May 9th, 2012
An excellent way to relax with family is by going to the local botanical gardens. Many of these gardens are owned by their respective cities, but there are some that are privately owned, such as those found in large estates and mansions. There are two major components to a beautiful garden. The flowers and plants used make a big difference, as does the architecture involved. Garden architecture and landscaping is vital to the beauty of every garden; a hodgepodge of flowers and plants clumped together will look more like a jungle than an oasis.
It has been proven that rubber mulch should be integral of all gardens for various reasons. Rubber mulch for landscaping enhances the flowers’ colors by providing a stark contrast. Many a gardener has been compared to a painter, gracefully bringing out natural colors in different forms of art. As such, rubber mulch and grass would be for a gardener what sun and clouds are for a painter, gracefully framing the work of art. Because it comes in varying colors, the mulch works to complement the different forms and colors of various plants and flowers.
Another reason rubber mulch is the smart decision for a gardener is that it is a lot more hardy and durable than its wooden counterparts, staving off decomposition and lasting many years. It may seem more expensive upfront but the dividends will quickly pay off after one wet, wintry season in which rubber outlasts wooden mulch.
From a visitor’s point of view, rubber mulch also plays an instrumental part of their experience at the botanical gardens. The gardens should be a first choice for a day out since they erase all modern distractions while setting the stage for a calming day out. For both children and adults there is a great underlying lesson to be learned when observing flowers surrounded by rubber mulch. The mulch speaks of the importance of going green because the rubber is derived from old worn out tires, which would otherwise head for landfills and dumping sites that ruin Earth’s atmosphere. Sometimes it’s the small things that count; rubber mulch could be compared to the ugly duckling, a dark patch surrounding pretty flowers, all the while protecting this planet and enabling these very plants’ survival.
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May 2nd, 2012
This past week several New Jersey State Police were fired for their misconduct while providing an escort for a “death race”. For those unfamiliar with the story, a convoy of approximately thirty exotic sports cars were given an escort on the Garden State Parkway and allowed to speed up to forty miles above the limit. Such negligence on behalf of the very people we trust to protect us is alarming. The state took responsibility and punished those involved.
For many people, having a luxury automobile is a fortune away. Others profess their love for cars with whatever vehicle they posses. For people who truly love their cars, sending it to a commercial car wash is passing up on the opportunity to spend a Sunday hosing and scrubbing every drop of dirt off their masterpiece. One major part of car lovers’ lives is their garage; it’s in there that they tinker with the muffler and change the strobes in their headlights. It is beneficial for both the car and its owner that the garage should be lined with rubber flooring. From the owner’s perspective, rubber flooring eliminates the backaches from hours spent lying on the floor beneath the car. For the car, rubber flooring offers protection for its tires from unnecessary damage. When the greatest of care is taken to shine the car until it shows a reflection, it is foolhardy not to provide equal protection for the tires, arguably the most important part of the car.
Tires are a tremendous part of every car. Whether it’s gleaming Michelins or off track Goodyears, many aficionados will stake claim to this part as their favorite. From the traction it provides to the drifts it can produce, the thrills one can achieve through the right tires are seemingly endless. All tires, however, come to a dead end eventually and require replacement. Rubber flooring is derived from these very tires once used on the road for pleasure and need. Besides for lowering the long term cost of garage flooring, rubber recycling is eco friendly and can be one way car drivers make amends for the exhaust fumes they produce.
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April 26th, 2012
First Rick Santorum and now Newt Gingrich have officially suspended their campaigns, leaving the road to the republican nomination wide open for Mitt Romney. Politics can be very sticky, with pictures of smoky back room deals coming to mind, yet, like a slowly lumbering bear, politics have changed for the better over the years, with honesty and clarity prevailing. There are still many examples of campaign fraud and dirty political schemes, (think Bill Clinton and John Edwards) but the overall message is positive. It is therefore baffling that conservative leaders and the GOP continue to be so blind to the beating the planet takes daily.
Even skeptical scientists have come to agree that greenhouse gases are burning holes in the atmosphere, destroying the ozone layer, an irreplaceable layer of protection. It is astounding that the country can’t get together to defeat this gaseous menace. The issue of global warming is one example where politics reign over common sense. There is now an initiative to recycle rubber tires and remake them into rubber mulch, to be used in playgrounds everywhere. It is a win-win situation for everyone, except for a few twisted politicians who are putting their career ahead of their constituents’ good, disregarding the jobs they were sworn in to do.
