Rubber playground surface material may protect kids from some injuries but be harboring a different source of harm, a study in Boston suggests. Researchers tested lead levels in the soil, sand, mulch ...

MILLER CITY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Miller City-New Cleveland Local School recently installed five truckloads of Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch to replace rubber tire mulch. The 11,500 square foot job ...

MAHWAH — Are play surfaces made with recycled rubber tires safe? No, says a group of parents who fear the material is linked to cancer risk. The parents have convinced school and township officials to ...

Brooks Park has new solid rubber surfaces on its playgrounds for children -- and Cole County commissioners -- to enjoy. The rubber surfaces are made from recycled scrap tires and were largely funded ...

Welcome to this week’s Home Zone, where I dive into the world of landscaping and discover a unique way to keep your outdoor spaces looking fresh and vibrant. While most homeowners associate mulching ...

One survey found children 5 years old and younger commonly exhibited behaviors that could mean they are more exposed to playground surface chemicals. When Diana Zuckerman was growing up, there was ...