Rubber Bark™ released a news notice last week in conjunction with opening of the applications for CalRecycle's tire-derived product grants. Below is a snippet:
"To promote the use of products made from California's millions of waste tires, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is offering grants through its Tire-Derived Product program for public entity projects."
Check it out!
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Rubber Bark™ Has 100 Fans!
Thanks to everyone on our facebook page who "liked" Rubber Bark™. We hit a milestone this week with having 100 fans!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Sacramento Bee Picks up Merced Sun-Star Rubber Bark™ Story
Here is the originial article from the Merced Sun-Star about Rubber Bark™ that was published last week. And here is the story in the Sacramento Bee, a little shortened. We are really excited that the press is shining a light on our business as a success story during these hard economic times.
Also: A reminder! CalRecycle opened its applications for tire-derived products grants last week, and now is the time to get going to the application process, with Rubber Bark's help. And also, as stated in a previous post, we are offering a FREE SUPER SACK to any of those individuals who seek out Rubber Bark's guidance during the application process. The applications close on September 30th.
Also: A reminder! CalRecycle opened its applications for tire-derived products grants last week, and now is the time to get going to the application process, with Rubber Bark's help. And also, as stated in a previous post, we are offering a FREE SUPER SACK to any of those individuals who seek out Rubber Bark's guidance during the application process. The applications close on September 30th.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Rubber Bark™ at the Bellagio Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas
The folks over at the Bellagio Hotel & Resort in glitzy Las Vegas have been long-time customers of Rubber Bark™ and just purchased more for their high-class conservatory.
They started using Rubber Bark™ for some of their planters throughout the hotel's expansive grounds. According to the hotel, before using Rubber Bark™ they used wood mulch but decided to switch because the wood kept attracting nats and flies.
So, next time you are in Vegas (casinos are our bag, baby!) , check out Belliago's beautiful conservatory and botanical gardens that are not only chock-full of some of the most splendid plants and flowers in the world, but also Rubber Bark™!
They started using Rubber Bark™ for some of their planters throughout the hotel's expansive grounds. According to the hotel, before using Rubber Bark™ they used wood mulch but decided to switch because the wood kept attracting nats and flies.
So, next time you are in Vegas (casinos are our bag, baby!) , check out Belliago's beautiful conservatory and botanical gardens that are not only chock-full of some of the most splendid plants and flowers in the world, but also Rubber Bark™!
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| Inside Bellagio's conservatory. |
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tire-Derived Product Grant Applications NOW open
The day is finally here! Like Christmas we got up early because we were so excited about the TDP grant applications that are now open for public entities.
Check out CalRecycle for eligibility requirements and the general know-how of the application.
But also make sure in entrust Rubber Bark™ to help you out with the application process which includes estimations. And to sweeten the deal this time around not only are public entities (the grants proposals that are accepted) going to be swimming in Rubber Bark™ paid for by CalRecycle, a person referring public entities to Rubber Bark™ will also get a SUPER SACK of Rubber Bark™ simply by seeking out the guidance of the wise Rubber Bark™ scholars of grant funding.
Some guidelines for getting a free SUPER SACK from Rubber Bark™ include: Make sure the person that contacts Rubber Bark™ has the "ok" from a decision maker of the public entity that is trying to get funding, such as a school district's board.
Concurrently, it's best to help encourage those on the board to pass resolutions to obtain Rubber Bark™'s services or applying by speaking to board members directly and one-on-one. Also, it would be smart to go to the meeting when the resolution is voted on.
Once Rubber Bark™ is notified that a grant package by the public entity has been submitted to CalRecycle we will send over a free SUPER SACK to the PERSON that helped the public entity get their application in shipshape and turned in on time with Rubber Bark™'s help.
The public entity will be pleased that it accomplished the application for positive change within the community and the person can feel great for letting the public entity know about the opportunity, while gently nudging it along the application process.
Applications are open until September 30th.
A collaborative project takes many components and Rubber Bark™ thinks it is a lot like Christmas - the more the merrier.
So, go forth public entities AND those who love them, on the epic journey of CalRecycle TDP grant funding. Just remember to seek wise counsel.
Check out CalRecycle for eligibility requirements and the general know-how of the application.
But also make sure in entrust Rubber Bark™ to help you out with the application process which includes estimations. And to sweeten the deal this time around not only are public entities (the grants proposals that are accepted) going to be swimming in Rubber Bark™ paid for by CalRecycle, a person referring public entities to Rubber Bark™ will also get a SUPER SACK of Rubber Bark™ simply by seeking out the guidance of the wise Rubber Bark™ scholars of grant funding.
Some guidelines for getting a free SUPER SACK from Rubber Bark™ include: Make sure the person that contacts Rubber Bark™ has the "ok" from a decision maker of the public entity that is trying to get funding, such as a school district's board.
Concurrently, it's best to help encourage those on the board to pass resolutions to obtain Rubber Bark™'s services or applying by speaking to board members directly and one-on-one. Also, it would be smart to go to the meeting when the resolution is voted on.
Once Rubber Bark™ is notified that a grant package by the public entity has been submitted to CalRecycle we will send over a free SUPER SACK to the PERSON that helped the public entity get their application in shipshape and turned in on time with Rubber Bark™'s help.The public entity will be pleased that it accomplished the application for positive change within the community and the person can feel great for letting the public entity know about the opportunity, while gently nudging it along the application process.
