Rubber sidewalks are springing up around North America. What does a rubber sidewalk feel like, you ask? Check out almost any children’s playground - the ground will most likely be made of rubber tiles.
So, why is it time to feel good? Because rubber sidewalks:
· Preserve urban trees by slowing root growth and providing trees with sufficient water and oxygen
· Reduce storm water runoff (storm water runs through the seams in the modules and infiltrates into the soil instead of running into gutters)
· Produce far less greenhouse gas emissions than concrete sidewalks and thus help curb global warming.
In addition, many manufacturers, including the aptly named company, Rubbersidewalks, use recycled materials such as
used tires and waste plastic; this further contributes to the environmental benefits of rubber sidewalks.
Rubber sidewalks seem like the natural choice for the future grounds of our walking and biking activities. And hey, if you ever forget your yoga mat…
Cheryl Mihalin at FD Element
Rubber sidewalks are springing up around North America. What does a rubber sidewalk feel like, you ask? Check out almost any children’s playground - the ground will most likely be made of rubber tiles.
So, why is it time to feel good? Because rubber sidewalks:
· Preserve urban trees by slowing root growth and providing trees with sufficient water and oxygen
· Reduce storm water runoff (storm water runs through the seams in the modules and infiltrates into the soil instead of running into gutters)
· Produce far less greenhouse gas emissions than concrete sidewalks and thus help curb global warming.
In addition, many manufacturers, including the aptly named company, Rubbersidewalks, use recycled materials such as
used tires and waste plastic; this further contributes to the environmental benefits of rubber sidewalks.
Rubber sidewalks seem like the natural choice for the future grounds of our walking and biking activities. And hey, if you ever forget your yoga mat…
Cheryl Mihalin at FD Element