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The rubber recycling industry is undergoing significant changes due to environmental concerns and technological advancements. As John Sheerin, senior director end-of-life tire programs at the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), explained, in 2024 USTMA will begin preparation of their 2023 U.S. Scrap Tire Management Report, which will provide additional important insights and update the findings from the organization’s 2021 report.

As per the latest press release by Nokian Tyres, the company has made a long-term purchase agreement with a tire recycling joint venture. The agreement will help Nokian Tyres reach one of its key sustainability targets, which is to increase the share of recycled and renewable raw materials in tires to 50% by 2030. Nokian Tyres started to use recovered carbon black in a commercial product line in 2022. The long-term purchase agreement with a tire recycling joint venture enables its increased utilization in tires accelerating circularity and sustainability in the tire industry.

According to InsideWaste's article, Australia's New South Wales (NSW) Government's efforts to integrate recycled materials, particularly rubber from end-of-life tires, into procurement processes, aiming to advance Australia's circular economy. By mandating the use of recycled materials in government procurement policies, the initiative seeks to bolster demand for such materials and support the nation's resource recovery industry. James Erickson, a Senior Project Officer for Climate Change and Sustainability within the NSW Government, emphasizes the focus on materials with low recycling rates, including plastics, paper, cardboard, and tires.

Bridgestone received the Supplier Award in the sustainability category from Airbus, an aerospace company. At the Global Supplier Conference on October 16 and 17, 2023 in Toulouse, France, the premium tire manufacturer was honored with the coveted supplier award for its special achievements for a more sustainable society. As part of its mission of “Serving Society with Superior Quality”, Bridgestone pursues the vision of creating social and customer-oriented added value as a sustainable solutions company by 2050. The tire manufacturer follows the values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitmet.

The Circularity Gap Report 2024, released by the Circle Economy Foundation on January 24, 2024, underscores the pressing need for improved political, financial, and labor conditions to foster a worldwide circular economy. It not only identifies critical drivers but also offers concrete recommendations for policy, finance, and labor to expedite the transition toward a circular economy.

TRA calls on UK government to do the right thing, support British operators and end polluting export of end-of-life tyres. According to the recent press release by the British Tyre Recovery Association (TRA), Britain should face up to the reality of its actions if it is to live up to His Majesty’s Government rhetoric, says the Tyre Recovery Association. "The disruption caused by Houthi attacks on international shipping have lifted the veil many have been choosing to ignore, the UK is not building a circular economy but double dipping with unnecessary carbon leakage," – the press release says.

Synthos – a chemical producer and a major player in the global synthetic rubber market – will be actively participating in the upcoming Tyre Emissions & Sustainability Europe 2024 conference. The conference, scheduled for February 28-29 in Prague, addresses environmental challenges and aligns with the upcoming Euro 7 legislation in 2025, which imposes limits on tire wear to mitigate microplastics. Synthos is a Gold Sponsor of the conference, underlining its commitment to supporting initiatives that promote positive change in the industry.

According to Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA), Australia currently recovers 80% of its used car, bus and truck tyres, but in recent years its recovery rates have been trending downward. The country still needs to find solutions for the remaining 11.3 million tyres not recovered every year. In the recent Planet Ark Environmental Foundation article, TSA explains how Australia can close the loop on tyres and support the circular economy:

AZuR members will take the opportunity to present itself at the Tire Technology Expo in Hanover. The leading European trade fair for the design and production of tires from March 19th to 21st, 2024 is all about sustainability. AZuR's stand C500 will be located in the Academic Corner. The over 220 exhibitors in Hanover also include the AZuR partners HF MIXING GROUP, Italmatic Group, Marangoni, Synthos and Zeppelin Systems GmbH. This year, AZuR is more strongly represented than ever with 26 presentations from 12 partners