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Rubber Conversion has been awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal, placing the company in the top 5% of businesses globally assessed by EcoVadis in the past year. The rating reflects the company’s performance in environmental responsibility, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

A significant highway upgrade in Australia is set to boost road infrastructure while promoting sustainability through the use of end-of-life tyres (EOLT) in construction. The Australian government has announced a large-scale upgrade to the Bruce Highway, a major transport route connecting Brisbane to Cairns.

Tyre Stewardship Australia announces the release of two new reports exploring the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the tyre industry in Australia and globally. The reports offer actionable insights into global regulatory trends, innovative and changing tyre designs, and the growing impacts to local tyre recovery from the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

Seal tires, equipped with a self-sealing protective layer, may seem like a convenient solution at first glance. However, they pose significant ecological and safety concerns that cannot be overlooked. The Recycling Challenge: The silicone-based sealing layer makes Seal tires non-recyclable.

Recognising that the tyre and rubber sector is crucial for the automotive sector and the mobility ecosystem at large, the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA) has shared its key policy recommendations with EU legislators, designed to support the European twin transition and contribute to the competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation of Europe's automotive ecosystem.

According to Environmental Registry of Ontario, the province is reducing red tape for the tire, battery, electrical and electronic equipment, and hazardous and special products industries while ensuring that the environment and consumers are protected. Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has amended the following producer responsibility regulations under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA):

Pyrum Innovations AG and its Greek partner, Thermo Lysi SA, have received full regulatory approval for the construction of a new pyrolysis-based tire recycling plant in Greece. With all necessary permits granted, the project is now considered “fully approved,” paving the way for the next phase of development.

The European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA) has opened its call for papers for the 30th ETRA Conference on Tyre Recycling, scheduled for the end of March 2025. Themed 30 Years of Tyre Recycling: Innovations to Build the Future, the conference will highlight key achievements in tire recycling over the past three decades and explore cutting-edge innovations shaping the industry's future.

Bridgestone EMEA has been awarded the prestigious Platinum rating from EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year, placing the company among the top 1% of approximately 130,000 organizations assessed globally in 2024. This recognition highlights Bridgestone’s strong sustainability performance across four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.