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Sam Visaisouk, CEO of Tyromer Inc., has sadly passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of leadership, innovation, and dedication to sustainability. A visionary in the tire recycling industry, he played a pivotal role in transforming Tyromer from a laboratory concept into a thriving commercial enterprise.

Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. is doubling its rubber recycling capacity at the Morimachi Plant in central Japan to accelerate the recycling of rubber used in automobiles. While progress is being made in the recycling of resources such as steel and plastic in the automobile industry, the recycling of rubber products is difficult and almost all rubber waste is incinerated (utilization of heat). Toyoda Gosei began operations of its first recycling line in FY2021, using its proprietary devulcanization technology that can recycle rubber products into high quality raw materials. The company has been reusing the waste material generated in the production of products.

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.

Genan emphasizes that in a world prioritizing sustainability, the infrastructure we build must not only meet today's needs but also contribute to a greener future. GENAN ROAD+ PREMIXED is an innovative elastomer modifier for bitumen and asphalt that integrates high-quality rubber powder from recycled tires. This product enhances road durability while reducing waste and CO2 emissions, representing a responsible approach to infrastructure development. With its focus on circular economy solutions, GENAN ROAD+ PREMIXED is helping reshape road construction.

Evonik wants to help make rubber materials from scrap tires easier to re-use in the manufacture of new automobile tires. So far, the suitability of recycled rubber has been very limited because its chemical structure hampers interaction with new tire materials. A team of researchers at Evonik has now made a key step forward with a process that could make it possible to use up to four times as much recycled rubber in new tires as in the past.

The Australian federal and Western Australian Labor governments are co-investing AUD $44.1 million in nine recycling projects to enhance waste management across Perth and regional Western Australia. These projects will divert 143,000 tonnes of waste from landfills annually and create 246 jobs. Facilities will recycle plastics, tires, paper, and cardboard into new products, including high-quality plastic pipes. Key projects include a tire recycling and devulcanization plant to process 12,000 tonnes of off-the-road tires into reusable rubber materials.

Replan is committed to enhancing collaboration among various tire recycling projects to facilitate information sharing and create new cooperation opportunities. By connecting diverse initiatives, the goal is to merge isolated efforts and products made from recycled tire materials (RTM) into European market.

According to Swedish Tyre Recycling (Svensk Däckåtervinning AB), the company has been working with balance since 1994, and this year marks their 30th anniversary. The company focuses on aligning society’s need for resources with the planet’s renewable capacity to promote a sustainable existence. This involves using existing resources for longer periods with minimal modification, particularly in areas where virgin extraction would have significant consequences.

The Scrap Tire Research and Education Foundation, Inc. (STREF), and the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) to host the 9th Tire Recycling Conference on May 14th - 17th, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. As the scrap tire industry’s premier market development and emerging trends conference, the 9th Tire Recycling Conference offers a valuable opportunity for industry leaders, regulators, and stakeholders to review key developments in scrap tire management.