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In his recent article, Patrick Buder, Sustainability Strategy Manager at Zeppelin Systems, discovers how end-of-life tire recycling is taking a leap towards sustainability with the new process developed by Recykl, a part of the Recykl Group, and facilitated by Zeppelin Systems. In this innovative approach, the textile fibers from discarded tires are transformed into a valuable product known as Smapol, advancing road construction practices.

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.

The construction of Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ end-of-life tire recycling plant in Uddevalla has receieved starting notice. As previously communicated, the company expects the construction of the plant to start during the first quarter 2024. It is the municipality of Uddevalla that has notified about the permit in a letter. On February 7, Enviro, Antin Infrastructure Partners and Michelin announced the final investment decision for the plant and that the joint venture, formed between Enviro and Antin, has started to place orders for key materials and machinery for the plant.

According to a recent Virginia Mercury article, Republican Delegate Thomas Garrett's proposed legislation aims to address issues related to tire recycling in Virginia. The bill, which recently passed a House subcommittee, seeks to increase the state's fee on new tire sales to support recycling efforts. Additionally, it mandates tire producers to register with the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and utilize licensed haulers for transporting end-of-life tires to approved recycling facilities.

On February 7, the joint venture between Scandinavian Enviro Systems (publ) (Enviro), Michelin and Antin Infrastructure Partners made the final investment decision regarding the construction of the end of life tire recycling plant in Uddevalla, Sweden. The joint venture has secured equity financing for the construction of the plant and signed multi-year agreements for the supply of end-of-life tires and offtakes for the recovered carbon black and oil products. The signed agreements regarding deliveries of recovered materials have a total value of approximately MEUR 180 (SEK 2 billion) over the contract period, which varies between 5 and 10 years.

According to Liberty Tire Recycling – one of the biggest tire recycling companies in the United States, – roads in Floyd County, Georgia, will soon be smoother and more environmentally friendly for drivers, thanks to a Georgia EPA grant for repaving with asphalt enhanced by Liberty Tire’s SmartMIX™. A short test-strip will be paved in spring 2024 before the county begins the full project. Once implemented, the rubberized asphalt will create safer, more resilient roadways.

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