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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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Smokers Contaminating Rubber Mulch in Playgrounds

Friday, July 20th, 2012

A 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.

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Water Conservation Tips

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

With 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.

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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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Mulch in Theme Parks

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012

The 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.

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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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The U.S. Military’s Reliance on Rubber

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Over the past decade war has become a common household word. Currently, American troops are fighting two major wars simultaneously, one in Afghanistan and one in Iraq. There are many pieces of equipment that give these warriors the edge and ensure that the U.S. military has the upper hand. Manufactured rubber has countless uses in the military, from the heavy duty soles of boots to the stocks and handholds of guns.

Soldiers’ shoes alone count for tons of rubber. The boots used by the military are made rugged and hardy, able to withstand the most rigorous conditions. They also have padded comfort features for soldiers who are on their feet all day. The rubber treads are an integral part of the perfect boot. Goggles and glasses are made with frames that feature high-grade rubber for glasses that will fit well but won’t cause excessive sweat. Rubber is featured everywhere on the soldier’s body, from kneepads to handholds.

Rubber is even used by the military for training purposes. The best shooting ranges feature Rubberecycle rubber mulch flooring and backstops for reduced danger of bullets ricocheting and sound echoes. The mulch makes training safer and more effective. The U.S. military uses only the best for America’s finest, and this means rubber flooring and gear.

The government echoes the sentiments of most Americans when it comes to going green by putting a cap on greenhouse emissions and by making government offices leaner and greener throughout the country. Another easy step in that direction would be to recycle old rubber items used in the military. With technology hurtling forward at breakneck speed, every year more rubber objects become obsolete and require disposal. This would translate into tons of recycled rubber and would not only bring in revenue through sales of the mulch, but would also give other private industries around the world a positive working example of how to go green and make money. With a mixture of the right ideology and conviction the world can become a better, healthier place. It can start with the U.S. military.

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Arbor Day and Earth Day Fast Approaching

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

Earth Day is a day that is dedicated to inspiring awareness for the Earth’s natural environment, and green living practices. John McConnell originally founded Earth Day at a 1969 UNESCO Conference in San Francisco. He designated the first day of spring, March 21, as Earth Day. The first Earth Day was observed in 1970 in San Francisco. At about the same time Senator Gaylord Nelson organized a separate Earth Day on April 22. Although it was originally observed on March 21, today Earth Day is celebrated globally on April 22.

On the March 21 Earth Day the UN traditionally rings in Earth Day at the moment of the equinox by ringing the Japanese Peace Bell, which was donated by Japan to the United Nations. Many countries celebrate at the same time as the UN. The equinox Earth Day at the UN is organized by the Earth Society Foundation.

The April 22 Earth Day marks the beginning of the modern day movement to go green. It works in collaboration with Arbor Day, which is observed on or around April 10 every year, depending on that year’s climate and seasonal changes. Like Earth Day, today Arbor Day is celebrated around the world, honoring the environment from which we benefit and bringing awareness to its preservation. In fact, it even has a foundation built in its honor, known as the Arbor Day Foundation, which works tirelessly to bring awareness to the importance of environmental conservation.

With Arbor Day and Earth Day fast approaching, many communities are working to organize events to honor the environment and raise awareness to the cause. Using recycled rubber mulch is a great way to honor the environment. This year, Disney Movie Rewards has worked in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation to supply 50 trees to each school in the U.S. that applies and is found eligible for the trees. The New Jersey Tree Foundation is doing the same, albeit not supplying trees to schools exclusively.

Many different activities and events will be planned this year for Arbor Day and Earth Day to plant and care for trees. An easy way that consumers can help is by using rubber mulch flooring, which is recycled, saving the environment the task of dealing with used rubber.

 

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