Pyrum Innovations AG (Pyrum), a pioneering company that recycles end-of-life tires sustainably with its globally patented, unique pyrolysis technology, and the bicycle tire manufacturer Ralf Bohle GmbH (Schwalbe brand) have developed the world's first bicycle tire made from recycled tires. Pyrum's Green Marathon uses 100% recycled carbon black (rCB), which is a direct product of the recycling process and replaces fossil carbon black.

The production of the innovative bicycle tire saves more than a third of CO2eQ compared to the previous model. To determine the CO2 savings, a detailed Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) of both models was calculated and evaluated according to the current IPCC AR6 standard (GWP 100, excl. biogenic CO2).

Pascal Klein, CEO of Pyrum Innovations AG: “The Green Marathon is an impressive example of how Pyrum and its partners can close the material cycle. We are proud that our recycled material forms the basis for the world's first bicycle tire made from used tires. This development is further proof of our commitment to sustainability and the circular economy. Together with Schwalbe, we will continue to work to create environmentally friendly solutions for the tire industry and to continuously expand recycling options."

A new standard in terms of environmental friendliness: The "Green Marathon" is the first product to emerge from the Schwalbe Recycling System. This is a joint project by Pyrum, Ralf Bohle GmbH and the Cologne University of Applied Sciences, which enables the world's first and, to date, only integrated process for recycling used bicycle tires. Overall, the "Green Marathon" consists of 70% recycled and renewable materials, uses only fair-trade natural rubber and thus closes the material cycle. For this product innovation, the "Green Marathon" received the Eurobike Award at the Eurobike trade fair in Frankfurt and - as the only product - also the Green Award, which is given for remarkable product innovations in the field of sustainability.

Press release by Pyrum.