Archive for the 'recycled rubber mulch' 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. [...]

Gym Floors for Summer Workouts

Wednesday, April 4th, 2012

Sniff the air. Take a deep breath and fill your lungs with warm, vibrant spring air. Nothing could be more refreshing. Spring is the happiest time of the year, as people brighten up along with the weather outside. Children walk with a spring in their step counting down the days to camp and summer fun, [...]

Spring Cleaning

Monday, March 19th, 2012

It’s that time of year: the weather is getting warmer and the trees are starting to bloom. Because spring has made an early entrance this year many are getting a head start on their spring cleaning, airing out the house from the dust and junk that’s been collected over the course of the winter. While [...]

Maintenance of Rubber Tires on Bikes

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

This year’s mild winter gave many cyclists the opportunity to ride bikes a lot more than in a conventional winter. Professional bikes can be expensive and hold personal value. It is important to maintain the bike properly so that it lives a long life. During the winter a bike should not be stored in the [...]

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 [...]