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The Recircle Awards, organized by Retreading Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazines, is a global event that recognizes the contributions of companies and individuals in the tyre manufacturing, retreading, and recycling industries to the circular economy.

On World Recycling Day, Spain’s Tratamiento Neumáticos Usados (TNU) warned that despite 100% of collected end-of-life tires being recycled, the country still lacks a complete circular economy for tires. While Spain excels in collection and treatment, the weak market demand for recycled products and limited green public procurement policies are stalling progress.

On September 16 and 17, 2025, the Alliance for the Future of Tires (AZuR), in cooperation with KRONE, will host the 2nd AZuR Retreading Summit at the KRONE Trailer Forum in Werlte, Germany. This two-day industry event will bring together stakeholders from logistics, the public sector, industry, research, and the retreading sector to discuss practical solutions for sustainable fleets and a closed-loop tire economy.

The growing issue of tire waste has driven major advancements in recycling and sustainability practices. Ben Chouchouci of the Windsor Industrial Development Laboratory (WIDL) discusses how innovative methods, such as computer-based simulations and optimized product designs, are leading the way in turning scrap tires into valuable materials. Thanks to new regulations and recycling efforts, about 85% of tires in the U.S. are now recycled for energy or material recovery.

The Recircle Awards, organized by Retreading Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling, has unveiled the final nominees for this year's event, recognizing sustainability and innovation in the tyre retreading and recycling industry. The shortlist includes four new award categories, with winners selected by the Nominations Committee, which consists of 13 independent industry experts.

The German Tyre Retail and Vulcanisation Trade Association (BRV) has revised its general terms and conditions (AGB) recommendations for the first time since 2021, introducing key updates relevant to tire dealers, particularly in the retreaded tire sector. One major change is the elimination of the shortened one-year statute of limitations for retreaded tires.

In Episode 71, Ewan Scott discusses the Australian tire recycling landscape with Lina Goodman, CEO of Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA). The conversation covers the key challenges and opportunities in the industry, focusing on the potential introduction of a mandatory tire stewardship scheme to enhance regulation and sustainability.

The new year begins with exciting news: Pneuhage Unternehmensgruppe, a founding partner of the AZuR network, is rejoining after a successful restructuring, bringing fresh momentum to its sustainability initiatives.

Hanover will welcome Tire Technology back on March 4, 5, and 6, 2025. Now in its 25th year, Tire Technology Expo remains the tire industry's essential annual event, gathering a global community of scientists, engineers, academics and professionals to share knowledge, learn about the latest industry developments, see new products, and shape the future of tire manufacturing and design.