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The Presidential Election and Going Green

Wednesday, August 29th, 2012

The 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.

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Rubber Production Increases in India

Friday, June 29th, 2012

Rubber 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.

 

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What to Know When Buying Landscape Mulch

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012

In 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.

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Community Action on Arbor Day

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

The monumental Arbor Day was celebrated in mid-April this year, and on April 27 the students at Ella G. Clarke school in Lakewood Township celebrated Arbor Day with Mayor Menashe Miller and officials of the Shade Tree Commission.

Arbor Day’s purpose is to bring awareness to the plight of trees worldwide, and to urge people to plant more trees. The Ella G. Clarke school answered the call to action by planting a new Star Magnolia tree in the front yard. At the celebration, the children gathered around the freshly planted tree as Mayor Miller handed a proclamation to Michael Gross, the Chairman of the Shade Tree Commission, in honor of the event. The children then sang a song and thanked the Mayor and other officials present for choosing their school for the site of the new Star Magnolia tree. In previous years, trees were planted at the OEM/EMS building and the Public Works Complex in honor of Arbor Day.

Around the United States, communities participated in ceremonies such as these throughout the month of April by celebrating the life of trees and all they give to our planet. Rubberecycle is a known promoter of the Green Revolution, Arbor Day, and all that comes with it. They manufacture rubber flooring products which are made from recycled rubber, a key way to help save the environment. Rubberecycle rubber flooring comes in various forms for everyday use. They support the many communities who supported Arbor Day this year.

Fairfax County, Virginia also helped bring meaning to Arbor Day with a series of programs and events. These included Community Service Stream Clean Up, Urban Forestry Workshops, Arbor Day Tree Planting, Environmental Education, Games for Kids, and more. They even had plans to move it inside in case it rained. They also had hands-on volunteer work, tabling, educational workshops, and exhibitions by area environmental groups and businesses scheduled throughout the day.

The city of Naperville did its part by holding its annual tree sale. Hosted by the Naperville Public Works, residents selected from hundreds of trees of many varieties at fantastic savings. Public Works employees were on hand to help residents load trees into their vehicles, and experts from the Morton Arboretum were present to help answer tree questions, offer planting advice, and distribute literature.

Rubberecycle does good for the environment all year long, and this year, many communities joined the effort on Arbor Day.

 

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Earth Day 2012

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012

There are days and national holidays to commemorate various turning points in history and birthdays of leaders of our nation. Each one comes and goes with relief at a day off from work and school, but that’s about it. There’s no sentiment involved. And then there’s Earth Day. Earth Day is more than just a commemoration; it’s a call to action, urging people worldwide to help save our planet.

This year, the Earth Day Network is working to trigger a billion acts of green, the largest environmental service campaign in the world. They are steadily building commitments by individuals, organizations, governments, and businesses, in honor of Earth Day.

Rubberecycle, manufacturers of rubber mulch, work year round to contribute to the Green Revolution by manufacturing rubber mulch from recycled rubber tires. Rubberecycle manufactures Playsafer playground mulch and other products that are environmentally friendly. They work tirelessly to bring awareness to the great cause of the Green Revolution, in much the same way as the Earth Day Network. On this day, Earth Day, there is no better time to help support the environment by purchasing recycled rubber mulch that will keep kids safe all summer long.

A Billion Acts of Green inspires and rewards both simple individual acts and larger organizational initiatives that reduce carbon emissions and support sustainability. The goal is to register one billion actions in advance of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development happening in Rio de Janeiro in June 2012.

This year, Earth Day is being heralded by a reception in Washington D.C.’s National Mall, and events across the country. Some notable contributions to a Billion Acts of Green include:

Schools Becoming Green: Earth Day Network has worked to remodel40 schools across the globe with eco-friendly technologies and resources. From installing solar panels to planting school gardens, the progress in education has been incredible, and continues to grow.

Ocean Conservancy: More than 10 million green acts came from the Ocean Conservancy, following their annual International Costal Clean-Up Day, which has seen nearly 9 million volunteers from 152 countries work to clean shores, streams, rivers and the ocean.

Earth Hour: Every year on March 26, millions of people participate in Earth Hour, turning off their electricity.

Earth Day Philippines: Through massive tree plantings, water projects, river clean-ups, recycling drives and school greenings, Earth Day Philippines contributed over 12 million Acts of Green.

