News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

From April 23 to 26, 2025, IFEMA Madrid hosted Motortec, Spain’s leading event for the automotive aftermarket. At this major industry gathering, TNU (Tratamiento Neumáticos Usados) presented its traveling exhibition, “Recycle and Smile”, an initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of recycling used tyres and its positive impact on the environment and society.

The Czech companies SUAS GROUP and Sokolovská uhelná, in coöperation with Pyrum (ISIN DE000A2G8ZX8), are planning to build a tyre recycling plant at their Vřesová complex. The project results from the existing consulting and engineering contract between the companies, which was concluded with a subsidiary of the SUAS GROUP, and relates to the planned plant in the Czech Republic. The Czech companies plan to utilise the synergy effects on site and will integrate the gas produced during thermolysis into the existing plant for further utilisation. The planned plant will convert 23,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres into valuable resources every year. The planned investment volume is CZK 1.4 billion (approx. EUR 57 million).

New Zealand’s Tyrewise programme has launched with impressive results, significantly surpassing its collection and recycling targets in its first reporting period from September 1 to December 31, 2024. These figures mark a major shift from past practices, where tyres were often dumped or relocated rather than recycled. Tyrewise’s success in engaging the tyre trade has been instrumental in achieving these numbers, demonstrating strong industry participation and support.

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As urban mobility continues to evolve, there is a growing emphasis on sustainable infrastructure alongside advancements in vehicle technology and energy sources. Urban roads, cycling lanes, and transport infrastructure must accommodate multiple mobility modes while addressing challenges such as traffic congestion, costs, and environmental impact.

Rosehill is now offering Continuing Professional Development (CPD) sessions on Modular Drainage Systems (MDS), providing engineers and infrastructure professionals with insights into next-generation water management solutions. These sessions explore the role of modular drainage technology in highway and railway infrastructure, with a focus on improving resilience, efficiency, and sustainability.

Rather than focusing on the past, the book showcases what can be achieved with recycled tire materials, illustrating their diverse applications in an entirely new format. Designed as a visually engaging coffee table book, it presents fresh perspectives and unexpected uses for recycled rubber, sparking curiosity and inspiration.

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For years, discarded tires have posed a serious environmental dilemma. Their resilience makes it challenging to break them down while burning them releases harmful pollutants. Researchers have increasingly turned to pyrolysis, a thermal process that transforms waste tires into valuable products such as pyrolysis oil, recovered carbon black (rCB), and gas. Over the past 20 years, interest in tire pyrolysis has surged dramatically. A recent analysis of more than 1,400 studies published between 2000 and 2024 shows that research in this field has accelerated, particularly since 2016. Countries like China and India have emerged as major contributors, driven by growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable waste management solutions. Scientists are primarily focused on refining pyrolysis techniques to improve efficiency, enhance product quality, and scale up for industrial applications.