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The Ministry of the Environment of Bogotá organized again a series of sessions called “Llantatón”, between August 11 and 25, to collect end-of-life tires in the towns of Barrios Unidos, Usme, Kennedy and Usaquén, points in the that tires that have finished their useful life will be collected from motorcycles, bicycles and vehicles whose rim is up to 22.5.

Chile's Ministry of Environment published the first decree linked to Law 20,920 in January 2021, which states that by 2030, all tires on mining trucks with 45-inch or larger tires must be recycled 100 percent. The gradual implementation of tire recycling in mining must start in 2023.

In its latest press release, Spanish EPR agency TNU (Tratamiento Neumáticos Usados) explains that all the waste generated by a tire after its use, rubber, steel and fabric, are a rich source of material and energy resources since they can be reused. Currently, the depletion of natural raw materials and fossil fuels is forcing us to seek more sustainable solutions, and in this sense, the recycling of end-of-life tires has important advantages. There are numerous ways of recovering and transforming its components into innovative and sustainable uses, allowing to reduce the environmental impact, as is the case with these useful and safe brake pads for trucks.

Bolder Industries, Inc., the circular solutions provider for rubber, plastics, and petrochemical supply chains, and Liberty Tire, the largest tire collector and recycler in the U.S., U.S.-owned by ECP, a leading energy transition investor, completed a formal agreement outlining their North American partnership.

Environmental and social awareness is becoming the key element of the sustainable tire industry. End-of-life tires (ELTs) are one of the most abundant as well as the most attractive waste from an economic point of view. More than 30 million tons ELTs are generated worldwide annually (WBCSD, 2019) and this waste stream is growing dynamically.

In its recent press release, BASF announced it would join the K 2022 trade fair in October 2022 and present its ‘Plastic Journey’ (MAKE – USE – RECYCLE) aimed at a more sustainable plastics (and rubber) economy. Noteworthy, BASF's focus goes beyond plastics and touches other materials, including the topic of end-of-life tires.

According to the recent Forbs press release, Proyección Futura’s environmental services have been in the Ecuadorian market for 16 years and since the beginning of 2022 it has had operations in Bogotá, Colombia. In 2021, it invoiced close to US$700,000 and this year its partners are confident of reaching one million dollars. The company is already developing a plan to manage wood waste.

Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon black solutions, has announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind carbon black virtual showroom that provides a Virtual Reality experience, showcasing the value and diverse usage of carbon black through the lens of a Virtual Car. The virtual showroom can be accessed using the URL – https://www.digitalshowroom.birlacarbon.com/

Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) invites tire recycling industry stakeholders to join the ecologiQ Greener Infrastructure Conference on 6-7 September 2022 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Tyre Stewardship Australia says the ecologiQ will serve as a platform where the industry comes together to drive circular change in transport infrastructure. According to TSA, the two-day conference will deliver an unrivalled program featuring diverse industry leaders, a dynamic trade hall full of suppliers of recycled and reused products, networking events and site tours.