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Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
The 2012 presidential primaries are underway, and as each primary and caucus passes, the race tightens between frontrunners Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum, and Newt Gingrich. As US citizens we are granted the privilege of choosing our leader and representative, and as such, voting must be taken seriously. Before voting, US citizens should try to educate themselves about the positions of the candidates and where they stand on important issues. As users of Rubberecycle rubber mulch know all too well, the well-being of the environment is of utmost importance, and it is important to know how the candidates view the preservation of our planet.
Mitt Romney is of the opinion that the solution to the environmental problem lies in a market approach; allowing for growth in clean energy in the United States, thereby releasing us from our dependence on oil-rich countries. He maintains that significant investment will have to be made in research and development of natural energy sources in order to help this sector grow. He is also against the Kyoto Protocol, believing that it will cause jobs to leave the United States.
Rick Santorum does not believe that global warming is a true phenomenon. He supports energy production within the United States, and is a strong advocate of increased oil and gas exploration and increased drilling for oil and natural gas. He also does not believe that the government should choose which resources people are allowed to use.
Newt Gingrich has been flip-flopping on the issue of global warming. Prior to 2008 he firmly testified more than once through speech and actions that he did believe in the phenomenon of global warming, and supported cap-and-trade programs. In 2008 he shifted his view and denied the theory of global warming. He strongly supports both onshore and offshore drillings, as well as a rapid expansion of nuclear energy, hydrogen energy, wind, and solar energy.
When voting for a candidate it is important to take their environmental views into account, because it affects more than just the next four years, it can affect our children’s future. In collaboration with all the candidates views’ Rubberecycle has been jump-starting the green revolution in business by offering a superior product that is made entirely from recycled materials.
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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.
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Friday, February 10th, 2012
The Super Bowl and the football season are the highlight of the year for many. With emotions running high and a night of Super Bowl parties, it was a moment in sports history to see the Giants win. For the fans, a late night ended in a morning cleanup. For the workers in the Meadowlands, however, the real job lay ahead – cleaning up hundreds of pounds of confetti, and the remains of snacks and souvenirs. The artificial turf in the stadium made their job that much easier.
With new advances in technology, artificial turf and rubber mulch flooring is becoming more and more popular, as everyone from sports teams to horse arena owners see the many benefits of the flooring.
Artificial turf was first introduced to MLB in 1966, when the Astrodome in Houston, Texas received a flooring of AstroTurf. This was to accommodate the fact that the indoor stadium did not receive enough sunlight for natural grass to grow. After its huge success, many teams in the MLB and NFL soon followed suit. The flooring allowed for indoor stadiums, and greatly reduced maintenance costs. The Patriots, Giants and Jets, and Bengals, actually switched from AstroTurf to natural grass before reverting to a next-generation artificial surface.
Today neighborhood parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields are following the example of the pros with Playsafer rubber mulch. Touted to increase playground safety with added shock absorbency, and the low maintenance required, the new playground flooring is all the rage. Unlike other options, the playground surface does not have to be mowed, watered, or repaired. As kids today watch the Super Bowl and other pro sports, they are reignited with an enthusiasm for organized sports, and there’s no better way to play than on rubber mulch playground flooring.
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Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
In a world where children are saddled with homework and computers, the NRPA plays an important role in maintaining a safe and pleasant environment for children to play in. The NRPA, otherwise known as the National Recreation and Park Association, has made it its mission to advance parks, recreation, and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people. They work to pass needed bills and reforms in Congress, publish a popular magazine, and take care of many other aspects to further their cause. A highlight of the year is the annual NRPA Congress and Exposition.
This year’s show was held in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 1 -3. The show boasts exhibitions from the biggest names in the eco-friendly and parks industries, as well as seminars and a chance to exchange ideas with experts from around the country. Rubberecycle was in attendance at this year’s show, educating Parks officials and Eco-conservers about the benefits of rubber mulch for children and the environment.
The NRPA Congress and Exposition was the source of many interesting and instructive topics. Among the many topics discussed were a certified playground safety inspector course, aquatic facility operator course, and many other educational sessions. A Fun Run and Walk 5k through Atlanta’s premiere community park also took place on the last day of the convention. Rubber mulch is always a source of much hype at the shows, where experts expound on its many benefits in preventing playground injuries in children, and the fact that it is extremely environmentally responsible, being made from recycled tires.
