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February 25th, 2013
The Presidential Election and Going Green
August 29th, 2012The November presidential election is fast approaching and as the Republican National Convention is underway some of the major issues being discussed by the candidates involve the economy, healthcare, and other topics of great importance. With all the turmoil surrounding the economy the issue of alternative energy solutions and helping the environment has been pushed to the back burner.
It is up to green-friendly businesses and organizations to ensure that the public remains aware of the seriousness of the situation and the need to go green. The irony of it all is that the Republican National Convention was delayed due to Hurricane Isaac, a sure result of global warming, but that point was ignored by the media.
Rubberecycle is a considerable contributor to the environmentally conscious community simply by manufacturing and selling rubber mulch products. Rubber flooring is made from recycled rubber tires that are thoroughly cleansed, stripped of metal fragments, and ground into chips to be used as flooring for playgrounds, horse arenas, landscaping, and more. Recycled rubber tires that have seen the end of their days are given a productive role when they are used as rubber mulch flooring.
Rubber flooring comes in the form of rubber mulch chips that are often enclosed by rubber curbs. Another form of rubber flooring is rubber bond, a poured and hardened surface that has the elasticity of conventional rubber and a clean, smooth finish. Rubber wearmats are another product of recycled rubber, used in playgrounds in areas of high impact, such as the bottom of slides. All Rubberecycle products come in various colors.
Rubberecycle has brought awareness to the importance of recycling tires, and they use entirely green practices during the manufacturing process. They have recently installed a costly solar energy system in their plant to power the machinery. For those looking for alternative energy options, this is the perfect example of a private business willing to invest for the good of the planet.
Rubberecycle is one of many businesses that use green practices and urge others to do the same, but it’s not enough. As the presidential election nears it’s time for the people to use their voices and ask the questions that need to be asked. It’s time to save the planet.
Olympics and a Cause for the Greater Good
August 6th, 2012The London Olympics are well underway and Olympic fever is spreading. Riding waves of patriotism, millions throughout the world watch, riveted, as their countries’ athletes go up against the world’s best. Over the years this event has become one of unity, proving that mankind could be peaceful, working together for an event as spectacular as this. The displays on hand are awe-inspiring, as are the journeys most athletes have taken to attain their dreams. It is only with sheer determination and sacrifice that they can achieve the greatness of gold.
As the Olympic festivities continue, many believe that this gathering of the world should be a platform for promoting good and peace everywhere. One movement clamoring for attention deserves all it can get and more; the go green environmentalists. If all the nations of the world would agree on lowering even a small amount of greenhouse gas emissions it would help alleviate the global warming crisis.
Recycling rubber tires is one easy step every country should take to help preserve the planet. Rather than polluting oceans or burning holes in the atmosphere, recycled rubber can serve many fine purposes such as the manufacturing of rubber mulch, rubber bond, and rubber flooring. With many rubber mulch colors and options available the demand for recycled rubber mulch is growing, and it is the responsibility of nations of the world to meet the demand.
Countries should follow the lead of the athletes representing them by working hard on causes that are important to mankind. Michael Phelps is one example of an athlete working tirelessly to promote an important cause as he travels the world, speaking to thousands of children to promote water safety in pools. Schools should teach the importance of caring for Planet Earth since children are the key to the future, and they will determine whether cheaper coal is a priority over decimating UV rays. Earth is expendable. Dinosaurs are extinct. Will mankind be next?
Smokers Contaminating Rubber Mulch in Playgrounds
July 20th, 2012A large part of the beauty and function of a playground is the fact that it is a clean, safe place for children to play. This oasis of safety is breached when cigarettes enter the playground. The abundance of cigarette butts found in playgrounds around the country is increasing, a disturbing fact. The problem is twofold: second-hand smoke is known to be harmful, and when the cigarettes are thrown on the floor rather than put out in ashtrays children end up having access to them.
