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In Barcelona, Spain across the 4-6 November 2025 the Recovered Carbon Black Europe conference, promises to be an exceptional gathering of industry leaders, innovators and experts, all converging to explore the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the dynamic realm of recovered carbon black. Organised by Smithers, this eagerly anticipated event is proud to announce the 2025 full agenda. With presentations from Continental Tires, Circtec, Bolder Industries, Contec, BASF, Cabot Corporation, Birla Carbon, Orion Engineered Carbons and many more.

Ecolomondo Corporation, a leading Canadian innovator in sustainable scrap tire recycling technology, is proud to announce that it has concluded amending agreements to loans with Export Development Canada (EDC). The conclusion with EDC of these amending agreements is an extremely important step forward that should allow the Company to not only benefit from improved working capital but also give investors a higher level of confidence, which is pivotal for the Company to achieve its strategic goals.

Each year, well over a billion tires worldwide reach the end of their life. Many of these discarded tires still accumulate in landfills or are burned for a one-time energy gain, creating pollution and wasting valuable materials. Tire pyrolysis, a form of chemical recycling, breaks down end-of-life tires (ELT) into useful products like oil (TPO), gas, and recovered carbon black (rCB). Across the globe – and especially in Europe and the United States – evolving legal frameworks are transforming tire-derived pyrolysis oil (TPO) into a strategic commodity. New laws and policies on both sides of the Atlantic are beginning to treat TPO as a sought-after resource for fuels and petrochemicals. This shift in perspective is driving a wave of investment and innovation in ELT (end-of-life tire) pyrolysis, positioning it as a crucial component in the puzzle of the circular economy.

Murfitts Industries and tyre giant Michelin have announced a project to process old tyres, recovering the energy and materials within them. As part of the project, Murfitts, the UK’s largest tyre recycling company, has submitted plans to set up a tyre reprocessing site at Michelin’s Stoke-on-Trent premises. The “cutting-edge” process developed by Murfitts will reportedly generate energy which will be used to power Michelin’s production on site, thereby lowering CO2 emissions from the factory by 1,500 tonnes per year. In addition to the energy recovered, the process will also produce recovered carbon black (rCB) and tyre pyrolysis oil (TPO).

In Episode 74 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast, John Loudermilk, CEO of Birla Carbon, shares insights into the future of recovered carbon black (rCB). He outlines Birla Carbon’s approach to scaling sustainable carbon-based materials, discusses current limitations facing rCB, and explores how continued research may expand its potential uses. The episode also covers the launch of Continua 8030 and updates on the company’s new Patalganga facility.

Recovered Carbon Black Europe is the must-attend event for anyone involved within the carbon black supply chain! The Recovered Carbon Black Europe conference provides a much-needed platform for experts and innovators, who research, develop and commercialise recovered carbon black to stay updated on the latest market developments, challenges and opportunities. Over 400 rCB representatives are expected to join us at the Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower hotel on the 5-6 November 2025.

Smithers is pleased to announce that Recovered Carbon Black Asia 2025 will return on 4–5 September 2025, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand and available to join online. This flagship event brings together key players from across the recovered carbon black value chain – including tire manufacturers, pyrolysis operators, chemical suppliers, equipment providers, and end users – to explore the latest innovations, challenges, and business opportunities across the region.

Bridgestone Corporation announced that it will be supporting the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge (BWSC) with ENLITEN™ technology tires, which feature the first application of new recycled materials developed through co-creation with partners, increasing the ratio of recycled and renewable materials to over 65%. The company will supply these tires to 33 teams from 17 locations.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) CEO Fredrik Emilson and CFO Fredrik Aaben have subscribed for a total of 3,980,769 shares, valued at just over SEK 3.3 million, as part of the company’s recently completed rights issue. The rights issue raised approximately SEK 240 million, significantly boosting Enviro’s cash position.