On Sun, 12 Oct 2014 06:01:53 -0700 (PDT), Nancy2
> wrote:

>
>Even though old tires are recycled into playground mulch, etc., there is now some question about
>how safe that is, there being carcinogenic chemicals in the tires. Another "good idea" that may
>not be so good after all.
>
>Yes, plastics can be made into park benches, lawn furniture, fencing, clothing, carpets, etc.

Recycled plastic makes much longer lasting 'lumber' for decking,
fences, outdoor furniture, etc., and needs no painting/staining or
preservative applied. My neighbor replaced all his wooden decking
this summer with recycled plastic decking, looks great... no knots, no
splitting, and warranteed to last 50 years.