Some Benefits of Rubber Mulch
Rubbermulch.com manufactures a type of mulch made from 100% recycled rubber. Waste tire buffing or nuggets of rubber from wholly ground tires, after having their steel bands removed. Buffings are generally thin slivers of rubber. Nuggets range in size from 10mm to 32mm or 3/8” to ¼”
BENEFITS
- Does not blow away
- Does not float away
- Does not decay
- Does not sink into the ground
- Does not feed house insects
- Does smell, mat or mould
- Impedes weed growth
- Water and nutrients permeate
- Sage for flowers, plants and pets
- Improves landscaping
- Many designer colors available.
- Saves time, money and the back.
- Lasts many years
- Good for playgrounds (twice the cushioning effect of sand or gravel)
- Cost effective.
- Safe for children
BEWARE
As we have seen, rubber mulch is made from ground up recycled tires and therefore it has generated a lot of discussion on its use, and the consequent dangers and risks. There are two schools of thought on this issue. One thought says that it is beneficial to use rubber mulch. The manufacturers of rubber mulch have commissioned this study. On the other hand, an independent school of thought says that it is toxic and dangerous.
