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The Alliance for the Future of Tires (AZuR) has officially launched the LOOP THE TIRE 2026 startup competition, calling on innovators across Europe to rethink tires, close material loops, and help shape a sustainable future for the tire and tire recycling industry. Applications are now open, with a deadline of May 15, 2026.

German Alliance for the Future of Tires (AZuR) reports thar each year, more than 500,000 metric tons of end-of-life tires are generated in Germany. Tires that can no longer be repaired, regrooved, or retreaded are ideally directed toward climate-friendly recovery pathways—preferably mechanical recycling, followed by chemical recycling where appropriate. A new film released by the Alliance for the Future of Tires (AZuR) clearly illustrates how tire pyrolysis plays a key role in avoiding waste, keeping valuable raw materials in circulation, and sustainably substituting fossil resources.

Continental Tyres has warned that a lack of awareness around used tyre disposal is leading to retread-suitable carcasses being wasted, while some fleet operators may also be missing out on potential financial rebates by failing to return used tyres to manufacturers. The company highlighted retreading as a key tool for managing the volume of waste tyres generated by UK fleets each year. In a Continental-commissioned survey of more than 700 UK-based fleets, 26.8 per cent of respondents said they did not know whether they had an agreed disposal method in place for used truck and bus tyres.

AZuR's Christina Guth calls for a rethink in tyre recycling End-of-life tyres were presented not as waste, but as valuable secondary raw materials in the latest edition of the video series “66 seconds for the future” by forum future economy. In the video, Christina Guth, coordinator of AZuR (Allianz Zukunft Reifen), outlined how a well-functioning tyre circular economy could play a meaningful role in resource conservation, CO₂ reduction and the advancement of a genuine circular economy.

In Episode 86 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast, Edoardo Fiore, Business Development Manager at Rover Research, discusses the company’s patented water jet technology and its application in tyre recycling and retreading. Recorded during the Round Trip Tyre and Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit in Australia, the conversation highlights how the automated system processes TBR and OTR tyres, focusing on efficient material separation and energy savings.

Tegeta Motors and Bandag, a subsidiary of Bridgestone, have signed an agreement to establish the first Bandag tyre retreading facility in the Caucasus region. The new plant, to be located in Rustavi, Georgia, will introduce Bandag’s retreading technology for truck and bus tyres, marking a significant expansion of circular tyre solutions in the region.

The tyre and rubber industry across the Asia-Pacific region is currently undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history, driven by new regulatory frameworks, expanding recycling capacity, and the growing adoption of circular materials. The upcoming Green Tyre Summit 2026, taking place in Bangkok on 28–29 January, will bring together policymakers, manufacturers, recyclers, and technology providers to examine how the region is progressing toward a more sustainable and circular tyre economy.

GIIB Rubber Compound Sdn. Bhd., a subsidiary of GIIB Holdings Berhad, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Stamford Tyres International Pte. Ltd., a major Singapore-based tyre distributor and retreader. The agreement establishes a two-year framework for collaboration on sustainable materials and circular-economy practices in the truck and bus tyre sector.

The Australian House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science has launched an inquiry into the current state of the country's tire industry, focusing on challenges and opportunities within a circular economy framework. The investigation was initiated by Minister Rob Mitchell and follows the recent Round Trip Summit held in Melbourne.