Archive for the ‘Go Green’ Category
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
The New York Times magazine recently featured a series of photographs by photographer Mitch Epstien. Titles “Trees in an Urban Jungle,” he depicted trees in various states and positions around New York City. The trees included a Hangman’s Elm in Washington Square Park, a Caucasian wingnut in Brooklyn, an eastern cottonwood on Staten Island, and an American elm in Central Park. As Michael Kimmelman of the New York Times writes, “the pictures invert how most of us see the city. Without the focus on buildings and people, New York emerges as a wild place in plain sight, populated by eccentric creatures…” The pictures are poignant, stark, and bring attention to an important topic – conserving nature, that which is so dear to us, but gets very little notice.
Rubberecycle has been on a mission to help conserve trees, as well as promote recycling, for quite some time. They are joined by worthy defenders, such as the Arbor Day Foundation. Read more about the Arbor Day Foundation’s many programs on blog.rubberecycle.com. The Arbor Day Foundation is intent on spreading awareness of the plight of trees, and encouraging preservation and promotion of wildlife, even in urban areas.
Rubberecycle rubber mulch is an integral part of the fight against global warming, offering a product that is 100% green. Made entirely out of recycled rubber tires, the mulch is even manufactured in a plant that has recently been outfitted with solar panels. The mulch is great for playgrounds, landscaping, horse arenas, and shooting ranges, and is long-lasting. With Playsafer mulch on the market, consumers don’t have to settle for less in order to go green.
It is only through the efforts of organizations such as the Arbor Day Foundation and Rubberecycle, and artists like Mitch Epstien that we can accomplish the preservation of planet earth as we know it.
Tags: Recycle, recycled rubber mulch, rubberecycle mulch
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Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012
While rubber mulch is one of the most popular products that are made from recycled rubber, is there are many products on the market today that are also made responsibly. Yoga mats, for example, are big sellers, with yoga and pilates classes being all the rage. As being natural and practicing yoga becomes more in style, going green follows suit. Therefore, many of those who buy yoga mats also look for mats that are eco-friendly.
Many manufacturers who advertise eco-friendly yoga mats are sadly misleading consumers, because the mats of made from rubber trees, but cutting down rubber trees doesn’t really make for good practices. Rubber mulch, on the other hand, is made by shredding old tires. This is authentic recycling at its best. There are some yoga mats that are in truth friendly to the environment but consumers must be wary of advertisements.
Aside for the environmental factor, consumers should also check that the yoga mats are non-skid, both against the floor and with sweat as a factor. The mat should be large enough to allow all yoga positions comfortably. It is also a good idea to look for a yoga mat that is light in weight, as each week it will be carried to and from class. Some yoga mats come with straps to wrap around the mat after it is rolled up. This is a useful feature for someone who will be walking to and from classes.
Yoga mats vary greatly in prices, based on different factors. If the mat encompasses the above criteria, it should be good; there is no need to spend a lot on a yoga mat. Just make sure that like Rubberecycle rubber mulch flooring, the yoga mat is truly made in a way that is friendly to the environment, from recycled rubber.
Tags: recycled rubber, rubber mulch, tire mulch, yoga mats
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Thursday, November 10th, 2011
The newest in a long line of laws and litigation hoping to make the planet more eco-friendly is a ban on plastic bags in select counties. As global warming brings natural disasters at an alarming rate, more and more everyday citizens are looking for ways to go green. There are already hundreds, if not thousands, or household goods that are made out of recycled products.
Rubber mulch is made of recycled tires, and is a way to go green that many people may not know about. Rubber mulch is manufactured by shredding used tires, for use as playground flooring, landscaping materials, and flooring in horse arenas. Aside for the green aspect, reviewers of rubber mulch products are finding many benefits, including its added absorbency, making it safer for kids to play in playgrounds that have rubber mulch flooring. Rubber chips are also replacing other forms of mulch because it allows more rainwater to filter to the plants, and requires little maintenance.
More and more gifts are made out of recycled products, for creative gift ideas that help the environment. These may include random objects such as bottle openers made from the wood of old baseball bats, wine bottles that are melted down and made into platters, and more. Gift givers can easily make their own meaningful gifts out of objects that can be found around the house.
Even apparel can be found from recycled materials! There are recycled glass earrings, handbags and cases made from magazines, and assorted apparel items and accessories that are made out of everyday household goods.
It can be easy to help the environment, simply by purchasing products that are made from recycled objects. The options are endless, and can range from what you wear, to what you eat on or sleep on.
Tags: eco friendly mulch, recycled rubber mulch, recycled tires
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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
When most people think of rubber mulch, they associate it with safe playground flooring and landscaping. A big part of what rubber mulch is also used for is military training. It makes rubber mulch a winning solution for everyone – the environment, the economy, and American troops.
