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The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks in Ontario has proposed amendments to provincial waste regulations that could reshape how used tires are collected, processed, and managed under Ontario’s producer responsibility framework. The proposed updates apply to the Tires Regulation (O. Reg. 225/18), the Hazardous and Special Products Regulation (O. Reg. 449/21), and the Administrative Penalties Regulation (O. Reg. 558/22), all made under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016.

Sistema Integrado de Gestión Automotriz (SIGA Chile) has announced a fourth tender for the collection of end-of-life tires (ELTs), targeting three northern regions of Chile with a combined collection volume of 710,000 kilograms.

A new documentary released by Tyre Stewardship Australia examines illegal tire dumping in Australia, focusing on the financial and environmental impacts associated with improper disposal of end-of-life tires. Titled Tyred and Wasted: Australia’s Illegal Tyre Dumping Crisis, the documentary explores how disposal fees paid by motorists and businesses for used tire collection may not always result in responsible processing, with some tires reportedly being dumped unlawfully rather than entering approved tire recycling channels.

SIGNUS Ecovalor has launched a new tender process for the selection and contracting of service providers focused on the recovery and valorization of end-of-life tires (ELTs), continuing efforts to strengthen Spain’s circular economy approach to tire waste management.

According to TNU, the contest is designed to raise awareness about the importance of properly managing end-of-life tires (ELTs) and to highlight how recovered tire materials can be repurposed into valuable products through tire recycling and rubber recycling processes.

Michelin North America, Inc. has introduced TreadVision by Michelin Retread Technologies, a new tire retreading system that combines artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced data analytics to improve retread quality, operational consistency, and processing efficiency for commercial fleets.

The funding program is designed to help move projects from concept into commercial or large-scale application by supporting trials, demonstrations, and product development involving recycled tire materials. Eligible applicants can apply for grants of up to $300,000.

The certifications confirm that the plants meet internationally recognized standards for sustainability, traceability, and greenhouse gas reporting. They also expand Gravita’s certified operational footprint, adding to the company’s Romania facility, which already holds both certifications.

The Corporate Sustainability Advocate category recognizes organizations that promote sustainability beyond internal practices. Uniq’s approach is based on the idea that procurement decisions directly influence environmental outcomes.