As the republican nomination drove its course Romney had to take some conservative stances to win some crucial states, but his record indicates that he is a center-right politician with his constituents’ good in mind most of the time. These facts lead us to believe that maybe at last the GOP will see the unmistakable light and join forces with Democrats to eradicate the looming threat of global warming. A big step in the right direction would be to endorse mandatory rubber recycling everywhere, as this would bring many new job opportunities while making planet Earth greener and healthier.
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April 19th, 2012
May 22 will mark the first anniversary of the deadly Joplin, Missouri tornado of 2011. The 2011 Joplin Tornado was a catastrophic multiple-vortex tornado that struck Joplin, Missouri in the late afternoon of that fateful Sunday. It was part of a larger late-May tornado outbreak sequence and reached a maximum width of in excess of 1 mile during its path through the southern part of the city. It rapidly intensified and tracked eastward across the city, and then continued eastward across Interstate 44 into rural portions of Jasper County and Newton Count. This was the third tornado to strike Joplin since May 1971. Today, one year later, the people of Joplin will hold a Walk of Unity as they work to rebuild the city and they mourn the losses.
Walkers will journey across the athletic practice fields of the former high school to 22nd Street and Iowa Avenue, where a groundbreaking ceremony will take place for construction of the new high school. Another stop is planned at the former site of Irving Elementary School on West 26th Street. Children’s activities are planned as a remembrance of the schools damaged or lost, and the tornado’s littlest victims.
Rubber mulch flooring and rubber bond are lauded for many reasons, among them, their help in preventing injuries on the playground. Rubber flooring is also very safe in that in the face of a storm rubber bond is not easily broken and thrown about. The rubber mulch chips are also less dense than conventional playground flooring materials, contributing to extra safety. While cleaning up a tornado of this magnitude is a gargantuan feat, there is a way that it could be made easier. With rubber flooring, rubber bond has much greater chances of remaining intact.
When rebuilding the city, Joplin residents and officials should take into account the importance of installing rubber playground flooring in community playgrounds. Rubber mulch is made from eco-friendly recycled tires, and offers an added measure of safety with superior shock absorbency. It also pays out in the long run because the rubber requires no maintenance or replenishing.
The insurance payout from the tornado is expected to be $2.2 billion—the highest insurance payout in Missouri history and higher than the previous record of $2 billion in the April 10, 2001 hail storm. Insurance companies and collectors can save themselves lots of heartache and money by installing rubber flooring in Joplin’s new playgrounds.
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April 12th, 2012
Spring has arrived, but so has a more innovative landscaping industry. Spend less time working on your yard this year and more time enjoying it by utilizing some of the latest landscaping gizmos and gadgets. From yard cleaners to pool cleaners there are plenty of tech gadgets that can help you spruce up your outdoor space in time for summer.
Garden Groom – This reinvention of the hedge clippers allows you to trim bushes, trees and shrubs without having to rake or pick up the trimmings. The Garden Groom is connected to a vacuum and a bagging device, and it also has a concealed blade so you don’t slice off your finger when you get distracted by the squirrels. The Garden Groom can be purchased for about $100 at GardenGroom.com
Telescoping Sprinkler – This one sounds a bit cooler and more tech savvy than it really is, but a telescoping sprinkler can help you water tall plants without moving the hose every 10 minutes. The benefits of a telescoping sprinkler include adjustable height and, well, that’s about it. Not the most technologically advanced item you will find, but for $10 or $15 the telescoping sprinkler is much better than a watering can.
Self-watering planters – An even cooler water device that you can use indoors or outdoors, self-watering planters can help you go up to 12 weeks without watering. Water level indicators also help show users how much they need to water, so there is no over-saturating plants and flowers.
Amazing Rake – Like something straight out of an infomercial, the Amazing Rake allows users to rake and pick up leaves in one motion. You’ve likely seen contraptions like the Amazing Rake at your hardware store, but this one is different. Instead of trapping leaves by folding them in half, the Amazing Rake pushes its two shovel-like claws together. It even has the capability of picking up one leave, which would defeat the purpose of actually using a rake – but for $40, it better be able to pick up one of anything you want.
Pro Handle – If you want to pretend to be the most advanced landscaper on the block while saving your back, you can attach the Pro Handle to your ordinary garden rake or the Amazing Rake and go to work. The Pro Handle attaches to common yard tools such as rakes, shovels, and brooms and helps users perform yard work with less stress on their lower back muscles. The pro handle retails for about $15 and can be purchased from prohandle.com
Rubber Mulch- Rubber mulch is the latest landscape craze. It is made from recycled rubber and tires, and it is softer and safer for kids to play on. Rubber mulch is available in many colors, from earthy colors to bright and cheerful primary colors. It also requires virtually no maintenance, guaranteeing a lifetime of neat, hardy mulch.