American soldiers train in less than optimal conditions, in an effort to prepare them for whatever combat may throw their way. However, it is important to ensure that they are safe while they train. Rubber mulch flooring by Rubberecycle is the flooring of choice for anything from shooting ranges to obstacle courses and scrimmage grounds. The rubber flooring provides a good grip so soldiers don’t slip, and the added absorbency prevents injury from falls and the shock from bullets. The mulch comes in all colors, so military personnel can train in challenging situations, where the target blends in with the background.
Rubber flooring has an advantage over grass and wood chips for human protection, because it doesn’t get as slippery in the rain, providing better traction for combat boots. Nor does it throw up clouds of dust in hot conditions. It is the best of both worlds.
Another benefit of rubber mulch is that tax dollars are not wasted on constant maintenance and replenishing. The mulch does not erode, get discolored, or blow away in wind and rain; it lasts for years. When the military purchases rubber flooring they are helping support Americans, as the mulch is manufactured here in the United States, and provides business to fellow Americans, rather than imported goods that are so common in today’s society.
The use of Playsafer mulch also helps the environment by keeping tires out of landfills, and recycling them for constructive purposes. There is nothing more patriotic than helping to keep American soil clean, saving space in landfills, and helping to boost the economy by purchasing American made products. When all this is going to help train military personnel, there is no greater pride. Rubber mulch is helping the banner of Democratic freedom fly.
Tags: military rubber mulch, rubber flooring
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Friday, August 26th, 2011
Playgrounds are geared for children, and as such, should be child safety proof in every sense of the word. All baby and child geared products, from pacifiers and cribs to building blocks, must be approved by various government appointed agencies before they are allowed on the market. The same should be true for playground equipment. Sadly, this is not the case. People pay little attention to the playgrounds that their children run around in daily. In the last few years, manufacturers have taken a step in the right direction with the selling of rubber mulch.
Rubber mulch is a flooring material that provides optimum playground safety, using recycled tires to produce rubber chips. This flooring looks like wood but is more shock absorbent, dramatically reducing the potential for injury. It also prevents scratches and scrapes, and ensures that children are not at risk of splinters when they fall. Animals and insects are not attracted to the playground flooring, a big pro for parents who are wary of the germs they carry. As rubber mulch is synthetic, the issue of mold and fungus growth is also eliminated. Rubber mulch leaves no dirt or stains on children’s clothes as they play.
Many schools and commercial playgrounds take their responsibility seriously, and ensure that their playground equipment lives up to the highest standards of safety. Virtually all new playgrounds being built today use rubber mulch as their choice of flooring. However, many people with private backyards look to cut costs with more affordable flooring alternatives that can cost them in the long run, as it has to be renewed, and can pose as a danger to their children. Rubber mulch is an option for everyone, not only commercial playgrounds.
From a design perspective, this innovative playground flooring comes in a variety of colors that don’t fade over time. In fact, some manufacturers go as far as to claim that rubber mulch can last for fifty years without any upkeep! It is a fact that the mulch need not be replaced or renewed annually.
Parents are quick to snatch up the latest in child protection locks for their medicine cabinets and lead free toys, but what about the play area their children run around in every day? Rubber mulch may be a considerable investment, but it’s just as important as the bars around the baby’s crib.
Tags: commercial playgrounds, playground safety, Playgrounds, rubber mulch, school playgrounds
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011
Rubber mulch is installed on hard surfaces such as playgrounds, gardens and backyards so as to make a rubber covering on them. This rubber mulch is prepared from used tires and is eco friendly in nature. It is really a very useful product as it reduces the possibility of accidents that are taking place on playground surfaces. We all know that mulch made of rubber tires is great for our environment. Recycling and Reusing of these tires and manufacturing rubber mulch from them is really a great idea.
Rubber mulch can be used for multiple purposes. You can also use it as an alternative to wood mulch. It is really a great technique that reuses waste material to prepare a very useful product. The best thing about rubber mulch is that it is durable, long lasting and can be used for many years.
It does get ruined from bad weathers or heavy rain or snow. Rubber mulch is neither blown away by stormy winds nor is it washed away by heavy rains.
Seeing the increasing demand and excessive use, some people have started preparing and doing it themselves it is easy and might be fun . It just requires some easy steps along with a few tools. There are various benefits of rubber mulch. Some of them are as follows.
• Rubber mulch acts as a protective covering on hard surfaces.
• Rubber mulch makes the surface soft and just perfect for kids to play on it.
• It does not attract insects.
• It is easy to clean and easy to maintain.
• Rubber mulch is durable and affordable too.
