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The logo and the visual communication of the main Italian operator in the management of end-of-life tires has changed. Ecopneus, the main operator in the management of end-of-life tires in Italy, has renewed the logo and visual communication, aiming to consolidate the positioning and recognition of Ecopneus, giving a further impetus towards the challenges and opportunities of the ecological transition that the country faces.

Innovative products capable of combining high performance, quality, environmental sustainability and exceptional resistance to shocks, enhancing elasticity and providing excellent response to vibrations and high soundproofing characteristics, available to industries and consumers. From 9 to 11 June the innovative Tyreplast materials made thanks to the union of recycled rubber powder from ELTs and thermoplastic materials return to the MECSPE in Bologna Fiere: an innovation developed in the Tyreplast research project promoted by Ecopneus with the support of Idea Plast.

Ecopneus received the recognition as Blue Ambassador issued by the scientific technical committee of the Blue Planet Economy Expoforum, an event dedicated to the blue economy organized by Fiera Roma, chaired by Roberto Morabito, ENEA General Manager, for the continuous commitment in the management of end-of-life Tires and for the research and training of new skills and professions in line with the values of the Blue Economy. The award is assigned to the most virtuous realities that have shown particular attention to the principles of the Blue Economy, especially in the formation of new professions.

We were deeply saddened to read about Federico Dossena, the general manager of Ecopneus, passing away suddenly and unexpectedly. According to Tyre and Rubber Recycling magazine, Federico became ill while out walking in Trentino, Italy. He was later found by other walkers. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he could not be revived. Before joining Ecopneus, he had worked at the Mondadori Group, where he was involved in printing, paper production, and the associated recycling processes.

More than a hundred of professionals working in supply chain operation specializing in scrap tire recycling, transport and storage gathered in Rome last year for the Ecopneus Convention. At the same time, businesses that use recycled rubber in sports field production and apply scrap tires to fuel cement plants participated in the event. The organizers of the convention shed light on the issue of quality of the supply chain and products.

Eni has signed an agreement with Ecopneus that will evaluate the technologies suitable for scrap tires boost. This move will help to obtain sustainable chemical and energy products. The new project relies on the principles of circular economy. The agreement strengthens the collaboration between Eni and Ecopneus , which have already carried out a project in Massafra (Taranto). During that project, the companies focused on asphalt modified with polymers and rubber powder from scrap tires.The initiative became possible thanks to a deal with the Municipality of Massafra reached in June 2020. Back then, Eni made the bitumen from the Taranto refinery available. Ecopneus, for its part, used its technical know-how for the diffusion of modified asphalts.

Ecopneus, in partnership with Genesis Acoustic Workshop, has completed an acoustic upgrade for the rehearsal hall of the Carabinieri Band in Italy. The project involved the installation of 140 square meters of sound-absorbing panels made from recycled end-of-life tires (ELT) in a 200-square-meter hall. The use of recycled rubber helped reduce reverberation time and improve sound clarity, optimizing the acoustic environment for music rehearsals.

Italy’s Olbia handled an environmental problem that posed danger to the environment and human health as over 900 tons of abandoned scrap tires were collected from an industrial area. This became possible thanks to funding and joint efforts of the Municipality of Olbia and a non-for-profit scrap tire managing organization Ecopneus. Additionally, Ecoservice of S.Antonio di Gallura helped the tire removal process. The company serves as Ecopneus’ partner specializing in collection and transportation of scrap tires in the provinces of Sassari, Oristano and Nuoro in Italy.

Ecopneus reaffirms its commitment to the extra target collection in 2024, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and strict management of financial resources. The Ministry of Environment and Energy Security has set an additional target for the collection of End-of-Life Tyres (ELTs) in 2024, urging the national ELT management system to increase the annual target by up to 10% (from 95% to 105% of the market input).