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April 4th, 2012
Unbeknownst to many, rubber plays a tremendous role in people’s lives. For most it is seen as a way of transport in the form of tires on cars. Others with a more creative viewpoint would say that rubber assists with walking in the form of shoes, sneakers, and the biggest one; crocs. Most people in America have heard of and use crocs. Crocs are the results of an invention that is brilliant in its simplicity; a rubber material with breathable holes that is the most comfortable footwear to date.
Crocs, Inc. was founded by three friends who produced the foam clog through a Quebec company called Foam Creations. At it’s unveiling at the 2002 Boat Show in Florida, all 200 pairs that had been produced sold out. This was the initiation of a tidal wave of Croc fans. Available in all sizes ranging from adults to toddlers, with numerous colors and styles, there’s a Croc style to suit everyone. They are known to be extremely comfortable. Fashionistas, however, condemn the Crocs as having no style. They were even compared to a plastic hoof. Love them or hate them, there’s an endearing quality to Crocs that keep customers coming back for more. The same is true of rubber mulch.
While Crocs sacrifice style for comfort, with Rubberecycle rubber mulch for playgrounds you get pleasing aesthetics as well as practicality and safety. Recycled rubber mulch comes in numerous colors, like Crocs, and is available in the forms of rubber mulch chips, rubber bond, and rubber wearmats. The result is a clean, cheerful look that has an endearing appeal. The biggest similarity that rubber mulch shares with Crocs is the simple ingenuity of the materials used to produce the products. Made from recycled rubber tires, rubber mulch is eco-friendly as well as extremely safe, with extra shock absorbency to cushion falls.
Like Crocs, Playsafer mulch is all the rage, but unlike Crocs, there are no naysayers. Rubber mulch has made a splash in the playground industry, and it’s not going anywhere. Ride the playground trend and check out playground mulch!
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March 28th, 2012
The solar year is split into four distinct seasons, with the twenty-first of March, September, December, and June heralding the official start of each season. With March twenty-first, the Spring Equinox, just behind us, spring is officially here. Although the weather may fluctuate before the heat of summer comes, now is the time to plant cheerful spring flowers that brighten the mood after a long winter.
In order to have fresh and healthy spring flowers it is important to adequately mulch the ground before the cold sets in so the soil is protected and ready to bloom when spring comes. Different forms of mulch are used for different purposes; landscapers should decide on spring flowers before mulching for the winter. Whether using wood chips, rubber mulch, or some other form of landscape mulch, the mulch should be of adequate depth and well spread.
When spring arrives there are a variety of cheerful flowers to plant. Early spring brings rain, mud, and rich, wet soil. Daffodils are bright and easy on the eyes. The earliest Narcissi appear in early spring. Forsythia is a great small shrub that works well with other spring flowers. Irises are summer flowers, but a spring treat is the Iris Reticulata, a small spring Iris. Scilla are small bulbs that produce blue and purple blossoms for a splash of color.
While some daffodils bloom in early spring, they are most vibrant mid-spring. The tulip is the classic spring flower, as it blooms for a while, lasting until summer. Rhododendron and azaleas also make their first appearances in mid-spring. Dogwood trees are breathtaking additions to any garden, with brilliant blossoms that add a magical touch. Hyacinths bring scent as well as color to a spring garden. Redbud trees are outlined with beautiful pink blooms before their leaves fill out.
Tulips are late-spring flowers as well as mid-spring because they blossom over a long cycle. Some other late spring flowers are Lilacs, which add a beautiful scent along with their lilac color. Peonies carry from late spring into summer, as well as a variety of other fowers.
Spring is a time to wipe away the cobwebs of winter and celebrate in the vibrant color of plants and flowers. With high quality mulch any garden will blossom and bring joy to all who pass.
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March 18th, 2012
Most people living on planet Earth understand the devastating results of their actions. Going green is a sentiment echoed throughout the country as more and more people get ahold of the facts. An easy, popular way to curb greenhouse gases is by participating in the annual mulch fest held in New York City every year after the holidays, and by creating mulch piles in every backyard throughout the year. When one hears the word mulch they commonly associate it with Fir trees and piles of fermenting dirt. What many don’t know is that there is another form of mulch that also helps the environment in a big way. Rubber mulch is derived from disposed tires that, rather than going to landfills, are recycled and made into rubber mulch, which serves many purposes.
