic pollution. Our robust, DIN‑compatible filter inserts retain particles directly at the source: reliable, low‑maintenance, and suitable for both new construction and retrofit applications. This keeps microplastics within the system and prevents them from entering sewer networks or natural waterways.
In outdoor areas, microplastic is primarily released through wind dispersion and mechanical transport. Wind‑protection elements, particle barriers, and clean‑off zones prevent plastic particles from being carried away uncontrollably by wind, rain, or use. These systems are durable, functional, and can be seamlessly integrated into any sports facility with reliable planning certainty.
In changing rooms and service areas, microplastic is primarily generated during the washing of sports textiles and through cleaning processes. Our filters for washing machines and cleaning water effectively capture fibers and particles, ensuring sustainable and responsible operation in indoor environments.
Planners, contractors, and sports clubs receive direct technical support from us, from selecting the right filtration solution to integrating it into existing systems.
Support includes:
Consulting for planning & tender specifications
Assistance for new construction & retrofit projects
Technical data sheets & installation guidance
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