Archive for the 'Rubber Wear Mats' Category

Home Playground Injuries on the Rise

Tuesday, March 13th, 2012

A recent study reviewed by WebMD, one of the internet’s most respected medical resources, finds that playground injuries sustained on home playgrounds are often a lot more serious than those in public playgrounds. The reason for this is that home playgrounds often don’t have adequate landing equipment like that found in a public playground. WebMD [...]

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 CPSC and ADA Approve Rubber Mulch

Thursday, January 12th, 2012

Many people purchase rubber mulch for playgrounds for different reasons; aesthetic appeal, low maintenance, financial practicality, and various other reasons. Perhaps one of the main pros of rubber mulch is its childhood safety. It is well known that the extra shock absorbency found in rubber mulch flooring helps enforce playground safety by preventing injury from [...]

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 [...]

Rubber Mulch Eases Storm Clean-Up

Monday, October 31st, 2011

The Northeast was subject to an October storm this past week that broke records set by previous storms. Never before had there been an October storm that hit with such power, dumping an unprecedented amount of up to eighteen inches of snow on trees still heavy with leaves. The Governors of Connecticut and New Jersey [...]

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 Flooring Makes Clean Up from Irene Easier

Thursday, September 8th, 2011

It is safe to say that Hurricane Irene was one of the worst natural disasters to hit the northeast in years. States of Emergency were declared, and gas stations and supermarkets were emptied of flashlights, canned food, and the like. It may have been exciting to prepare for, but the aftermath left a path of [...]

Rubber Mulch and its Common Benefits

Tuesday, October 5th, 2010

Mulch means the protective covering given to the ground or soil to prevent wear and tear of the soil and to enhance it. Rubber mulch is made from the used rubber tires and is used for laying over the ground or soil of the playground, landscapes or garden. Rubber mulch is used to cover kids’ [...]

Some Basic Information about Rubber Mulch

Saturday, July 10th, 2010

In this post you will find some basic information about rubber mulch. Do you know what rubber mulch is? Rubber mulch which is also known as tire mulch is manufactured from old tires. Old and used tires are a big hazard for the environment. Rubber mulch which is made from old tires is beneficial in [...]

How to get an Evergreen Lawn?

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

Every family wants to have an evergreen lawn or back yard in their home. But maintaining it green is a pretty difficult task. There are many things which should be done to maintain an evergreen lawn. One has to water it regularly, keep it pest free and trim it. Have you ever heard of a [...]