The primary source of usage of rubber mulch is in playgrounds where the product proves to be safer and cheaper in the long run. When disposing of tires properly the benefits for future generations are twofold; not only does it help the planet become greener, rubber mulch also makes playgrounds inherently safer by cushioning slips and falls.
Many are surprised when hearing these revelations, having previously thought that in order to have an impact on Earth’s health drastic changes must be made that would infringe on everyday life. While it’s true that the government must institute a regime of change in its environmental practices, every single person can make a difference. It’s simple math, just ask any local elected official and they will confirm that every vote can make a difference, so too, every change, even the slightest, reduces the risk this planet faces. Most readers of this article will dismiss the notion and continue on with their lives unchanged. There is, however, a small and growing group of people out there that care. Hopefully when they read this some of them will make sure that their tires are properly recycled.
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March 7th, 2012
Online betting and gambling is a tremendous business. From betting on the annual super bowl to the more common off-track betting, gambling is for many a way to make a quick buck while having fun. Gambling and the law have been jousting for the upper hand for decades. In the beginning gambling was based predominately in Indian reservation casinos. Ever since those early days, the industry has exploded with huge markets in Las Vegas and Atlantic City bringing in boatloads of cash. Citing the moral wrongs of gambling along with proving its addictive tendencies, many states have until now abstained from allowing casinos and online betting within their borders. With a weak economy, more and more have conceded defeat due to the many tax dollars gambling brings in.
Allowing horse race betting within any states borders must come with restrictions. Just like in football where dangerous helmet tackles are illegal and result in big fines, horse racing should also have a standard of safety that is strictly enforced. Rubber mulch in horse arenas and training tracks should be a mandatory safety standard. The rubber protects horses’ hooves by providing a shock absorbent surface upon which the horses train. Not only is this safer for the horses, it also protects jockeys from serious injury when taking hard spills.
In recent years protecting people’s safety has taken on an unprecedented importance in all areas, as reflected in the passage of several new laws. Some examples are seat belt and cell phone laws, which enforce the safety of citizens. These laws have seen widespread passage on both the national and state level. States should follow these examples by encouraging horse racing safety through the passage of new laws.
In addition to making horse training safer, rubber mulch is also environmentally friendly. This is because rubber mulch comes from disposed tires that would otherwise poison our planet. Jockeys and trainers agree that rubber mulch is better for training since it tamps down residual dust and sand that would otherwise get in the eyes and ears of everyone involved, animals and humans.
While millions all over the world enjoy the sport of horse racing they must be made aware of the implications should safety regulations not be followed. Horse injuries are tragic and require us to stand up and challenge the system in place. People must protect the animals entrusted in their care. By making a quick, easy, and cheap decision to implement rubber mulch in horse arenas, countless injuries could be prevented, while making this world a better place.
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February 28th, 2012
The majority of Americans drive cars. Whether it’s a pickup truck in the suburbs or a luxury car in the city, most of us rely upon our vehicle for transport from one place to another. With the recent allegations of global warming, many people fearing excessive gas exhaust emissions have resorted to significantly less driving, even trying to ride bikes as a form of transport. While this is commendable and may help save our planet, most people aren’t aware of the importance of tire recycling and the many recyclable products that can be made using the rubber. The average life of a tire varies, but it ranges from one to three years. If you own a car you have probably bought a new tire in the last couple of years. When doing so did you ask what would be done with your old tire? There are many different ways your old tires can be put to good use in an environmentally healthy way. They may even benefit an event as important as the Olympics.
Some of the most common ways to use tires is for rubber mulch, rubber bond, and rubber curbs. Another way that tires can be reused is for rubber flooring for racetracks. The Olympics are a way that nations from all over the world come together and compete in a peaceful fashion. Racing is an important Olympic sport, and the right floor is vital for a successful race. Rubber flooring on the track allows runners from all over the world to compete safely. The rubber gives the track runners extra traction that they wouldn’t otherwise have. It’s also easier on their legs since the rubber accepts some of the impact as they pound down, racing toward the finish line. Another perk that comes with rubber flooring is that the noise level is significantly lower than that which would be present with other forms of flooring.
Having said that, the most important reason for using rubber flooring lies in the flooring’s origins. Rubber flooring is 100% recycled and is a great choice for anyone who cares about our planet. When purchasing new tires be sure to ask whether your tires are being recycled. You never know, they may end up in the Olympics.
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