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Dandelion rubber research network included additional plant breeder

Dandelion rubber research network included additional plant breeder

SUSTAINABILITY

October 19, 2022

The plant breeder Kartoffelzucht Böhm has increased the research network for the Taraxagum project, which aims to harvest natural rubber from dandelion. Gaining even more influence over dandelions' breeding is the goal of the reinforcement. “We are pleased to welcome another plant cultivation specialist to our network. The internationally active company Böhm has great experience in the breeding of cultivated plants. These are ideal prerequisites for our Taraxagum project,” commented Dr. Carla Recker, Head of the Expert field Materials Chemistry and Taraxagum at Continental Tires.

Hurry to apply for Tyre Stewardship Australia’s funding!

Hurry to apply for Tyre Stewardship Australia’s funding!

funding

October 18, 2022

Recently, Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) launched the funding for Australian designed, developed and built solutions that will increase tyre resource recovery and decrease the burden of waste for future generations. TSA has already provided $8 million across 56 projects that increase consumption of Australian tyre derived material, made by Australian recyclers, from locally generated used tyres.

Meet Indian tire recycling equipment supplier Fornnax at Waste Expo Australia 2022

Meet Indian tire recycling equipment supplier Fornnax at Waste Expo Australia 2022

Events

October 17, 2022

Waste Expo Australia is the country's largest gathering of waste management and resource recovery professionals, which brings together leading solution providers in the waste management, recycling, resource recovery and sustainability sectors. Attracting more than 6,000 industry professionals, Waste Expo Australia is a must-attend event in the industry's calendar. Be part of this free-to-attend exhibition and conference from 26-27 October 2022 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Pyrum receives Materialica Design + Technology Award 2022

Pyrum receives Materialica Design + Technology Award 2022

Pyrolysis

October 13, 2022

Pyrum Innovations AG (Pyrum) reports in its press release it won the MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award 2022 together with BASF SE, Mercedes-Benz AG and WITTE Automotive GmbH. The jury honoured the four companies with the Best of Award in the Material category for the innovative new door handles of the Mercedes S-Class and the EQE, in the production of which fossil raw materials are replaced by biomethane and pyrolysis oil from recycled end-of-life tyres (ELT). Together, this closes the cycle of recyclable materials and actively promotes the development of innovative recycling processes, Pyrum says.

2021 Annual Report by Ecopneus highlights contribution of tire recycling to Italy's circular economy

2021 Annual Report by Ecopneus highlights contribution of tire recycling to Italy's circular economy

Reports

October 13, 2022

Ecopneus – an end-of-life tire management authority in Italy – says that despite the difficulties linked to the health emergency, in 2021 the organization achieved important results by ensuring efficient and effective management of end-of-life tires under its responsibility, making a strong contribution to the development of the recycled rubber market and to the stability of the companies in the supply chain.

Potential crumb rubber ban discussed with ETRA’s Dr. Ettore Musacchi on Tyre Recycling Podcast

Potential crumb rubber ban discussed with ETRA’s Dr. Ettore Musacchi on Tyre Recycling Podcast

Interviews

October 13, 2022

Episode 40 of the Tyre Recycling Podcast run by Ewan Scott – chief editor of Tyre and Rubber Recycling magazine – is continuing the topic of the EU's proposed ban on crumb rubber in synthetic turf fields. The guest of the Podcast is ETRA's, Dr. Ettore Musacchi. In this podcast, Dr. Ettore Musacchi tells about the proposed ban and what it means for the tyre recycling sector and the environment.

Robert Weibold speaking at BIR 2022 World Recycling Convention in Dubai, Oct 18

Robert Weibold speaking at BIR 2022 World Recycling Convention in Dubai, Oct 18

Events

October 13, 2022

On October 18, 2022 Robert Weibold, a tire recycling and pyrolysis consultant from Vienna, Austria, speaks at BIR 2022 World Recycling Convention in Dubai. If you would like to connect with Robert Weibold and Weibold team, discuss business opportunities or request information on consulting services, please send your inquiry at sales@weibold.com. BIR 2022 World Recycling Convention is a three-day gathering of internationally recognized experts in recycling and sustainability, held on October 16-18 in Dubai, UAE. BIR's Tyre and Rubber Committee will hold speeches on October 18 and will focus on the status quo and outlook for end-of-life tires in the Gulf countries. The committee says tire recycling has become one of the most dynamic segments of the recycling industry, thanks in large part to a seismic shift in priorities from the economic to the ecological. Investors and corporations are taking a more active interest, not only because of steeply increasing demand among consumers for products made from sustainable raw materials but also because of the successful development of high-volume solutions for providing sustainably-produced raw materials.

EuRIC’s Poul Rasmussen shares thoughts on crumb rubber infill ban on the Tyre Recycling Podcast

EuRIC’s Poul Rasmussen shares thoughts on crumb rubber infill ban on the Tyre Recycling Podcast

Interviews

October 12, 2022

Episode 39 of the Tyre Recycling Podcast run by Ewan Scott – chief editor of Tyre and Rubber Recycling magazine – is devoted to the EU's proposed ban on crumb rubber in synthetic turf fields. The guest of the Podcast is Poul Steen Rasmussen, Chair of the Mechanical Tyre Recovery Group at EuRIC. In this podcast, Poul Steen Rasmussen tells about the proposed ban and what it means for the tyre recycling sector and the environment.