Peace Corps: In partnership with the Peace Corps, Earth Day Network worked with local volunteers to implement environmental and civic education programs, tree-plantings, village clean-ups and recycling seminars in rural areas of Ukraine, Georgia, Albania and Paraguay, helping to build environmental awareness in some of the world’s most underserved communities.

 

 

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Arbor Day Foundation — Educating About Trees

Monday, April 9th, 2012

The Arbor Day Foundation is all about the continuity of the earth’s trees and preventing deforestation by preserving trees. They run numerous programs to promote awareness and urge people to action. There are many eco-friendly organizations and movements internationally, but the Arbor Day Foundation has met with unparalleled success. Their programs span all spectrums and cultures, uniting people in the quest to save our planet.

One of the services the Foundation offers is that they sell trees at discounted prices. The online store features an extensive selection, with everything from fir trees to Red Maples and beyond. While simple in concept, this is the first step in offering people with a way to plant more trees – selling them at low prices. This is similar to Rubberecycle’s method of working to save the planet by selling recycled rubber mulch at low prices.

The Arbor Day Foundation goes so far as to offer significant rewards for joining the program: ten free trees for personal use, or ten trees to be planted in the nation’s forests. To choose personal trees, users merely have to enter their zip code for a list of trees that will thrive in their area.

Among the many services they offer, the Arbor Day Foundation features a ‘What Tree is That’ tool, which helps everyone from adults to children identify the tree they are interested in, and its significant features. ‘What Tree is That’ is also available in a mobile version, as well as pocket field guides. It’s great for everyone from the young student to the professional arborist.

The Arbor Day site covers everything one would need to know about planting a tree. There is a link to a list of online tree forums, the Arbor Day Foundation blog, tree care tips, tree-related publications, and more. Also available is information and inspiration to create a backyard woods, as well as detailed guides and the means to do it.

The Arbor Day Foundation is a model of quiet efficiency, honoring Arbor Day and our planet. Rubberecycle is viewed in the same light, offering consumers with recycled rubber mulch that is well priced, practical, easy to install, and improves lifestyles. What’s there not to like? As the support for Arbor Day and its foundation grows, it’s important to keep in mind the importance of safe and eco-friendly rubber mulch as summer nears and playgrounds are revamped.

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Baseball and Rubber Flooring

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

…And Kentucky wins! Coach John Callipari has led his team to victory with a future NBA star in Anthony Davis leading the way for Kentucky. When March Madness is over it heralds the arrival of America’s favorite pastime; baseball. Many look forward to Sunday afternoons in the park eating hot dogs and beer while cheering on their teams. There is, however, one part of the game that many miss, thinking it insignificant. This is the pre-game stretches and workout sessions, in training rooms that are equipped with rubber flooring.

Every Major League ballplayer will tell you that these stretches are of utmost importance; no player wants to jump for a high fly ball and overextend their body, resulting in injury. The importance of stretching and loosening up before the game can provide a valuable lesson for children of all ages – that health and keeping one’s body in shape comes before everything else.

Every MLB team has a state of the art workout room where the players get in shape, and of utmost importance to the players is that this workout room should be covered in rubber flooring. As funny as it sounds, rubber plays a big part in baseball. From the rubber soled sneakers and cleats that provide a rock solid grip when stealing bases and chasing errant ground balls, to the flooring in gyms, rubber enhances the players’ ability to achieve greater success. The importance in the type of flooring is evident in the differences players find when playing on grass or artificial turf. Different surfaces have varied characteristics, and rubber is the gold standard.

One way that Rubberecycle rubber mulch flooring is different from its rubber counterparts is that it is recycled, another great point to make in children’s education. Children may recognize the rubber used in baseball as a close cousin of the rubber in playgrounds because both work toward the same goal; better safety while having fun. Next time you’re at the ballpark come early to watch the players stretch, and stress the importance of their actions to your children in the hope that one day they will follow suit.

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The Arbor Day Foundation

Thursday, February 16th, 2012

One of the most potent causes of global warming and the current decline of the environment is deforestation. Deforestation occurs when trees are chopped down for all different purposes irresponsibly, and entire forests and ecosystems are wiped out. Aside for displacing the many creatures that live in these ecosystems, fewer trees means less oxygen, more carbon dioxide, and more global warming. The Arbor Day Foundation is trying to combat deforestation by inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees, because every tree makes a difference.

