In just two days it will be St. Patrick’s Day – a day to go green! I know that most of you probably don’t think about recycling and environmental issues for this holiday – but that’s how we at Rubberecycle look at it. Did you know that the original color associated with Saint Patrick was not green, but blue? Those are our colors today. The day is celebrated on March 17 – in two days.

All around the country there are parades planned and many cities dye their fountains or rivers green. Schoolchildren pinch each other. People decorate with shamrocks. However, what I think is also important is to think about the impact we have on this earth. Are we using our resources wisely? Are we doing what we can to cut down on waste and reusing what we can?

Rubberecycle starts with 100% recycled scrap tires that would otherwise end up in a landfill. We use the recycled material to makes products that are safe and ideal for recreational surfaces and landscaping. The White House used recycled tire mulch for their playground and many others have too. Like most activities this is an investment for the long term, not a short-term solution. With our lifetime guarantee, you should never have to use another surface.

So in between all the parties and fun we hope you’ll associate St. Patrick’s Day with going green. Next month there are two holidays specifically for those causes. I’ll cover them soon. In the meantime, try not to get pinched!

Tags: Recycling, Rubberecycle

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