Archive for the 'Environment' Category

Recycled Rubber in Apparel and Accessories

Thursday, May 17th, 2012

In the world of fashion trends come and go with the seasons, and designers rise and fall like the tides, riding the waves as long as they can before looking for new inspirations. Currently, a major trend is the use of rubber in fashion apparel and accessories. Rubber accents take ordinary designs and raise them [...]

Rubber Flooring for Spas

Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes the serene thought of sun soaked beaches and endless vacations. The fact is that many people need vacations, albeit small ones, more frequently than once a year. There are constant stresses that come up in life, and to function at full efficiency a quick vacation [...]

Countries and Their Products

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

History defines cultures, nations, and people. Many historic inventions have changed lives and continue to be sources of pride for countries everywhere, even becoming symbolic of the country. Rubber was originally used by Indians in Haiti as soles to waterproof their footgear. Today, Indian rubber drives billions of dollars in commerce through thousands of products. [...]

The Origins of Rubber Mulch

Saturday, February 11th, 2012

Rubber mulch is manufactured only after a tire has been worn to death and has traveled the world. It is a long journey from the plantations where rubber is harvested to the playground mulch that graces the neighborhood playground. Natural rubber, also known as India rubber or caoutchouc, is tapped from trees like sap. An [...]

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 [...]