The Arbor Day Foundation is currently running a variety of programs to help promote trees. Tree City USA is sponsored in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters. The program provides, direction, technical assistance, and national attention for urban and community forestation programs. The Arbor Day Foundation is also reaching out to public and private utilities that help save trees with Tree Line USA. In association with the National Association of State Foresters, the program promotes the dual goals of safe, reliable electric service and abundant, healthy trees across utility service areas.

Nature Explore is another program run by the Arbor Day Foundation that promotes the relationship between children and their environment. It provides educators, designers, and families with comprehensive resources to connect children with the natural world on a daily basis. The program makes use of research done by the Dimensions Foundation in providing outdoor classroom design principles and resources.

The Arbor Day Foundation has also expanded its reach, and is working to educate people about rainforests and help save them with Rain Forest Rescue. Another program of significance is Tree Campus USA, recognizing campuses that effectively manage their campus trees, and work with their community and student body to foster healthy, urban forests.

The Arbor Day Foundation is working to conserve the environment by saving trees, while Rubberecycle works on the rubber and recycling perspective. With each purchase of Rubberecycle mulch, tons and tons of rubber are recycled, thereby helping our environment. Join Rubberecycle on their quest to save the planet, one bag of mulch at a time.

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New Solar Panels and Coupon Codes for Playsafer Mulch

Wednesday, February 1st, 2012

Although dedicated to a good cause, the green industry has been tarnished by companies that tout green products that aren’t really green at all. When thousands of gallons of fuel is consumed on transport, and deforestation, pollution, and other side effects occur as the result of the manufacture of a product, it’s just not that eco-conscious anymore. Enter Rubberecycle, makers of Playsafer rubber mulch.

Rubberecycle is constantly looking for innovative ways to improve their products, and they have now raised the bar by installing energy-efficient solar panels in their plant. The panels cover 200,000 square feet of the roof, with 1.1 megawatts of power capability, and cost an estimated $3,800,000. While this was an extremely expensive proposition, Rubberecycle found it necessary in an effort to reduce the huge amounts of energy needed to power their machinery. With this addition, Rubberecyce can truly say that their rubber mulch is 100% eco-friendly. The news of Rubberecycle’s new solar panels is groundbreaking, as major news agencies report it as the latest way to manufacture eco-friendly products.

Rubberecycle’s Playsafer playground mulch has also been endorsed by Michelle Obama, as it is the flooring that is used in the White House playground. She has stamped it with her seal of approval based on its eco-friendly nature, safety for children, and great quality.

To celebrate their new solar panels and allow more consumers to go green, Rubberecycle is now offering the promotional code ‘Rubberecycle Playsafer’ for an added 10% off any purchase of Playsafer mulch. Fans that Like Rubberecycle on Facebook will also be entered for a chance to win 20 pounds of Playsafer mulch. Just Like it and email your personal information, including your Facebook username, to info@rubberecycle.com.

Smart consumers understand that using Playsafer mulch keeps kids safe today, and ensures that they will enjoy a clean future. Going green today is what will keep the world going for our children’s tomorrow.

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Rubber Mulch as a Winter Coat for the Ground

Monday, December 19th, 2011

As the end of December nears and the cold weather makes a strong showing, don’t abhor the snow that is sure to come. For landscapers and gardeners, snow is actually good for the ground, helping to insulate plants while they retreat during the cold weather. The snow shields the ground from the sun and any unexpected rise in temperatures, as well as keeping it cold and packed hard. The protection provided by the snow helps pave the way for regrowth in the spring.

 

In fact, experts say that if you live in an area that doesn’t see much snow you should consider adding a layer of mulch to the ground before the cold weather sets in, as it will offer similar benefits to natural snow. In order to do this, first cultivate the soil surface so the ground is not too compacted. Then spread a layer of mulch. In the spring you will have to rake the top layer of mulch off the soil, revealing ground that is primed and ready to bloom.

 

When mulching, you can use a combination of organic mulches, wood chips, or rubber mulch. For the purposes mentioned above, rubber mulch is a choice pick. The synthetic tire mulch is made of hardy material that will withstand inclement weather and guard the soil beneath. Being more dense than wood chips, rubber mulch will also stay put, rather than flying off at the hint of a wind. Lastly, wood has a tendency to decay and decompose from rain and snow, resulting in black slivers and splinters spread over the landscaping. With rubber mulch, spring will find a neat pile of mulch, left exactly where you put it down.

 

Rubberecycle rubber mulch can be purchased online, at rubberecycle.com.

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