It will not be wrong to say that the world has been revolutionized today as rubber is being used extensively.Though rubber is renewable,yet the effects that the burning of rubber-made products inflicts on the environment are also not ignorable.Generally we dump the rubber goods into the dustbin along with other organic waste of our house.People throwing tires and tubes in open grounds is a common sight and this later on,especially during rainy season,becomes the breeding place of so many harmful insects and mosquitoes thereby causing dreadful diseases like malaria.
Other types of improper decomposition of tires can be seen when tires are burnt.They release toxic gases and fumes in huge amount,thus polluting the environment.Spreading the word about the harmful effects on the environment and on the living beings is the need of the hour.The toxins that burning of rubber products release include furans,lead,butadiene,dioxins etc.that not just affect the environment,but also the health of living beings.
The right way of disposing of the tires is still a question in the minds of so many persons.In the present era of machines,life without rubber cannot be thought of.The best way is to recycle the used and worn out tires to get reclaim rubber.This newer form of rubber has multifaceted benefits.Not just it is affordable when compared to its counterpart,natural rubber-also called as synthetic rubber,but also it has positive effect on the environment.Many automobile companies,which are also the main consumers of rubber,are adopting reclaimed rubber over other rubber types.
Recycled rubber manufacturers are already doing their best to spread awareness and to encourage the customers to buy recycled rubber.Various applications of the recycled rubber are in the production of wheels,floor mats,belts,and soles of footwear,insulation blocks and rugs.There are over and around hundred such products at small or big level that can be made using the recycled rubber to serve our daily needs.Also there are certain properties that are exclusive to rubber which encourages the industries to take maximum benefit from it.
Firstly,rubber is lighter in weight.Being lighter,rubber can be used anywhere the weight is a major consideration.Secondly,it is resistant to rust,since recycled rubber is free from any iron and its ore therefore,rubber can be used to shield the metals from moisture.Thirdly,it has tendency to absorb shock and sound.This unique feature makes it extremely advantageous to be used as flooring-at home and at gyms.
Rubber mulches can be used in the playground swings to protect children from falling.Using recycled rubber in lawns adds to their beauty.Hence,there are certainly many reasons for using recycled rubber over synthetic rubber.The best part is while investing in this you do not have to compromise with the aesthetic appearance.Also,keeping in mind the growth rate of rubber industry which is increasing year by year gives an indication of more and more people getting attracted towards it.
