Rubber, in one form or another has been used since the times of old, evidence of its use going back 2,000,000 years or more. In those days the substance was derived naturally from the rubber tree. As time went on more and more uses for rubber was discovered. Here we will see 5 uses of rubber in everyday life. 1. Rubber bands 2. Car / bike tires 3. Rubber gloves 4. Footwear  5. Cookware.