Rubberecycle always makes sure to be a presence at shows such as those sponsored by the NRPA because they are more than just commercial trade shows; they have the best interests of communities at heart. By spreading the word of Playsafer mulch, more communities can offer their children truly safe and clean places to play.
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Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
The Green Revolution has become a trend, a hip, in thing to do. The fact of the matter is that many people who are going green don’t even know why they’re doing it, and what climate change has to do with using a different brand of soap. For any true environmentalist, it’s important to understand the background behind the Green Revolution.
Over the last twenty years scientists have discovered increased temperatures around the world. They have come up with a well-supported theory to back this phenomenon. Above the earth there floats an ozone layer, a layer that protects the planet from harmful UV rays released by the sun. In the 1980s scientists gathered data showing depletion of the ozone layer, and this would allow more UV rays to reach the earth. Scientists have also found that greenhouse gases (otherwise known as pollution and other unclean gases) emitted by humans is compounding the problem, as the gases are trapped by the ozone layer, further causing a rise in temperature. This effect has come to be known as global warming.
We’ve seen the effect of global warming during the last few years, with an alarming amount of natural disasters and freak weather storms, ranging from tsunamis to hurricanes. Scientists fear that if left unchecked, global warming could melt the polar ice caps and bring untold damage onto planet earth. This is where going green comes in. The philosophy behind the Green Revolution is that every little bit of pollution that is prevented, and eco-friendly products used will help prevent global warming.
Although scientists agree upon the global warming theory internationally, not everyone is convinced. Many people still go about their daily lives blissfully unaware, or choosing not to believe the destruction that is being wrought. Many manufacturers, however, are working to make the world a greener place with eco-friendly products. Enter rubber mulch.
Rubber mulch is, in essence, recycled tires that are ground into chips and cleansed from metal bits and toxins. The mulch is extremely useful for landscaping, horse arena flooring, and playground flooring. Aside for the fact that it is environmentally friendly, rubber tire mulch also has many benefits that are making consumers into fans, even if they aren’t green-conscious people.
Every item that is recycled can help planet earth clean up and prevent global warming. By using rubber mulch, consumers will enjoy its many benefits, and rest at ease with the knowledge that they are helping to prevent catastrophic global warming.
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Thursday, January 12th, 2012
It’s always nice when communities come together for a good cause, and even more heartwarming when that cause is meant to better the lives of children, our future. The WSCF, or Wright Stuff Community Foundation is helping to construct a One Step Ahead and Prime Time Preschool Playground near Norwood Public School.
The playground consisted of a fence and play structure that had been installed in a gravel and weed filled yard. Originally meant for physical and occupational therapy services, the yard was in no way strong enough to stand up to the daily use it sees. Despite the efforts of dedicated teachers over the last nine years, the yard featured an unruly and out of control elm tree and some hacked out foot paths.
Nikki McCluer used drives to raise money that would whip the playground into shape. She started by asking a Norwood resident to remove the pesky elm tree. This was followed by a huge overhaul that involved leveling a gravel hill that had been the cause of many a scraped knee, paving wide, smooth footpaths for bicycles and jogging, and laying a flooring of rubber mulch.
The rubber mulch was the finishing touch to making a playground that is beautiful and safe. A big improvement over the former gravel, the mulch is pretty to look at, soft and bouncy for easy running and playing, and shock absorbent for less skinned knees. This was perhaps the greatest obstacle faced in the renovation of the playground, but it was donated by the Telluride School District from an unused stash. Two construction companies volunteered their services in hauling the mulch to its new home. Although there are other playground surface options, McCluer worked hard to obtain rubber mulch flooring, as this would provide optimal safety for the children at play in the new playground.
Many volunteers gave of their time, with the Norwood football team doing the heavy lifting of moving the playground equipment, and companies giving the foundation great deals. The organizers are now using the cold winter weather to take a step back and enjoy the accomplishments before the finishing touches that will come in the spring. They plan to install a sandbox, benches, plants, and an outdoor art area.
Come spring, Nikki McCluer will be able to enjoy the knowledge that due to her hard work, the children of Norwood will have a safe place to play and explore.
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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.
