Archive for the 'Environment' Category

Homemade Recycling

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Rubberecycle mulch is known to be the gold standard in eco-friendly products, made from recycled tires. However, buying commercially manufactured products is not the only way to recycle and reuse. There are many cost-effective and environmentally responsible ways to recycle goods right in your home, and come out with great results. Table Centerpiece Parties always [...]

Rotating Home for Solar Energy

Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012

As the rich get richer and technology gets more advanced, there are more and more creative ways to conserve the environment’s resources. A house for sale in upstate New York is a prime example of this. Located within walking distance of the Mohonk preserve, which offers 1,000 acres of scenic hiking and rock climbing, this [...]

Recycled Rubber for the End Consumer

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

The Green Revolution is all the rage today, as companies come up with innovative ways to recycle. Rubber, in particular, is being recycled more and more, with second and even third lives. Rubber is a substance that is easy to recycle due to its hardiness and the many uses it can have. Rubber tires are [...]

Eco Friendly Homes

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Going green is all the rage these days, but some people take it to a new level, investing thousands, and even millions of dollars into houses that are energy efficient. It is understandable to purchase rubber mulch flooring for playgrounds, as the material is recycled, and safer, and this can be done for any playground, [...]

Black Friday Fever

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

The Friday after Thanksgiving is in itself a holiday in America, maybe even greater than Thanksgiving itself. It’s called Black Friday. Black Friday is known for offering ridiculously low deals on electronics, along with other random goods. What some consumers don’t know is that Black Friday offers a lot more than just electronics. You can [...]

A Greener Lifestyle

Wednesday, October 5th, 2011

As the Green Revolution keeps gaining steam, it is spreading to all areas of daily living, from household products to the way we eat. There are some that are gaining instant popularity for their eco-friendly aspects as well as for their aesthetic appeal and other features. Rubber Mulch playground surface Playgrounds of old were built [...]

The Life of a Rubber Tire

Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

Tires are one of those objects that are an integral part of our lives and are used daily, yet we barely notice them. That is, until they dysfunction. Children live on their bikes during summer time, and our entire lifestyle is based upon the ability to drive. All this hinges on rubber tires. The first [...]

A New Age: Recycled Rubber Mulch

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

If you think about it, rubber tires have pretty exotic lives. They are manufactured in far off countries and molded to fit cars. Before being sold, tires are polished and shined to look their best in the showroom, and then they are subject to dirt and grime as they transport their passengers. After living an [...]

Rubber Mulch and other Mulch Options for Gardening

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Strategically placed landscaping and flowing ferns are beautiful additions to any home or property, but no garden grows on its own. As any gardener or landscaper knows, a well tended garden takes hours of work and effort. A big part of making sure your garden is healthy and thriving comes with proper mulching. Mulching helps [...]

Rubber Mulch: Eco Friendly Flooring

Friday, August 26th, 2011

As society gets more progressive and forward thinking, eco-friendly products are everywhere, with people purchasing everything from environmentally conscious cleaning agents to organic foods. Now the go green movement is making a statement in the world of playground equipment. Until now, the traditional playground was floored with either grass or a combination of natural landscaping [...]