Playground safety should be all around us…
Is rubber mulch the only option for the safest playground in the neighborhood, or are there other ways we can help protect our children?
IMC, the Charlotte Bobcats and Lowe’s make a difference!
Bobcats Sports & Entertainment (BSE) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Jordan participated today in Cats Care service projects at four sites throughout the Charlotte area. More than 150 staff members and Bobcats players and coaches joined Jordan in activities aimed at making a difference and raising awareness in the community about education, child wellness and the fight against hunger.
Rubber mulch – simply the safest playground surface!
For all of us with little ones, we yearn for the days when we can walk to the local playground, get some exercise and enjoy our time with family.
Recycle or pay the fine!
One major metro has had enough with the lack of recycling efforts in its community.
Playground Safety Certification Update
The International Play Equipment Manufacturers Association (IPEMA) has re-certified Pinnacle Rubber Mulch (now re-branded as GroundSmart Rubber Mulch) for a 16' Fall Height Impact Safety Rating. As safety surfacing, a 6-inch layer of GroundSmart Rubber Mulch will cushion a child’s fall from as high as 16 feet. With more than 150,000 children injured each year [...]
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. The winners and the losers.
It is no surprise that Americans produce a lot of trash. Every year we hope that recycling numbers are on the rise, and in some cities they are, but then we hear about cities that fall far short of making a difference – I am talking to you...
All the news that is fit not to print…
Today, more than ever, people receive their news and information from the Internet. The five pound Sunday newspaper has become a thing of the past and I for one think this is a good thing.
Pay as you throw recycling
How much are you willing to pay not to recycle may be the question in the very near future?
Rubber Mulch…safe, durable, and beautiful!
While the grass begins its evolution from brown to green as spring takes hold, many in my neighborhood are turning green as well, green with envy.
EPA Announces Long Awaited Study Results on Crumb Rubber
After months of waiting, the EPA has released the results on its test of crumb rubber. Are playgrounds safe? The answer is yes! This confirms IMC's extensive third-party testing along with numerous other governmental studies completed in 2009.