Applications are open until September 30th.
A collaborative project takes many components and Rubber Bark™ thinks it is a lot like Christmas - the more the merrier.
So, go forth public entities AND those who love them, on the epic journey of CalRecycle TDP grant funding. Just remember to seek wise counsel.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Applications for grant funding from CalRecycle open TOMORROW
One of our favorite days of the year is almost upon us, it's the day CalRecycle's grant funding applications for tire-derived products are open. Starting tomorrow, those who are interested in applying can finally start!
As you buzzers surely already know, Rubber Bark™ is here to help with the process of filling out the application and estimating how much public entities such as cities, school districts, park districts, etc., need for their projects.
More information on CalRecycle's eligibility requirements can be found here.
The applications will be open until September 30th, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get a head-start on making your rubber mulch dreams come true!
Also, tomorrow when the applications open we will be announcing our PROMO to go along with those public entities that seek out Rubber Bark's wisdom with the application process. So check back on the buzz because there will be more on that tomorrow!
As you buzzers surely already know, Rubber Bark™ is here to help with the process of filling out the application and estimating how much public entities such as cities, school districts, park districts, etc., need for their projects.
More information on CalRecycle's eligibility requirements can be found here.
The applications will be open until September 30th, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't get a head-start on making your rubber mulch dreams come true!
Also, tomorrow when the applications open we will be announcing our PROMO to go along with those public entities that seek out Rubber Bark's wisdom with the application process. So check back on the buzz because there will be more on that tomorrow!
Monday, August 15, 2011
Business profile of Rubber Bark™ in the Merced Sun-Star
In today's edition of the Merced Sun-Star the paper features a business article about yours truly. It describes Rubber Bark's roots as its affiliate company, Golden By-Products, started as a humble scrap tire company, but also goes into the development of the mulch itself, and the development of its business model by CEO and CFO, Jana and Rob.
We are very lucky and grateful to have such wonderful support within our community! And we hope to see many more of these well-written profiles in the future.
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| CEO and CFO of Rubber Bark™, Jana and Rob source: Merced Sun-Star |
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Eagerly awaiting our HGTV'd episode
New episodes of HGTV'd are starting up again in September, including the one featuring Rubber Bark™. We can't give away all the gritty details yet (including the exact air date unfortunately) but we will keep the buzzers updated as the date gets nearer.
In the meantime, take a look at some our previous endeavors on the small screen, including our videos up on the Rubber Bark™ facebook page of our episode on Curiosity Quest Goes Green.
Also, HGTV's, Carter Can. And the DIY's network's Yard Crashers, featuring the project of creating a play area.
Enjoy!
In the meantime, take a look at some our previous endeavors on the small screen, including our videos up on the Rubber Bark™ facebook page of our episode on Curiosity Quest Goes Green.
Also, HGTV's, Carter Can. And the DIY's network's Yard Crashers, featuring the project of creating a play area.
Enjoy!
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Newman plaza gets makeover with Rubber Bark™
Recently, the city of Newman acquired a grant from CalRecycle to use Rubber Bark™ in order to replace the town's inferior wood mulch to our shredded tire bark. Volunteers and community members helped spread the mulch on a community plaza but the redwood colored bark will also be used for playgrounds throughout Newman.
Newman Public Works Superintendent Doug Mutoza said, in a Westside Connect article, a Gustine-based online news site, that much of the 1,000 tires Newman disposes of a year end up at Rubber Bark™'s facilities to be transformed into projects, such as the 42,000 pounds of mulch used for the downtown plaza.
From the news piece:
“It doesn’t deteriorate like wood bark, and it doesn’t compact like the wood bark, which we have to go out and fluff up every few months,” Mutoza explained. “The sponginess of this material is a lot better than the wood. Twelve inches of wood bark is required in the fall protection areas on playgrounds, while this only requires six inches."
The grant awarded the city $122,000 for the project.
Remember if you, or someone you know in local government or those that meet any of the criteria specified by CalRecycle, have a project in mind that could use some Rubber Bark™, contact our company, and we will help with the grant application process, which officially opens on August 17th.
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| Newman workers filling a plaza with Rubber Bark™. Source: Westside Connect |
From the news piece:
“It doesn’t deteriorate like wood bark, and it doesn’t compact like the wood bark, which we have to go out and fluff up every few months,” Mutoza explained. “The sponginess of this material is a lot better than the wood. Twelve inches of wood bark is required in the fall protection areas on playgrounds, while this only requires six inches."
The grant awarded the city $122,000 for the project.
Remember if you, or someone you know in local government or those that meet any of the criteria specified by CalRecycle, have a project in mind that could use some Rubber Bark™, contact our company, and we will help with the grant application process, which officially opens on August 17th.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Rubber Bark™ at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino!
We at Rubber Bark™ just received word that Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino near Madera bought over ten loads of Rubber Bark™ from one of our many esteemed dealers. We are super excited about the purchase and just wanted all the buzzers to know!So, go out to Chukchansi and play the slots or some Blackjack and admire their new landscaping. The bark should be all out by next week!
Also, remember that the CalRecycle grants are coming up soon. TWO WEEKS until applications are open. If you have a project in mind, now is the chance to really start thinking about the proposal. And if you don't, you still have some time to come up with one!
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