Christmas is nothing if you don’t see the usual people skating around the hardened waters that form ice where people of all ages skate. This brings us to remember the arctics where iced areas are a common place we see skaters and of course the roaming polar bears. For New Yorkers, improvising using synthetic ice can provide a better alternative to newbie skaters while at the same time avoiding the harms of a bad fall on ice.

It may not provide the same expectations from a natural ice rink but if you want to enjoy the pleasures of ice skating while preserving the environment, this is one alternative you are bound not to miss.

The eco-friendly rink reminds visitors about the effects of global warming with a 17-foot glowing polar bear centerpiece. Its “ice” is actually a plastic surface engineered to match the density of frozen water. Every morning, a light spray lubricates the surface for skaters. Thanks to the clever new material, the museum doesn’t devour enormous amounts of energy the way traditional ice skating rinks do. It also doesn’t need to spend money on Zamboni cleanings. The “ice” isn’t biodegradable, but the museum can re-use the same sheets for several years, and then they recycle the plastic.

(Source) Budget Travel