The renowned in the tyre recycling industry British magazine Tyre & Rubber Recycling, its Chief Editor Ewan Scott and a correspondent Richard Wilson, run a podcast exposing interesting topics and announcing updates to the tyre recycling and pyrolysis industries. In the Tyre Recycling Podcast, Ewan Scott interviews key players from the tyre recycling and pyrolysis industry from around the world. Make sure to subscribe for Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine to receive updates about its interviews!

In Episode 50, the Tyre Recycling Podcast brings an enlightening interview with Federico Dossena, the Managing Director of Ecopneus. The focus in this episode revolves around the potential ban on microplastics and its implications for the Italian market. Join the speakers as they delve into a thought-provoking discussion on the far-reaching consequences of such a ban, exploring the challenges and opportunities it presents to tyre recycling and sustainable practices.

Federico Dossena, the Managing Director of Ecopneus, in Episode 50 of the Tyre Recycling Podcast. | Video by Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine.

Interview chapters:

  • 01:15 – Introduction to Episode 50: Ecopneus Gives Thoughts on Microplastics Ban
  • 02:35 – Interview with Federico Dossena, Managing Director of Ecopneus
  • 03:09 – Dossena outlines the current situation regarding the potential microplastics ban
  • 03:56 – Dossena discusses the impact of the restrictions on the Italian market
  • 05:57 – Could rubberised asphalt be an alternative market for these materials?
  • 09:10 – Dossena explains why historically they have been no pyrolysis operations in Italy
  • 13:28 – Is the approach to pyrolysis going to change in Italy shortly?
  • 16:50 – What will happen to excess crumb rubber in Italy once the Microplastics ban is implemented?
  • 21:12 – Dossena underlines upcoming opportunities for Italian recycling market and the importance for Ecopneus to support the industry
  • 24:22 – Does the Microplastic ban open up other opportunities for tyre recyclers?
  • 26:34 – Could the lack of alternatives for crumb rubber infill see it returning at once stage in the future?
  • 28:29 – Conclusion to Episode 50: Ecopneus Gives Thoughts on Microplastics Ban

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