Forsyth Park, in Savanahh, Georgia, is victim to countless cigarette butts littering playground flooring. Rubber mulch is excellent for children, but the dirty cigarette butts get mixed in with the mulch, contaminating it with smoke and germs. Different cities have varying laws in regards to smoking in playgrounds. Smoking is allowed in Forsyth Park, but smokers may not light up within ten feet of an outdoor playground. There are obviously many people breaking the law because the mulch is littered with cigarette butts. It is possible that some cigarettes are blown in with leaf blowers and wind.
In order to rectify the situation the city must completely remulch the park. Rubber mulch flooring is the safest playground flooring available, and Playsafer mulch has been approved by the ASPCA. However, remulching requires tax dollars that would otherwise be put to good use. Those who shop rubber mulch can find great deals when purchasing bulk rubber mulch, but the expense is still one that can easily be prevented by smokers abiding by the rules.
Many cities and communities are considering banning smoking in or near parks altogether. In fact, the skateboard park in Warwick’s Veterans Memorial Park already is a tobacco-free zone and trustee Bill Lindberg recently announced that he is looking into expanding that ban.
Many cities spend hard-earned tax dollars on playground mulch in order to keep children safe, and smokers who contaminate the mulch work to reverse all the safety that the mulch enforces.
Water Conservation Tips
July 11th, 2012With heat waves making the first half of 2012 the warmest in history it can become difficult to keep grass and lawns properly hydrated and healthy. However, many people overdue it by constantly running sprinklers and lawn systems when they aren’t always necessary. Water usage is generally increased during the summer, and this puts a strain on groundwater that sustains local streams and ecosystems. Conserving water will help protect the environment, save energy and money, and keep lawns healthy.
Consider using rubber mulch for landscaping wherever possible, whether between plants and shrubs or around trees. The rubber mulch helps the soil retain water and provides cool relief from the sun, reducing the amount of water that evaporates. Mulch also offers an aesthetic appeal to any garden, with a variety of colors that don’t fade with time.
When using your sprinklers, don’t waste water; point the water to the grass rather than the sidewalk or driveway, which also make it hard for people to walk by. Don’t assume that if it’s hot your lawn needs water. A good way to test is to step on a patch of grass. If it springs back when you pick up your foot it doesn’t need water just yet. Another way to economize on water is to let the rain do its job. The lawn only needs about one inch of water per week to stay green, whether from rain or other means. If the rainfall for the week is expected to reach an inch you don’t need to supplement with sprinklers.
Mowing your lawn regularly and removing less than a third of the grass after mowing will keep the grass looking fresh, and will help with its irrigation. Taller grass shades the roots and slows evaporation.
A good way to preserve water is by setting up a rain barrel that collects rain water, to be used for irrigating plants and grass. It’s also important to ensure that garden hoses are tightly connected to the spigot, without leakage. You can ensure that the connection is firmly in place by using pipe tape and a wrench.
Conserving water this summer will help protect the environment, and in the long run can help your lawn look green and healthy. Be sure to use rubber mulch when gardening for optimum results.
Rubber Production Increases in India
June 29th, 2012Rubber is a natural resource, and one of the world’s most precious commodities. India is currently ranked sixth in terms of area of rubber cultivation in the world, first in productivity, second in consumption, and fourth in production. With these facts and figures India is a world leading producer of rubber, but it’s not enough. With more technology, more rubber than ever is being used, and the demand is growing. A great way to make the most out of rubber is to have it recycled and made into bulk rubber mulch, but for now officials are looking for ways to manufacture more rubber.
The Daily News reports that the Rubber Board and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are conducting satellite imagery surveys to discover potential areas of natural rubber cultivation in India.
“The year-long satellite-based imagery study being conducted jointly by the Rubber Board, ISRO and RRII (Rubber Research Institute of India), a wing of the Rubber Board, is firstly being done in Tripura,” additional rubber production commissioner K.G. Mohanan told reporters. “After getting the outcome of the survey, expected to be known in two months, the satellite imagery survey would be conducted in other parts of India to learn the prospective area of natural rubber cultivation.”
The Rubber Board has been working to boost rubber cultivation in non-traditional areas of India by providing subsidies, and through other incentive programs, such as the satellite survey program that is now being launched. This programs is an excellent example of how new technology can help boost economies internationally. The hope is that the sophisticated satellite images will make it economical and less time consuming to find more areas that are fertile for rubber trees.
