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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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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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Rubberecycle at the Trade Shows

Friday, January 20th, 2012

As the green product season heats up and manufacturers unveil their revolutionary eco-friendly goods, Rubberecycle is looking forward to being a significant presence in many prominent trade shows. Their unique rubber mulch is well renowned for its many qualities, and Rubberecycle products always generate buzz at the shows. They are right now in the midst of the trade show season with a packed schedule, in which they try to accommodate consumers all over the U.S. by helping them put the green into their lifestyles.

The first show to kick off the season was arranged by the NRPA, or National Parks and Recreation Association. The 2011 Congress and Exhibition in Atlanta, Georgia brought together experts in the parks and recreations field from across America. They did their best to show how we can have safer, greener parks with a variety of products and techniques. Rubberecycle rubber mulch, as the number one rated playground surface in America, was a topic of much discussion. It is a well known fact that the White House playground is currently floored with rubber mulch, and many cities, schools, and private homeowners are looking to follow suit.

In mid-January, MANTS, otherwise known as the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, gave green activists the opportunity to see the latest and greatest in green products. Hosted in Baltimore, the show was flooded with greenery and green activists, many of whom were eager to see for themselves how rubber mulch is both green and great for landscaping.

Next week brings with it CENTS, only the third green trade show of its kind.  Hosted by the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, the show is a green lover’s haven. It features all the latest gizmos, gadgets, and information to do with landscaping and going green. As an industry leader, Rubberecycle will no doubt be a key exhibitor.

Also to look forward to in February is the New England Grows show, a leading horticulture trade show and green industry seminar. It is important to take note that no more is rubber mulch a little know, controversial substance in the world of landscaping. It has taken the industry by storm, and is a central exhibit at many trade shows.

With the trade show season heating up, Rubberecycle is anticipating the opportunity to help consumers recognize the many benefits of rubber mulch for themselves.

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Gardening Done Right

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

With the weather turning warm, we tend to be spending less time indoors, and more time outdoors. No matter what you do out there, there’s no denying the sense of relaxation the outdoors brings. For all those gardeners out there and even those who don’t like gardening, or just don’t have time, but still want their yard to look nice, this is your time of year! Some of us put hours into our gardens while some of us wish to but don’t have time and energy. It can also be quiet costly if you think about everything that goes into gardening.

One thing that’s been around for a while, and plenty of gardeners are pretty busy with, is mulching. Mulching is simple and could give a real nice look to you garden. The latest rubber mulch, is all the rage these days- and for good reasons! With tons of happy users, Rubber Mulch is taking over the gardening industry and changing it for the better. Being that it’s rubber, it’s clean and easy to handle. There’s no mess involved and it’s quick and easy to install.

Rubberecycle manufacturer of Playsafer that creates Rubber Mulch and on their web site they have a convenient Rubber Mulch Calculator. It’s basically the smartest way to insure that you purchase the right quantity, thereby avoiding a waste of your money.  Rubber Mulch it’s great for our environment,  just needs to be installed once and it’ll be good for years to come.  Playsafer Rubber Mulch is maintenance free! It comes in a variety of different colors which can add some beautiful life  to your garden and landscape. What’s more, your garden will stay put through all weather conditions, will not blow away or  freeze during the winter month.

You can place the playsafer mulch in the summer and come winter, it’ll look as good as new. It’s also worth the price if you calculate how much it would be to go through with all the gardening supplies and even wood mulch, which you have to replace every so often. Rubber Mulch will also keep out weeds and keep only good nutrient in, which is fabulous for your garden. No matter what flooding , rain or snow storms, or wind, you can rest assured your garden will look lovely when the sun comes out.

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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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If it’s good enough for President Obama…

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

If it’s good enough for President Obama, then one Philly town figures it’s good enough for them. That’s what the town said when they replaced their playground dirt with recycled tires. The rubber playground mulch will now provide a safe cushion for the kid’s who play there.

The borough used a community development grant to pay for the rubber mulch. The cost for two playgrounds was $56,434 and is the same surface used at the White House for their playground.

Rubberecycle gave 8 tons of green, recycled tires called Playsafer Rubber Mulch to the White House about a year ago.

The tires used to make the surface are chopped up in a million bits and come in different colors. This particular playground was a blue color.

