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According to local media reports, the Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Pakistan has uncovered the secret nighttime operations of banned pyrolysis plants in Lahore, identified as a major contributor to the city’s worsening smog problem. The findings were published in the agency’s latest drone surveillance report.

In 2024, SIGNUS managed a total of 222,406 tonnes of end-of-life tires (ELTs). Based on an average passenger tire weight of 8.1 kg, this equates to approximately 27,337,351 tires — enough to construct around 1,139 racetracks the size of the Jerez Circuit. Of the total volume collected, 12.5% was prepared for reuse as second-hand or retreaded tires. Nearly half (48.5%) was recycled into products for various applications, while the remaining 39% was used for energy recovery, mainly as a substitute for fossil fuels.

Fornnax is pleased to announce its significant project with RPM Automotive Group Limited, a prominent Australian automotive parts distributor. This ambitious initiative demonstrates RPM's strong commitment to environmental responsibility within Australia’s tyre recycling industry. To achieve its objectives, RPM strategically integrated Fornnax's high-capacity SR-200 HD primary shredder into its operations in 2024.

The Government of Gujarat, through the State Pollution Control Board (GPCB), has officially approved the establishment of continuous tyre pyrolysis plants for the production of tyre pyrolysis oil (TPO) and recovered carbon black (RCB). This marks the end of a 13-year ban on such operations, previously imposed due to environmental and public health concerns. The approval is seen as a significant milestone for the tyre recycling sector, particularly in one of India's most industrialised states.

Perth-based CTS Tyre Recycling is expanding its leadership team and industry partnerships as it advances plans to reshape end-of-life tyre (EOLT) disposal across Western Australia. Part of the family-owned Cometti Group, which began as Cometti Tyres in 1984, CTS builds on decades of experience in tyre supply and servicing, particularly for major fleet operators. The group now includes Complete Tyre Solutions, with 13 branches across WA, SA, and the NT, servicing over 800 clients.

The UK’s Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) has issued an urgent call to action to the British government, warning that the country’s domestic tyre recycling industry is under severe threat due to inaction on outdated regulations and the continued export of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) to countries like India.

The European Commission has confirmed that 24 non-OECD countries have successfully submitted their requests to continue receiving EU recycled materials under the new Waste Shipment Regulation (WSR). While this is a positive step, nearly 150 non-OECD countries have yet to submit their notifications, risking an automatic export ban by May 21, 2027.

On January 24, Melanie Taylor, President and CEO of the Synthetic Turf Council (STC), submitted testimony to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors expressing STC's strong opposition to the proposed motion to ban synthetic turf in the County. Taylor’s testimony highlights the significant environmental and community benefits of synthetic turf while addressing concerns related to safety and accessibility.

Episode 70 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast features Peter Taylor, delving into the challenges and opportunities within the UK tyre recycling industry. The discussion highlights issues such as the need for regulatory enforcement, the delays in addressing T8 legislation, and the potential impacts of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) without proper underpinning. Taylor also emphasizes the importance of addressing carbon footprints from reimported products and ensuring feedstock security for future recycling initiatives.