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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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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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A Day Out with the Kids

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Being a parent is a tough job. From when our children are infants until they are teenagers, there are countless challenges we face daily. However, the pros of raising a family far outweigh the cons. One of the joys of parenthood is watching your child’s face light up when doing something fun together. Whether it’s going bowling together or just out for coffee, joyful moments abound throughout your child’s upbringing, and there are many great ways to spend quality time with your child safely.

A great example of a day out with the kids would be going to the local indoor funplex. Generally these places feature arcades, laser tag, and the central attraction: an indoor playground. Who can forget sliding right into a pool of colorful balls and throwing them playfully at one another.  There are many ways our children can have fun, but as every parent will tell you, the most important thing is safety. People very often don’t realize how much rubber bond affects playground safety.  In one nationwide survey, playgrounds with rubber bond were shown to have 25% less accidental injuries than their counterparts. Knowing about rubber bond protection before visiting a local indoor playground sounds like a laughable and mundane subject, until you see a child with a broken arm or leg. We must take action now before accidents happen, and urge all indoor playgrounds that rubber bond flooring is a necessity; not a luxury. Don’t wait until it’s your child.

Another place very far removed from indoor playgrounds, yet a source of fun for many teens, is the shooting range. When following all safety precautions a shooting range can provide many educational and life lessons. Rubber flooring is key in providing shooting range safety. When one walks into a shooting range with rubber bond, the first thing they notice is the noise level, or lack thereof. Because the bullets hit the rubber, the noise level is significantly lower. You can actually carry out a normal conversation, contrary to most shooting ranges. More importantly, in some rare cases bullets have ricocheted off the concrete walls and caused severe injuries. Rubber bond prevents this hazard.

Of equal importance is the fact that rubber bond is made up of 100% recycled rubber, allowing you to shoot away with a clear conscience, knowing as you fire away, attempting to hit the bulls’ eye, that you are helping this world become a better place by protecting the environment we live in. Of course, don’t forget to impart this important lesson to your soon-to-be adults.

Having a great day out with your kids can be spent teaching them important lessons in life while helping make this world a better place for them in the years to come.

 

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Environmental Benefits of Rubber Mulch

Monday, April 18th, 2011

Safety technology has advanced so much in the last 50 years such as side impact airbags on cars, which has helped reduce deaths on roads. Another big technological advancement that is starting to gain national attention is rubber mulch. Rubber mulch consists of small rubber granules that are designed to provide extra safety for kids on playgrounds.

With gas prices once again causing major damage on Americans wallets, it’s more important than ever to go green. Rubber mulch is made purely of recycled tires and rubber material, which benefits the environment greatly. Reusing rubber helps decrease the amount of trees cut down in the rainforests of the world each year. With Earth Day and Arbor Day becoming more and more important, it’s necessary to recycle rubber. Another positive impact is the fact that rubber mulch needs only minimum maintenance. This frees up costs and time in the long run.

The most important reason to utilize rubber mulch for playgrounds is because of safety. Recycled rubber has the amazing ability to comfort a fall from up to twelve feet compared to only one foot for asphalt. This means that children in America can play hard and safe at the same time. Specifically, the White House has a playground with rubber mulch because they know that safety and being environmentally conscious is vital for America’s future. Overall, rubber mulch is the leading safety surface for playgrounds.

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3 Ways to Looking at Environmental Problems on Earth Day

Monday, April 19th, 2010

Tomorrow is Earth Day, so happy Earth Day to you and to our earth. It’s been forty years since the first Earth Day and we’ve learned a lot since then. Here are some rules to living a life that is guided by science and not by myths from the book “Whole Earth Discipline.”

1. Climate change is a huge issue today. When Earth Day was established we weren’t good climate models. We didn’t then predict it. People thought the bigger issues would be overpopulation and that this would lead to our being wiped out.

2. New technology can have side effects. Anti-nuclear power “led to more reliance on electricity generated by coal plants spewing carbon.” We got “industrial agriculture” but that “led to the lower-yield farms that require more acreage, leaving less woodland to protect wildlife and absorb carbon.”

3. Organic food – food for the rich? Organic food hasn’t been shown to be any healthier or more nutritious than non organic. If people eat organic they spend more on food and have to make tough choices. When green marketers tried to get people in Zambia to choose organic, they did — at a cost. Their children eat fewer fruits and vegetables — and sometimes nothing at all. Zambia rejected emergency food for starving citizens because the grain had been genetically engineered.

“Total reliance on organic farming would force African countries to devote twice as much land per crop as we do in the United States,” he writes. “An organic universe sounds delightful, but it could consign millions of people in Africa and throughout much of Asia to malnutrition and death.”

Want more tips for a better environment? Check out this story in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/20/science/20tier.html

Happy Earth Day from Rubberecycle! We turn recycled tires into practical and safe solutions for playgrounds, landscaping and more.

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