Abstract: A fill, infill or propant material used in an artificial turf application includes glass particles having an irregular shape and smoothed surfaces. An artificial turf includes: a base; a carpet of synthetic grass fibers on the base; and a fill material dispersed between and supporting the fibers; the fill material including glass particles having an irregular shape and smoothed surfaces. A method of producing a fill material for use in an artificial turf includes: providing glass particles having an irregular shape and sharp surfaces; and smoothing the surfaces of the particles through a chemical, mechanical or thermal process or a combination of these processes.