“We use only tires taken freshly off rims from tire centers. We do not use any that are found along the side of the road or in a landfill. We shred them and recycle the steel and make the mulch,” according to Keith Sacks of Rubberecycle.

The benefits include

  • needs no maintenance
  • is safer for children who may fall
  • non-toxic
  • odor-free
  • non-staining
  • non-abrasive

Borough Mayor Bob Lebo said he’s pleased the council decided to buy the rubber mulch. “I think it’s great. It is much safer for our children and the other benefits certainly will pay off,” he said.

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How to Become a ‘Let’s Move’ City or Town

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
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As part of Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative, cities and towns around the country can join the effort to slim up America’s kids.

Mayors and Elected Officials can become a Let’s Move City or Let’s Move Town.

Here’s what to do – in 4 categories:
1. Help Parents Make Healthy Family Choices: Offer parents tools, support, and information to make healthier choices for their families.

2. Improve the Health of Schools: Promote healthier food in schools

3. Increase Physical Activity Opportunities: Promote physical activity in your schools, city, or town

4. Make Healthy Food Affordable and Accessible: improve the affordability of healthy food

Mayors and elected officials are encouraged to take action in each of the 4 areas.

Rubberecycle enrouages communities to join the effort to get our kids moving. Part of that is taking them to the playground. We’re proud to contribute in a small part by creating safe and accessible playgrounds with a rubber mulch surface like the one found at the White House playground.

More at http://www.letsmove.gov/cities_and_towns.html

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Michelle Obama Gets Kids Moving

Monday, May 31st, 2010

Did you know that Michelle Obama has a blog? She does. As part of her effort to fight childhood obesity she launched a blog. She’s bringing it all home with her “South Lawn Series.” It began with the first event On May 25. The First Lady and almost 100 local students were at the White House. She’s planned events this summer to get kids moving. They’ll have sports, games and activities led by local groups to help inspire them.

The cause is important to our country’s future health. “Studies find that about 1 in 5 children becomes overweight or obese by age 6, and that more than half of obese children become overweight before the age of 2. Nearly 6 percent of infants younger than six months are overweight, the report says, up from 3.4 percent between 1980 and 2001,” says  an article about the initiative in Huffington Post.

The First Lady is encouraging kids to get at least 60 minutes of exercise each day. Kids aren’t out playing and running around as much as they used to. Instead they’re sitting at home, watching too much TV and playing computer games. While there are a lot of valid reasons for this, we need to change it.

It’s great to see how innovative playgrounds encourage kids to get outside and move around. There are not only more creative playgrounds, but safer playgrounds and playgrounds that can accommodate kids in wheelchairs and with disabilities.

Mrs. Obama walks the talk too – one of the first tasks when her family moved into the White House was to get a playground installed. It’s fun to have young kids in the White House and the girls enjoy playing on it.

Here’s some trivia that we’re especially proud of – bet you didn’t know that Rubberecycle’s rubber mulch is the playground surface the first family chose for their eco-friendly playground.

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Reducing Playground Injuries

Monday, May 3rd, 2010
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I just saw a news report about how many children get hurt on playgrounds each year.  Rubber mulch is one way we contribute to help make playgrounds safer for kids.

Schools hire playground inspectors to look over the equipment for potential problems.

Here are some other interesting facts about playground injuries:

  • 2,300 kids are injured every year on school playgrounds
  • 5th-graders sustain more injuries than any other group
  • Falls are the #1 cause of injury

What to check :

The inspector checks the nuts, screws, bolts and other hardware to make sure it hasn’t come loose. He checks the slides, and pushes on the joints to see if they are solid. Even a hole in the equipment can be a hazard.

Another important spot to check is under the swings. Lots of children fall off swings, so what kind of a surface will they hit? In this picture it looks like the child would fall on hard concrete. There must be something to cushion the fall. Rubber mulch can do a lot to prevent injuries. At Rubberecycle we’ve tested dropping eggs from the top of the playground’s highest point. The egg didn’t break when it hit the rubber surface.

Playground safety should be a top priority at school and at home. Even playground equipment in your backyard should be tested. Parents can look over the set to make sure it’s held together well. Besides these suggestions, parents should watch their kids.

Check out our 7 PlayGround Safety Tips.

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