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As 2026 approaches, we would like to thank you for being part of our journey and wish you a year marked by progress, stability, and good health. The tire recycling and pyrolysis landscape continues to evolve — shaped by new regulations, advancing technologies, and growing expectations around circularity and sustainability.

VTTI B.V., an industry leader in energy infrastructure, has opened a market consultation for recovered carbon black (rCB) as part of the VTTI TyreLoop Antwerp project at its existing terminal VTTI Antwerp, Belgium. The initiative marks an important milestone in VTTI’s commitment to addressing the global waste challenge and supporting the energy transition.

For decades, carbon black has been one of Europe’s most heavily used industrial materials—found in tires, plastics, inks, coatings, and countless engineered products. Its manufacturing has historically been dominated by a small number of global players using the well-established furnace black process. As a result, the regulatory identity of carbon black under REACH seemed fixed, stable, and largely uncontested.

The 5th European Carbon Black Summit, taking place on 3–4 December 2025 in Prague, will bring industry leaders together to discuss a central issue for the sector: the evolving balance between virgin and recovered carbon black (rCB) in Europe’s changing market landscape. This is a final call for those wishing to join the discussions.

Tire Technology Expo 2026 is set to take place on March 3–5, 2026, at Deutsche Messe, Hannover, Germany. As one of the industry’s leading global events, the exhibition brings together scientists, engineers, academics, and professionals to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore the latest advancements in tire manufacturing technologies.

Ecolomondo (TSXV: ECM | OTCQB: ECLMF) recently provided an update on its strategic priorities and upcoming milestones during a webinar held on October 22. The session, hosted by financial analyst Moneer Barazi and featuring Executive Chairman Eliot Sorella, reviewed the company’s progress and expectations for the coming years.

Tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) has landed at the intersection of two big policy drives: circularity for end-of-life tires (ELTs) and the EU’s push to scale recycled carbon fuels under RED III. Chemistry is attractive — a liquid fuel from a widespread waste stream — but the arithmetic is brutal. Combustion emissions alone push TPO very close to conventional diesel on a life-cycle basis, meaning TPO alone cannot meet RED III’s 70% GHG reduction requirement without using credits tied to the tires’ alternative fate. Properly applied e_ex-use (diversion) credits are therefore decisive: they can turn TPO from a near-miss into a qualifying recycled carbon fuel — but only if the baseline is robustly documented and upstream emissions are tightly controlled.

Unlock the fastest, most compliant route to the European market for your recovered carbon black (rCB) business. This comprehensive Weibold Report offers a clear, side-by-side comparison of REACH registration pathways for non-EU-based rCB producers. It outlines practical approaches to facilitate EU market access, minimize compliance risks, and strengthen the regulatory credibility of your recycled carbon black products.

The Recovered Carbon Black Europe 2025 conference takes place next week, November 4–6, in Barcelona, Spain. Organized by Smithers, the event will bring together leading experts, manufacturers, and innovators to discuss the latest developments and breakthroughs in recovered carbon black.