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 ...

The public playground in Bandon, a small town on the blustery coast of Oregon, has everything a kid could want. Swings and an orange, twisting slide, even a bright blue boat. But after the playground ...

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 ...

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 ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--YouTube’s favorite family - Kevin and Ruby Franke of 8 Passengers, choose Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch for their backyard playground surface. With over 1.8 million subscribers, 8 ...

There's a new drive in the Minnesota Legislature to get answers about what's in the crumb rubber pellets on sports fields and playgrounds and whether they pose any health risks, possibly putting any ...

On a recent visit to a new playground, I was alarmed to see that shredded tire mulch had been chosen as ground cover. For years the public, media and government leaders nationwide have expressed ...