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Thursday, December 29th, 2011
Rubber mulch is known to be excellent for playground flooring, landscaping, and as flooring in horse arenas. What many people don’t know is that rubber is also widely used in shooting ranges, both for flooring and as a backstop.
In a shooting range it is very important to have the place built from the right materials because a mistake could be dangerous. Rubber mulch chips are great for ballistic range backstops in rifle and pistol ranges. This is because the rubber encapsulates the bullet and prevents ricocheting. It also lessens the amount of dangerous atmospheric lead dust that rises from the back wall when a bullet is shot, and it provides good acoustics, absorbing the sound somewhat. Unlike other materials such as wood, recycled rubber mulch as a backstop will never rot, and it discourages insect and rodent infestation.
Many indoor ranges make use of rubber mulch in their flooring, too, with about two feet of ground rubber. Many ranges also mimic the flooring that is used in horse arenas, with a clay or packed earth base that is layered with sand, mixed with mulch. Many arenas also have sprinkler systems that hose down the floor before the ride to minimize the amount of dust that is kicked up. Doing the same in a shooting range will prevent the risk of fire. It is important to note, however, that rubber flooring should not be used in a shooting range where incendiary rounds are shot.
In an outdoor pit where there is gravel flooring, it is very important to layer another material on top of the gravel, because gravel will cause bullets to ricochet. It is recommended to use sand, rubber, or a mixture of the two.
Recycled rubber has many uses on the shooting range, and will keep the area safe and soundproof.
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Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
In today’s society, children are constantly being labeled with various terms. They may have Asperger’s syndrome if they’re too shy, sensory issues if they’re too touchy, or ADD if they’re too jumpy. However, even well adjusted children with no labels are often clumsy and uncoordinated and can easily trip. Playgrounds, while built for children to play in, also pose numerous obstacles that children can easily fall over. Rubber curbs and rubber bond can help prevent some of these scrapes and bruises.
Rubber curbs are used to cordon off areas of the playground, especially when rubber mulch chips are used for the flooring. As opposed to wooden or plastic curbs, the rubber variety is flexible, and bends under pressure. The rubber curbs are pliable, and bend, helping children regain their balance after losing their footing. Playsafer rubber curbs come in a variety of colors, adding a pop of cheer, and coordinating with the rest of the playground equipment.
Rubber bond is a form of playground flooring that is extremely popular due to its many qualities. It is made by spreading a layer of rubber chips which is then covered by a layer of rubber combined with a high quality polyurethane bond. The result is a smooth, clean floor that has the safety features of rubber mulch chips. Aside for the aesthetic appeal, rubber bond is a flat, smooth floor that leaves virtually no room for tripping by clumsy children. It allows children to run free, secure in the knowledge of sure footing.
Rubber bond also provides the perfect surface for activities such as biking, roller blading, jump rope, etc. With rubber bond, children can take playing to a new level with the perfect surface for any activity.
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Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Thanksgivings has passed, and the holiday shopping season is officially underway. Everywhere you look there are ads for the latest and most exciting toys to please any child’s wildest dreams. While the classics like toy trains and dolls are nice, here are some innovative ideas that will please any child.
Ripstik
Relatively new to the summer paraphernalia scene, the Ripstik has quickly become a favorite of kids everywhere. It requires a delicate balancing act that, while fun, also strengthens kids’ muscle tone in their calves and legs. It has been described as a cross between a skateboard and a snowboard. The Ripstik is small and easy to store, but a helmet must be worn when the Ripstik is in use.
Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds
While this may be considered a pricier gift, in the long run rubber mulch pays for itself in more ways than one. Any kid will be ecstatic with a renovation of the playground, and parents will also enjoy the peace of mind that comes with the knowledge of playground safety. The extra shock absorbency in the mulch playground flooring helps prevent injuries, and with a variety of colors it looks great, too! Rubber mulch playground flooring is a gift that lasts.
Perplexus Maze Game
The Perplexus is addictive for children and adults alike, and the best part is that it has nothing to do with staring at a screen. A maze that is housed within a plastic ball, the aim is to get a small metal marble through a complicated maze using various maneuvers. It is highly addictive, but excellent for hand eye coordination.
With new and exciting toys coming out every year, it’s easy to lose track of what will make a good gift and go with the ones that offer the most lights and action. When purchasing holidays gifts, look for something like rubber mulch, something that will last.
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