Recycling Makes Great Tire Swings & Rubber Mulch for Playgrounds

Recycled tires can be shredded and turned into ground cover for outdoor playgrounds, school yards, and cushioning material under wooden swing sets in a residential setting. This type of ground cover is very attractive in appearance and available in several colors. Plus, it will last much longer that shredded mulch or pea gravel. The use of rubber mulch on playgrounds in many school districts is now the most popular choice as it very cost effective not to mention the fact that children love it. It is almost becoming standard at every new playground. Sometimes, the rubber mulch, which is shredded recycled tires, is spread over the play area just like mulch. This material can help to prevent injury on the playground as it offers a cushion that helps to reduce the impact if the child falls. Playground rubber mulch is often generally smaller in size than landscape rubber mulch. You want you kids to be safe and protected at all times while playing on their wooden swing sets, especially if they take a small fall onto the ground. Rubber mulch has a lot of give. It provides a great springy cushion in case of spills. If you stand on it and bounce up and down slightly, you will feel the give that provides your kids with the added protection wood chips and gravel can’t. This helps give parents piece of mind while their kids are playing!

Tire swings have been around for generations and many of us can recall those fond memories from our own childhood years. Suspended from a big branch of an old tree makes tire swings fun for kids of all ages. While it is true that children need to keep active, it won't be a chore when they can ride an animal shaped tire swing like a horse, airplane, t-rex or even a motorcycle tire swing! Today you can purchase a wide assortment of animal shaped tires swings made from recycled tires. What a fantastic way to make good use of an old tire and keep it out of the landfills. Recycling old tires is easy when they are sculpted into animal shapes. By purchasing a swing made from a tire you are doing your part to recycle and help the environment. Playing on these types of tire swings should bring back fond memories for parents and grandparents who will enjoy passing along one of their favorite outdoor activities. Today you can offer your children the same fond memories that you experienced as a child. You can bet your money that they will enjoy it and when they have friends over this will be the one piece of pay equipment that has a line of kids waiting to try it.

Recycling is important for the environment and manufacturers of wooden swing sets and equipment are looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of their units. Using recycled tires for a variety of uses is one such way that they are trying to go green as many families are trying to do as well these days. Buy swing set products made from these recycled tires and you will be doing your part to help save the environment!