Archive for the ‘Reuse’ Category
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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Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Horse racing and training is more than an occupation. It’s an art. Any horse owner or trainer knows that horses are expensive, as is their upkeep. Being negligent or not investing in the best for your horse is a bad decision, when your horse’s safety and well being is at stake. That’s why you can only get the best flooring for a horse arena. The best is rubber mulch.
When building an arena, it’s important to get the horse footing right, because if the ground is too deep the horse can strain a tendon, and not deep enough won’t provide cushioning for the horse to do really hard work. There are different options for flooring in a horse arena, some of which are sand, sand with additives, and rubber mulch. Rubber mulch mixed with sand is the most attractive option for many horse owners for a variety of reasons.
Rubber tracks for racing are known to give an extra spring, and give the best running time. They also have an advantage over sand that there is minimal dust kicked up. The best known way to control dust is with sprinklers and water. Using rubber mulch saves much time and effort spent on controlling dust that is kicked up from sand.
Some horse owners with outdoor arenas have found that black mulch flooring gets hot in the middle of the day in the summer, and horses can’t be rode on it. However, this isn’t a problem for those that don’t ride in the heat of the day regardless. Also, today’s rubber mulch is manufactured in various colors that don’t absorb the sun and get as hot as black. Another solution is to mix the mulch with sand, which will reduce the heat.
The last factor which some horse owners may balk at is the expense of rubber mulch. However, most quickly realize that the mulch pays for itself within a few years, as it requires little or no maintenance and replenishing, as opposed to other flooring options for horse arenas. As time passes, more and more horse owners are realizing that the smart solution for flooring in a horse arena is rubber mulch.
Tags: horse arena footing, mulch for horse arena, rubber mulch
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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.
Contact Rubberecycle
Corporate Headquarters
1985 Rutgers University Blvd.
Lakewood, NJ 08701
1.888.436.6846
1.732.363.0600
Fax: 732.370.4247
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Tags: playground safety, playground surfaces, rubber mulch, tire recycling
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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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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
This is a simple recycling idea that I hope to see at more hotels. The New York Palace Hotel is a luxury hotel with fancy soap for each guest. But if you’ve been at hotels very often you’re aware of how much soap gets thrown away or stays in a closet somewhere. Now the hotel is doing something with that soap – it’s recycling.
The New York Palace has partnered with and Clean the World to implement the program. It will help people in third world countries where the soap will be sent. The soap will be sanitized and then given to homeless shelters and impoverished people around the world.
Clean the World estimates that the hotel will provide over 25,000 bars of soap monthly to underprivileged people in desperate need of soap, while simultaneously diverting 28 tons of landfill waste and recycling over four tons of plastic each year.
You can get involved. Donate soap and shampoo to: http://www.cleantheworld.org/contribute.asp or find out about becoming a Recycling Partner: http://www.cleantheworld.org/partners.asp
Think of the impact we could have on the world through this simple act – not only abroad but in our own country.
Save the trees with rubber mulch recycled tire surfacing.
Tags: Business, Environment, New York Palace Hotel, Recycling
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Monday, May 10th, 2010
It’s about that time of year for graduation and some students and schools are going green for the special event. Some colleges use recycled paper but still others take it another step further to recycling graduation gowns.
Students are recycling their graduation gowns and even their graduation hats. New products are easier on the earth. They’re not made from polyester that is made from petroleum. Some are even made from recycled plastic.
Still, about 100 schools out of 1,500 ordered the green option. Some even get the gowns washed (with biodegradeable detergent of course) and use them for another graduate.
The company Jostens offers biodegradable gowns in 6 colors. Gowns made of plastic bottles are available only in black for now. The price? Just a few dollars more than the traditional gown.
Go to the University of Vermont bookstore, and you’ll see a gown on display that shows 23 plastic bottles. That’s how many it takes to make it.
Read more at:
http://www.thestarpress.com/article/20100507/LIFESTYLE/5070311/1024/RSS04
We recycle tires into rubber mulch for many purposes from playgrounds to horse arenas. Not only is it safer but it’s better for the environment.
Is your college going green for graduation? If not, let them know you’d like the option! Please tell us about the efforts your school goes to when it comes to recycling.
Tags: Go Green, graduation, Recycle, rubber mulch
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Here’s a great idea from Nevada City, California – recycle bikes, teach kids new skills and help people in need. The project is being funded by a $1.4 million anonymous donation. It includes a new building that is a being made to house a bike workshop at a local middle school. People really got into it too (wish there were pictures). At the groundbreaking ceremony, there were bicycle helmets mixed with hard hats.
The workshop will teach students how to fix old bikes for school credit. Then they’ll donate the bikes to people who need one. I hope they’ll also consider letting people borrow the bikes to ride around town. I’m sure lots of useable bikes go into landfills and this is a positive program because it gets them back into workable condition.
This city was started during the California gold rush in the 1800s and has lots of bicycle paths and a yearly bicycle race. Hopefully this idea catches on in other cities too. Emissions can be reduced by 2 % to 4% by just a 1% switch from car to bike trips. So it really helps our environment when we choose bikes over cars.
See more at http://www.theunion.com/article/20100503/BREAKINGNEWS/100509956/1053/rss
Rubberecycle recycles old tires and makes them into rubber mulch and other products.
Tags: bicycle, Recycling, rubberecycle
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Thursday, April 22nd, 2010
Earth Day is today – happy Earth Day everyone. Today, April 22, is the official day designed to inspire awareness and appreciation for the environment.
There is even a flag to commemorate the day.
Earth Day was founded 40 years ago by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson and is now observed all over the world. Many communities celebrate Earth Week with a week of environment-related activities. This started out small but has become big — bigger than anyone anticipated.
Nelson said: “Earth Day worked because of the spontaneous response at the grassroots level. We had neither the time nor resources to organize 20 million demonstrators and the thousands of schools and local communities that participated. That was the remarkable thing about Earth Day. It organized itself.”
Stimulus money is now being offered for installing alternative energy sources in homes and businesses, updating to more environmentally friendly appliances and other actions. Check your state for details about the tax rebates that are available. This makes it more affordable to save energy and over the long term will keep costs down.
Part of celebrating Earth Day is about education – letting people know what they can do to preserve resources. We believe in recycling. We took a waste product — tires and have kept them out of landfills. Rubber Mulch is a unique rubber granule formulated of 100% recycled tire rubber, and has a multitude of uses! It is now used as playground safety surfacing, landscape mulch, and arena footing. Rubber mulch is secure, resilient, and virtually indestructible. It’s also part of looking at a long-term solution.
Go green this Earth Day – support recycled products, reduce consumption and get educated on other ways to celebrate and participate in this day!
Tags: Earth Day, Recycling, rubber mulch
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