The rubber industry is a main source of income in India, and as a result the rubber mulch industry is flourishing. Made from recycled rubber, wholesale rubber mulch is sold in huge quantities to be used in playgrounds, horse arenas, shooting ranges, and for other uses.
As a retailer of rubber mulch, Rubberecycle urges consumers to recycle rubber. Recycling rubber helps save the environment and the economy by helping to boost the rubber mulch industry. With today’s global interdependence all industries are interconnected, and with a boom in rubber and wholesale rubber mulch many other industries enjoy the benefits.
The production of rubber mulch is impacted from both sides – the amount of rubber produced in India, and the amount of old rubber products that are recycled here in the United States. By recycling rubber consumers are doing more than saving the environment, they’re also helping the economy.
Spectacular Playgrounds – Part 2
June 18th, 2012As summer heats up there’s no better way to occupy the kids than to visit America’s coolest playgrounds. Many commercial playgrounds being built today feature rubber mulch flooring and rubber wearmats as staples in their equipment, because the mulch has been proven to provide added safety measures that go unmatched. Ranging across the United States, these incredible playgrounds offer an extra something that will keep the kids healthy and happy for hours of play.
MonstroCity – City Museum
Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the MonstroCity playground is part of the St. Louis City Museum, and is, in the words of the museum, “a captivating collision of old and new, architectural castoffs and post-apocalyptic chaos, MonstroCity is at once interactive sculpture and playground. Comprised of wrought iron slinkies, fire trucks, stone turrets, airplane fuselages, slides of all sizes and shapes, and a pair of ball pits modeled after the Thunderdome, MonstroCity inspires a child-like sense of bravado in guests of all ages.” It also boasts a large patio right in the middle of all the action where guests can survey the bedlam and admire the architecture.
Kamakana Playground
Aside for the classic beach resorts and breathtaking views, Hawaii is home to Kamakana Playground, every child’s dream. It boasts a zip line, model train and ship, climbing structures, and incredible views of the surrounding ocean. For the intellectually inclined the park even offers chess tables built into lava rock, in keeping with the park’s aesthetics. Playground rubber mulch also works with the design of any park, with a variety of color options.
Yerba Buena Gardens
A large part of the novelty of Yerba Buena Gardens is its location, at the top of Moscone Convention Center in downtown San Francisco. The playground is made up entirely of spongy rubber mulch flooring that is extremely tactile and susceptible to kids bouncing around. It features a twenty-five foot slide that lands in the pit of rubber mulch, and is designed in a variety of bright colors that appeal to children’s every sense.
New York City Hall of Science Playground
The Hall of Science Playground in Queens, New York City is home to the biggest playground in the country. In keeping the museum’s mission, the playground helps kids explore and learn about light, sound, and mechanics, while having a blast on a never-ending array of playground equipment.
There is no better way for children to learn about their environment than through self-exploration on the playground, and the safest playgrounds have rubber mulch flooring.
What to Know When Buying Landscape Mulch
June 5th, 2012In a report released this week by Angie’s List and ABC 6 News, the many benefits of rubber mulch for landscaping were discussed. Aside for the mulch adding aesthetic beauty to any yard or garden, there are many fringe benefits that come with rubber mulch.
For those looking to save a few bucks or to achieve the satisfaction of a do-it-yourself project Rubberecycle mulch is the way to go. Easy to install and requiring little maintenance, the mulch provides essential moisture and nutrients that help fight off weeds and pests.
“Typically mulch lasts about 9 to 12 months. It breaks down naturally, releasing nutrients down into the soil. Dyed mulch tends to hold a little bit better than regular hardwood mulch. It holds its color a little bit more,” said Gregg Pulley, a landscaper. And another bonus, it’s relatively cheap.
“When buying mulch, you can buy it by the bag or in bulk, and it’s usually about $20 to $30 per yard. If you are buying in bulk, keep in mind you’re also going to have a delivery fee; consider joining forces with your neighbors and having a large order delivered that you can share,” said Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List.
