Why Use Rubber Mulch?

When you care about the planet and sustainability, there is a lot to love about rubber mulch. That’s because, at Perfect Rubber Mulch, our mulch is made completely of recycled tires. Rather than consuming new materials, it’s made of existing materials that get repurposed for a variety of important rubber mulch uses. In the process, rubber mulch reduces space in landfills, minimizes waste and provides a beautiful, cost-effective surface option that lasts much longer than wood mulch. When considering the environmental impact of rubber mulch, you just can’t beat the surface solution that contributes to a greener environment, one tire at a time.

The Beauty of Using Old Tires

In today’s world, there are approximately 1 billion tires made each year — a number that is only expected to rise in the next few years. By repurposing retired tires into rubber mulch, you reduce waste and make a great, eco-friendly choice. At Perfect Rubber Mulch, our shredded mulch is made completely of recycled tires, and our IPEMA-certified product line is 99.9 percent wire-free.

Benefits in Landscaping

Recycled mulch is naturally resistant to wind and weeds, making it a great choice in landscaping beds. It’s attractive, designed to block evaporation and overheating for plants, and it’s highly resilient. Because it requires little maintenance and can last 10 years or more, it also provides rubber mulch savings that are cost-effective over time. When you use it in beds of bushes or plants, you add a beautiful, sustainable surface that only enhances your plants.

Other Uses of Rubber Mulch

There is so much that can be done with recycled rubber mulch, even beyond landscaping surfaces that work well for plants. Here are a few other great uses of rubber mulch:

• Stall mats for horses: Anyone who works with horses knows that the surfaces on which animals stand can make a big difference in how they perform. Recycled rubber mulch makes excellent arena footing, horse stall mats and more.
• Ballistic backdrops for shooting ranges: Thanks to the resiliency, shock absorbency, and sustainability of mulch, military applications for rubber mulch include ballistic rubber panels, rubber bullet traps, and ballistic rubber tiles.
• Running tracks: Create a better, safer place to run laps by laying rubber mulch at your track.
• Floor mats for gyms: As people work out, play games, train or otherwise use the gym environment, they’ll love having a durable, sustainable, shock-absorbent surface beneath their feet.
• Playground covers: Create a safer, more shock-absorbent playground environment when you use repurposed tires as your playground surface.




From school playgrounds to corporate athletic centers, so many environments benefit from the sustainable surface of recycled rubber mulch. To learn more about implementing this eco-friendly product at your site, contact us today.