6PPD helps keep tires durable. But by the time old tires are recycled into playground surfaces, athletic courts, and transportation infrastructure, the compound has mostly exited the rubber.
Check out the RRC website for a full explanation: https://t.co/0vW6wgYRlx
Recycled rubber turns end-of-life tires into useful athletic infrastructure.
It encompasses everything from running tracks to gym mats to artificial turf, supporting a range of sports. It has been proven safe and provides a soft landing spot. Learn more: https://t.co/7YsfgVnsyV
A local library in Nebraska received a bench made from recycled tires as a gift. The bench makes use of recycled rubber, which goes into an array of products to help keep tires out of landfills. https://t.co/hXAIMeCNBW
When it comes to #sustainability, recycled rubber is a success story. By recycling scrap tires, we promote a circular economy that works for communities. See examples of what this means: https://t.co/AXuRwZGUYl
Out of the 300 million scrap tires generated annually in the U.S., more than 220 million are recycled, finding new life in a variety of useful products. Learn more at our website. https://t.co/AXuRwZGUYl
Harvest Hope Park in Tampa, FL, is choosing to install artificial turf. It’s another example of a community turning to recycled rubber to help keep their playing spaces open all year long.
When it rains, artificial turf with crumb rubber helps teams get back on the field. Here’s @BetterPlayToday Program Director @scottcgerber at a local field in Fairfax, VA:
Smart containment measures make sure that crumb rubber turf fields are cost-effective and sustainable. Find out the latest research with this @BetterPlayToday newsletter: https://t.co/h3MH7yGW85
Why does recycled rubber matter for play? @scottcgerber of @betterplaytoday recently joined the Recyclist Podcast to explain. Smart take on turf, sustainability, and what’s next. Check it out here: https://t.co/9ya3kAhfrR
#DidYouKnow? The recycled rubber industry generates more than $2.47 billion annually in economic activity and supports nearly 8,500 jobs.
Made from end-of-life tires, recycled rubber is used for a wide variety of useful products, such as rubber-modified asphalt on roads.
Every year, recycled rubber keeps 220 million end-of-life tires out of landfills. 🛞
Recycling just four tires reduces CO2 emissions by 323 pounds. 🤯
Recycled tires have many uses, like asphalt on roads and safe, accessible recreation surfaces.
Exciting news! The Better Play Initiative has launched!
We're committed to helping communities make informed decisions about parks and playground surfaces. The BPI will provide trusted resources on the safety, durability, and benefits of surfaces made with recycled rubber.
Recycled rubber surfaces are built for all seasons 🌦️ From playground and sport surfaces to city streets, they deliver durability, safety, and year-round usability that traditional materials can’t match. Check out our latest blog post to learn more: https://t.co/YJvTXcs0d3
From NFL fields to inclusive playgrounds, innovative recycled rubber companies are making communities safer and healthier for all. https://t.co/8TFcFHSzHI
Can you believe it’s time to go back to school already? You may not be ready for the start of the school year, but recycled rubber is. https://t.co/qGAS83d9p6
How does recycled rubber compare to cork, a new player in sports surfaces? We compare the two materials in our latest blog post according to durability, safety, price and sustainability. In short: crumb rubber is still the superior choice: https://t.co/glqjyfasas
As the Olympics begin this week, we’re showcasing the unsung hero of sports safety: recycled rubber. Find out what sports surfaces use recycled rubber and how the material keeps athletes safe in our latest blog post: https://t.co/GPAcVxwW5d