Archive for the 'Playground' Category

Origin and Importance of Rubber Mulch

Monday, September 21st, 2009

Rubber mulch is manufactured from recycled tires and finds varied uses. Rubber mulch is a long lasting alternative when compared to wood mulch. Available in different natural and trendy colors they sometimes resemble wood chips and shredded wood mulch. They are also available in different shapes and sizes and also in the form of chips, [...]

The 4 Great Uses of Rubber Mulch

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Wood has been the dominating material for mulching, however with the introduction of rubber mulches the whole idea of mulching has changed. Extracted from recycled tires rubber mulches find multiple uses. Here are some of the most places where rubber mulches are used widely.
1. To make playgrounds a safer place for your children rubber mulching can serve as the [...]

Where can you use rubber mulch?

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

Rubber mulch is derived from rubber treads. Made from recycled tires rubber mulch help us not only in protecting the environment but also make the community a safer place to live in. If you are wondering how rubber mulch can be used then here are some of the most popular uses of this product.

● Playground [...]

3 DIY Steps for Your Baby’s Play Area

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

The economy these days make it difficult for most parents to buy their baby a mini playground set. However, the availability of DIY shops across the states makes it affordable and easy to make a play area for your baby.
Making use of your baby’s existing toys and readily available materials, you can finish the play [...]

4 Major Benefits of Rubber Mulch

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

1. Rubber mulch is child-friendly
Rubber mulch is an effective shock absorber. Using rubber mulch for flooring, especially in playgrounds and kiddie gyms, will definitely lessen the number of accidents and fall-related injuries.
Rubber mulch is also non-toxic, so it’s safe to allow toddlers and young children to enjoy themselves on rubber mulch [...]

Your Own Home Gym in 3 Steps with Rubber Mulch

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Credit crunch eating into your budget for some of life’s luxuries? No matter how much you tighten your belt, do not sacrifice anything that has to do with your health or that of your family’s. If you do, you’d end up with a lot more (medical) bills than you started out with.
So now that your [...]

Rubber Mulch for Production Props

Tuesday, December 9th, 2008

Prop-making for theater, including small-scale school productions, requires a lot of people and time. Moreover, the better you want your sets to look, the more money you are expected to spend. The sad thing is, most spectacular props and backdrops you create are usually never used again!
Common materials
The most common materials used for prop-making include [...]

Children and Health: Encouraging Fitness in Your Backyard

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

It’s great if your children are active in community sports or are part of athletic teams in school. Although they are given the time to formally train, children usually get jitters before a competition like pro athletes do. They’d like to practice as much as they can. It is a good idea to provide them [...]

4 Reasons for Public Schools to Encourage Rubber Drives

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

While newspaper drives still rank as the top fundraising activity, rubber drives help the environment and the recycled output can directly benefit the school.
Rubber drive
It is a great idea to introduce the idea of holding a rubber drive. The results are tangible things that the children can appreciate. You won’t have to force them to [...]

Rubber Mulch Fast Facts

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

I have taken quite an interest in rubber mulch lately because I am awed by its many uses. Here are the things I learned about this wonderful discovery:
Fast Fact No. 1: Tires yield rubber mulch
Well, almost any tire, that is. Rubber mulch is derived from thin slivers of waste rubber called buffings. Little nuggets of [...]