It is a little-known fact that the color of the mulch you choose can affect he price. Brown and black are two of the most popular colors because they blend in with the landscaping well, and they are therefore more expensive. From among colors, red will be the priciest as it helps the landscaping pop. Recycled tire mulch is the cheapest rubber mulch, and is often found on playgrounds in the form of Playsafer mulch.
To figure out how much mulch you need find the area of the space by multiplying length times width, then divide by one hundred. Mulch is usually applied at an average of 3 inches deep, and one yard of mulch will cover 100 square feet, 3 inches deep, advises Pulley.
The report also explains that there are various consistencies of mulch to choose from, including coarse, shredded, and fine. The type of consistency will determine how fast the mulch decomposes, with the finer mulch types decomposing the fastest.
With summer in full swing and many outdoor items on sale, now is a great time to invest in rubber landscape mulch.
Tire Blowouts and Recycling Tires
May 24th, 2012It’s one of the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities in car accidents today. Tire blowouts are a common site when driving down the highway, skid marks and tire shavings littering the shoulder. A tire blowout is every driver’s nightmare, meaning the expense of a tow truck and fixing damages that occurred because of the blowout, besides for new tires and the possibility of serious injury. Recycling tires regularly and replacing them with new ones can help drivers reduce the risk of blowouts.
Mechanics and tire manufacturers warn that when tire treads start to wear down it’s time to replace them. Drivers should recycle tires to be used for rubber mulch, thereby helping themselves, their cars, and the environment. Many major tire retailers have made it easy to turn recycled tires into playground mulch with different options to help drivers dispose of old tires.
Nine percent of passenger cars are being driven on at least one “bald” tire. For purposes of the survey that relayed this information, a tire was considered bald if it had 1/16th of an inch or less of tread depth.
Drivers are strongly recommended to install the best tires on rear wheels. In practice, if only the front tires are replaced, which often occurs because they tend to be worn out more quickly than the rear ones (especially for front wheel drive vehicles), it is necessary to move the rear tires to the front and fit the new ones on the rear wheels. Progressive technological developments are in progress that should reduce the number of tire blow-outs. However, considering the time necessary to renew the number of cars on the roads, this very simple and inexpensive recommendation should apply to all cars and especially to vans.
Drivers who recycle tires do more than save the environment, they save themselves from potential injury and a whole load of headaches. There is a reason that rubber mulch is made from recycled tires; it’s a smart decision for everyone.
Mulch in Theme Parks
May 16th, 2012The advent of summer always comes with long days of blissful boredom and days at the beach. For many parents, however, summer also comes with the headache of figuring out what to do with the kids during the long hours of boredom that plague them. Clubs and day camps are good, but they only make up for a small part of the day. A great way to give the kids a good time is by taking them to the amusement park. While this may seem like a hassle and conspicuous consumption, when done correctly this isn’t the case.
If you know you have a whole summer ahead of you, purchase season tickets to a theme park or amusement park that is close to home. This lowers the cost significantly. How? Let’s take a prominent theme park as an example; Six Flags Great Adventures charges an average of sixty dollars for season passes. If you make it a once a week trip, bringing sandwiches and keeping the kids happy all day, you visit the park an average of eight times, totaling less than ten dollars per child for a full day of keeping them occupied. This is a bargain; just a trip to Michael’s to get some crafts can quickly add up, costing twenty dollars per child. A large park like Six Flags also offers lots of fun and excitement to keep the kids busy all summer long, and carpooling with friends is also a great way to minimize transportation time.
Aside for being a great way to keep the kids busy, some amusement and theme parks feature rubber mulch playground flooring, which is an extra safety measure, and helps educate kids about the importance of going green. In fact, Six Flags just announced that for the next three years they will be encouraging the safety and eco-friendly aspect of rubber mulch by encouraging patrons to scan barcodes at mulch scanning areas in order to receive a coupon for mulch at Lowe’s.
As the world’s largest regional theme park company, the move by Six Flags to promote playground mulch says a lot about its importance in playgrounds, theme parks, landscaping, and for many other uses.
