![]() In a study on the assessment of health risks from recycled crumb rubber and buffings the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and the Radium Hospital stated, "On the basis of estimated exposure values and the doses/concentrations which can cause harmful effects in humans or in animal experiments, it is concluded that the use of crumb rubber does not cause any elevated health risk. ![]() Similar conclusions have been established on the international front. The EPA performed tests on recycled crumb rubber and buffings and published results in December 2009 on their website in an article titled, " The Use of Recycled Tire Materials on Playgrounds & Artificial Turf Field." The summary of results stated, "On average, the concentrations of components monitored in this study were below levels of concern." It does not contain harmful levels of lead and the material concentrations that make up tire rubber are far below levels that are considered harmful as noted in the below findings. Recycled crumb rubber and buffings does not pollute the earth or water tables. It has been shown that exposure to products with recycled crumb rubber and buffings poses NO risk to adults, children or pets. ![]() All of the results confirm that our products, made from recycled crumb rubber and buffings, is safe for the environment and for the communities and people that use them. Much of the information listed on this page will reinforce what the recycled rubber industry has known for years: our products are not just sustainable for the environment, but also for the health, safety and well-being of all those that come in contact with, and us, them.Ī number of states and associations have conducted tests and released reports to help clear up any misconceptions related to recycled crumb rubber safety.
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