For more information about rubber mulch you can call toll free at
888-492-7529
You can also contact Rubberecycle for their Playsafer rubber mulch that is being used at the white house.
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Tags: playground safety, playground surfaces, rubber mulch, tire recycling
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
Having a green garden is everybody’s dream. It is always great to be in a fresh environment.
By having a green garden, you will have a great atmosphere around you.
It might be difficult to maintain a good, clean and green garden. You need to water your garden regularly and keep it free from pests and weeds. We all know that maintaining a good garden needs lots and lots of hard work but it is not so any more.
By using rubber mulch, you can have your gardens free from pests and weeds. Rubber mulch is also useful for landscape and gardening. It is one of the best ways to keep your garden area safe from drastic climatic conditions.
Rubber mulch is made up of recycled tires. This mulch is also used on playground surfaces which reduces the possibility of accidents.
Rubber mulch on playground surfaces, act as a shock absorbent that keeps your kids safe while they are playing on them. Rubber mulch is just perfect for all hard surfaces. It remains as it is in all climatic conditions. Heavy rains cannot wash it away and storms cannot blow it off. Thus, rubber mulch is also used for landscapes.
Rubber mulch is superb for gardening. It does not attract insects and also need less maintenance. By using rubber mulch, it becomes easy for you to maintain a real green grass lawn for a longer period of time. Rubber mulch is easy to install and easy to use. It is available in various attractive colors that make it perfect for all surfaces.
Children like playing on colorful surfaces installed with rubber mulch. Rubber mulch is affordable and is easily available at Rubberecycle .
You can also buy rubber mulch from rubbermulch.com. It is a fast and easy method that saves your time and energy.
Tags: Mulch, rubber mulch, rubberecycle, tire mulch
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Wednesday, November 24th, 2010
Here are some commonly asked questions about using rubber mulch in landscaping. The best part of using rubber mulch is it’s clean, not dirty like bark or soil. Some have tried to discredit rubber mulch as a good choice to use in your yard.
Rubber Mulch protects soil by insulating it all year round. It’s ideal now before the ground freezes to protect tree roots and plants.
In growing season, rubber mulch keeps weeds out. Weeds can germinate in wood mulch but cannot grow in rubber. This makes your job easier.
Rubber Mulch is made of 100% tire rubber, and will never decompose or crumble.
How about cost compared to other landscaping material? In the long run, Rubber Mulch will save you money. After an initial investment that may be more costly than wood mulch, Rubber Mulch will never need to be replaced for a lifetime.
Rubber mulch is ideal for landscaping.
Tags: landscaping, Mulch, Rubber, rubber mulch
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Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
If you’re like me it’s troubling that there are a lot of political signs on lawns that seem like a big waste. Especially now that the elections are over. I’ve thought about ways that the signs could be reused. Maybe cities can collect signs, paint them over and store them. Politicians could rent them out.
In some cities in Oregon, you can recycle most plastic political yard signs by taking them apart. You can recycle the plastic part that is the rigid, corrugated plastic.
The other type of political sign is made of a thin plastic film. According to an article about the topic you can recycle these type of signs with recyclable grocery bags. You can find recycling dropoffs at some grocery or other stores (I think I’ve seen them at Costco).
Recycling signs can make a difference. “While its true plastic can biodegrade, most plastic items take between 500 and 1000 years to decompose, taking up space for several generations. According to Roseburg Disposal, recycling one ton of plastic saves 7.4 cubic yards of landfill space.”
We’re fans of reusing materials whenever possible. Like Plastic Barrels Recycled Into Playground Swings, Recycled Rubber Sinks, or recycled tires that get turned into rubber for curbs or playground surfaces.
See the article for more ideas: http://www.kmtr.com/news/local/story/Most-political-signs-can-be-recycled-avoid-the/OgiJZUUZek-6Ot1vo0KPJg.cspx?rss=191
Tags: Oregon, Recycling, rubber mulch, Waste Management
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
Delaware is phasing in a new curbside recycling mandate that will begin next year. The measure was signed Tuesday by Gov. Jack Markell. Under the new law, which will be phased in requires all waste haulers to offer curbside recycling pickups. They have to comply by Sept. 15, 2011. The service will be offered to single family homes, restaurants and bars. Later it will go to multi-family dwellings by January 1, 2013, and remaining businesses by Jan. 1, 2014. Recycling will not be required for residents – just waste collectors to offer the service.
Another part of the law is ending the bottle bill that charged a 5-cent deposit. Instead the state will charge 4-cents a bottle, in a fee that will be non-refundable. This starts on Dec. 1, but will expire in 2014. Proceeds will go to support initial recycling work. Republicans have alleged that the new fee is a camouflaged tax that could face a court challenge.
Tags: curbside recycling, Delaware, Recycling
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