News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Tyrewise, Aotearoa New Zealand’s national scheme for collecting and recycling tyres, has released its first annual report – marked by millions of tyres collected, thousands of registered partners, and a fast-growing recycling industry. The report recognises how the tyre supply chain came together on the path to tackle a difficult waste stream. It’s a snapshot of its first 13 months of operation, including the first seven months of tyre collections. Highlights include:

Fornnax’s tyre recycling technology represents one of the most comprehensive and integrated systems currently available for processing end-of-life tyres (ELTs). Designed to accommodate a wide variety of input materials—from passenger car and truck tyres to agricultural and OTR tyres—the plant is built to adapt to customer requirements while maintaining consistently high output quality.

The Polish Association of Tire Recyclers has published its latest expert report examining persistent issues within Poland’s tire recycling and management system. The document outlines proposed regulatory and operational changes and provides an overview of the tire market in 2025, including 10 key findings.

The Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) has published the final 2026 program fees for Ontario’s Excess Soil and Hazardous Waste Program (HWP) registries, as well as for producer responsibility programs covering batteries, electronics, Blue Box materials, hazardous and special products, tires and lighting.

The Tire Recycling Foundation announced the launch of the Tire Recycling Foundation Awards, a national recognition program honoring organizations, teams, and individuals who are advancing tire recycling technologies, expanding end-use markets, and demonstrating leadership in sustainability and circular economy principles. These awards highlight the people and partnerships turning challenges into opportunities, building markets, driving innovation, and shaping a more sustainable future for scrap tire management across the United States.

Smithers is excited to announce that the Carbon Black World will take place on April 22-23, 2026, in Shanghai, China. The event will bring together global leaders, manufacturers, and innovators from the carbon black industry for two days of valuable insights, cutting-edge technologies, and market trends. This premier gathering will offer attendees a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements and sustainable solutions in the industry. The agenda will feature expert-led case studies, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to foster deep exchange of knowledge. In addition, attendees will enjoy high-level networking opportunities through scheduled meetings, coffee breaks, and receptions, ensuring a dynamic environment for collaboration and business development.

VTTI B.V., an industry leader in energy infrastructure, has opened a market consultation for recovered carbon black (rCB) as part of the VTTI TyreLoop Antwerp project at its existing terminal VTTI Antwerp, Belgium. The initiative marks an important milestone in VTTI’s commitment to addressing the global waste challenge and supporting the energy transition.

In Episode 83, Scott Gerber, Program Director of the Better Play Initiative (BPI), discusses the organisation’s work on the safe and sustainable use of recycled rubber in sports and playground surfaces. He outlines key findings from independent and government studies, including research from the EPA and CalEPA, which have not identified significant health risks associated with crumb rubber infill.

The Australian Flexible Pavement Association (AfPA), in collaboration with Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA), has released a new national model specification for crumb rubber modified asphalt used on local government roads. The Crumb Rubber Modified Dense Graded Asphalt (CRM DGA) Model Specification – Light to Medium Duty Roads reflects a coordinated effort to provide clearer guidance for councils seeking to use crumb rubber in road construction and maintenance.