Playground Mulch and safety of Children
Playgrounds are places of fun. But they can become places of disaster also. It has been observed that thousands of accidents occur on playgrounds where our young and not so young indulge in boisterous and carefree play. There is always the lurking danger of heavy falls during the course of play. The resultant injuries sometimes results even in death.
But the invention of playground safety mulch has become a boon since the rubber particles, if spread in a proper manner on playgrounds, can act as a cushion that can absorb even the heaviest of falls. Since the advent of this unique material, playground related fatalities have come down by a great deal. In addition, rubber mulch is highly durable, prevents weeds and pests, resists natural elements like wind and rains and maintained easily.
Rubber mulch is obtained from used rubber tire treads. The material is put through high temperature and pressure in order to remove the chemical remnants and other contaminants. It is easy to install, cheaper to maintain and safer to use than traditional mulches. Colored rubber mulch combines beauty and practicality with safety features. It is no wonder that playground safety and rubber mulch has become almost synonymous with one another.
