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Episode 68 of the Tyre Recycling Podcast discusses the changing environment for end of life tyres in the UK, and touches on some of the potential outcomes with Darren Lindsey, CEO of the BTMA

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The tire waste recycling industry is transforming after 25 years of gradual progress. Traditionally, recycling focuses on mechanical processes to separate and recover rubber, steel, and fiber from End-of-Life Tires (ELTs), with applications developed for products like sports turf, civil engineering, mats, and even fuel for cement kilns.

Shercom Industries, a Saskatoon-based tire recycler in operation since 1993, has announced the layoff of 79 employees, attributing the decision to market pressures and changes in Saskatchewan’s tire recycling program. Shercom, which turns used tires into rubber products like tiles, curb ramps, and mats, has been affected by Tire Stewardship of Saskatchewan’s (TSS) decision to redirect end-of-life tires outside the province, impacting the company’s long-standing operations.

The Traction Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, brought together key players in the tire and automotive industries to discuss sustainable mobility and the journey toward net-zero emissions. Michelin shared its target to achieve net-zero scope 1 and 2 emissions and develop fully recyclable tires by 2050, while Continental aims for 40% sustainable tire content by 2030, moving to 100% by 2050. Presenters highlighted that Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in the U.S. is expected to advance as the need for tire recycling solutions grows.

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) has reported a 10.5% increase in the utilization of end-of-life tires (ELTs) in its latest End-of-Life Tire Management Report. With 79% of ELTs now repurposed in end-use markets, tires continue to rank among the most recycled consumer products, surpassing materials like aluminum, paper, and plastic. USTMA attributes this progress to decades of industry collaboration and innovation, which have contributed to a 95% reduction in tire stockpiles.

For tire recyclers, steel price trends are critical as recovered steel from recycled tires can fluctuate in value with the steel market, affecting overall revenue and planning in tire recycling operations. The World Steel Association has revised its 2024 forecast, projecting a 0.9 percent drop in global steel demand to 1.75 billion tons. The Association’s Short Range Outlook for 2024-2025 anticipates this decline will be followed by a moderate recovery in 2025, with demand rising by 1.2 percent to reach 1.77 billion tons, primarily outside of China.

The third scientific AZuR Colloquium took place on October 10, 2024, on the Jülich campus of the Aachen University of Applied Sciences (FH Aachen) with high participation. Forty scientists from various universities, institutes, and disciplines came together to discuss current research findings and projects related to the sustainable reuse and recycling of end-of-life tires. The agenda included workshops, discussion panels, and keynote presentations on topics such as the pyrolytic utilization of end-of-life tire granulate, the use of old rubber granulates in flood protection, and the future of recovered carbon black (rCB) as a sustainable filler.

Recykl Group – a tire recycling company from Poland – led by President Maciej Jasiewicz, has launched a significant relief initiative for flood victims in Głuchołazy, Poland, building on its history of humanitarian support, including prior aid for Ukraine.