SEA CLIFF, Long Island (WABC) -- It's a common sight on playgrounds across the Tri-State area: rubber pellets and mulch, meant to keep children safe. But could the material actually be harmful? One ...

A group of Duluth parents made their case for replacing the rubber mulch at the Duluth school district's playgrounds with wood fiber after they became concerned about chemicals in the rubber. Duluth ...

It’s bouncy and may remind you to change your snow tires. It also may be the newest feature at parks across the city. Lawrence Parks and Recreation crews recently installed chopped-up rubber tires ...

After more than 90 minutes of discussion and a litany of amendments, the Duluth School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to replace rubber playground mulch with wood chips, but put off a decision ...

Recycled tire materials like rubber mulch have been used in playgrounds across the U.S. for decades to cushion falls. But according to a TikTok video, this groundcover should be making parents ...

WEST SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Parents in West Sacramento worried about tire mulch at Delta Gardens Park. And in the summer heat, they're concerned that mulch made of recycled tires could be putting their ...

DANBURY, Conn.—Rubber mulch once again has become the subject of controversy with the publication of a recent column in the Danbury News-Times calling for a ban on the material as playground surfacing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Q. Our HOA is considering using rubber mulch in a large area. In your experience, what is the up side or down side? I have read that as it deteriorates the chemical and all ingredients break down and ...