Some schools and parks are replacing rubber mulch made from recycled tires.
Rubber
Poured-in-place rubber surfacing. rubber tiles or bonded rubber can add a beautiful and clean look to your play area while offering a safe soft surface to protect children from fall injuries. Rubber safety surfacing also creates a functional surface for gyms, tracks, and park paths.
By Nic Campesi
Mar 6, 2018 - 13:28
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Rubber mulch from recycled tires is a popular surface for playgrounds. While it has benefits, it...
Jul 10, 2017 - 09:45
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You probably already know that poured-in-place (PIP) rubber surfacing is the most popular...
Sep 22, 2015 - 21:27
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When I was a child, the memorable parts of my playground were the tall metal slide, the bank of...
Jul 22, 2015 - 13:58
A new Ecommerce website features recycled rubber surfacing kits for patch and repair on existing...
By Jay Beckwith
Mar 3, 2015 - 13:01
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Jay Beckwith, playground safety expert, suggests rubber safety surfaces increase injuries on the...
By Rolf Huber
Feb 9, 2015 - 15:33
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Many studies have been performed on recycled tire rubber and it's many uses. They are part of the...
Dec 22, 2014 - 10:00
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Have you ever driven by a beautiful new playground and thought “That looks really good. I wonder...
By Leo Shapiro
Oct 8, 2014 - 11:44
Old tires can pose problems for communities. Rubber mulch is one use of recycled tires to help keep...