Truth about Rubber Mulch
A recent statistics reveal that around 300 million tires are being thrown away every year in USA. They play a vital role in damaging the environment. Any kind of rubber tires can be recycled into rubber mulch and they are available in various shapes and sizes. Some of them are pellets, chips, shreds etc. The entire process is called devulcanization which employs heating mechanisms, softening agents and other chemicals. They can be laid for 1 to 2 inches over the landscape area and can reduce the dust and noise to a greater extent. It acts an excellent shock absorber in the play areas. This reduces the risk injury to a great extent.It prevents the growth of any weeds and still allows water and other nutrients for the plants. However, on absorbing water, it does not float away and shows high resistance to fading. It does not decompose and the lifespan is an expected 20 to 25 years. Recent researches prove that rubber mulch is not toxic and can be safely used even though it comprises of chemicals. They do not burn out easily and there are more number of play areas that quickly shift their focus in switching over to rubber mulch.
