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How Playground Mulch Prevents Injuries and Accidents

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Parents are extremely concerned about the safety features of the play ground area. There can be fatal accidents happening when children play very enthusiastically. It is the property of the surface material to determine the level of injury sustained. Rubber mulches play a vital role in safeguarding the interests of the children and other players using it. The cushioned surface will absorb all the shock leaving no injuries to the people use it. A playground cannot be safe more than having rubber mulch on its surface.

Rubber mulches are prepared by the recycling methods employed in tire industries. They do not harm the environment in any way. People can employ these rubber mulches on the ground surfaces for about 20 to 25 years and can still send it to the factory for recycling. It is highly advised to have a detailed look on the components employed in the manufacturing of the rubber mulch. The playgrounds can obtain a superior look and feel with the improvement in the durability of the material. The players can have the peace of mind during the hard core practice sessions. Added to the credibility, White House has come forward in favor of the usage of rubber mulches. The First Lady of United States of America has expressed her willingness to employ rubber mulch on the playground and have praised the safety features of this product. She is very happy to know that her kids are secured while playing on the grounds where rubber mulch is employed.

“Cash for Clunkers” Means More Tires to Recycle into Mulch Says Rubberecycle

Monday, October 26th, 2009

A Press Release from PRWEB  regarding “Cash for Clunkers” Means More Tires to Recycle into Mulch Says Rubberecycle:

The popular “Cash for Clunkers” program helped the environment, but it also created a surplus of tires that are unsafe for the road. Millions of the tires from clunkers could end up in landfills as a result. Rubberecycle wants to help further the environmental benefits by recycling tires and turning them into mulch products that can be used for playgrounds and landscaping.

Lakewood, NJ October 20, 2009 — RubbeRecycle, a company that recycles tires into mulch for playgrounds, wants to extend the environmental benefits of the popular ‘Cash for Clunkers’ program. The program means over 800,000 cars were traded in for more fuel efficient models. The problem is that there are over 3 million tires from those cars that could end up in landfills.

Used tires can be managed in an environmentally sound manner by making tires into new products and finding new uses.
“RubbeRecycle uses advanced technology to turn tires into new products like playground surfaces, rubber curbing and landscaping mulch,” said Keith Sacks, Vice President of RubbeRecycle.

Cities have been using recycled tire mulch in parks for more than a decade now. The White House recently chose to do the same. They built an environmentally-friendly playground at the nation’s capital. The surface they used is the Rubberecycle’s Mulch, which came recommended by the National Recreation and Park Association and the International Play Equipment Manufacturer’s Association.

“The products made from recycled tires have been shown to be safe for kids and playgrounds. There have been more than a hundred studies over nearly two decades. It’s recommended by the EPA and Consumer Reports has given it two thumbs up. It’s safer than wood mulch, gravel and sand products,” says Sacks.

He went on to say that besides the green aspect, playground safety is a focus: “Playsafer passed the egg test. That is, we dropped an egg from the top of a 14 ft. playground. It landed on our 6-inch cushion of Playsafer, bounced, but did not break,” said Sacks.

The company currently processes between 10,000 and 12,000 tires a day and is designed to handle 2 million scrap tires annually.

About RubbeRecycle
RubbeRecycle introduced top quality rubber surfacing products to the commercial, residential and military markets in 1998. Our playground mulch conforms to all CPSC, ASTM, and IPEMA (The International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association) safety guidelines and is ADA approved. The pioneer in the tire recycling industry, RubbeRecycle utilizes the most advanced technology and equipment to recycle tires on site.

For more information and to see the many uses of recycled tire products, go to http://www.rubberecycle.com/

Press Contact
Keith Sacks – Sales Manager
Phone # 888-436-6846
Lakewood, NJ, 08701
http://www.rubberecycle.com/

A copy from the PRWEB press release at http://www.prweb.com/releases/playground/safety/prweb3079434.htm

Rubberecycle Mulch – passed the egg test. That is, we dropped an egg from the top of a 14  ft. playground. It landed on our 6-inch cushion of Rubberecycle Playsafer mulch, bounced, but did not break

RubberMulch and it`s Usage in Playgrounds and Landscaping

Monday, October 12th, 2009

Recycled rubber tires from rubberecycle are used to make mulch and applied at surfaces for any play area, landscape or in the gardens. The mulch will provide a safer area for the children to play. They can be found in various forms. The rubber is a spongy material which acts like a cushion when some one falls on the ground. This will reduce the risk of injuries to the players. These rubber mulch from rubberecycle.com are environmental friendly products with a longer life span of about 20 years. They are cost effective and the waste rubber materials are converted in to useful products. There are absolutely no toxic substances released from this kind of products.

The manufacturing process of these rubber mulches is very simple. Hence, the price is really worthwhile  when compared to other flooring materials. The maintenance work involved here is very less. They also look to be very attractive and various colors can be added to it. Vibrant colors will make your landscape and garden area to look bright. They prevent the growth of weeds and other forms of grasses. However, the usage of rubber mulch is infinite to count.

Role of Parents in maintaining Playground Safety

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

Playgrounds are meant for enjoyment. Children wish to play and spend their evenings in the playground. Parents do take greater care in the issues regarding a play area. If the area is not well protected or secured, parents will not allow their children to play there. Gone are the days where people used traditional methods to keep the play area safe. However, with the introduction of rubber mulch, the playground safety has been increased enormously. They offer protection by all means to the people who use the area.

The installation of rubber mulches on their surface will improve the playing conditions. It will reduce the risk of injuries. They are very similar to wood mulch but prepared from the rubber materials that are thrown away. By this way, environment is protected from the toxic substances that are given away by burning the waste rubber materials. All these are converted in to rubber mulch through a special process. They are so soft and do not create any forms of injuries when fallen down. It prevents the growth of weeds and has a longer life period. They are cost effective and offer a pleasant area for all.

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