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Workshop PLASTIC, RUBBER & RECYCLING will take place in Valencia 1-2 October 2024. ETRA and AIMPLAS join forces to organize a lively workshop to explore opportunities to set up new EU funded projects on Tyre, Rubber, and Plastic recycling with a high level of valorization.

Smithers recently announced that its annual event Carbon Black World – one of the world's leading forums for the carbon black value chain – is scheduled for November 10-12, in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. According to Smithers, the two-day conference regularly attracts an international audience that spans the entire carbon black value chain, including producers, end-users, and equipment solution providers from across the tire, rubber, plastics, compounds and ink industries all around the world.

Carlisle TyrFil – the leading global supplier of polyurethane tire fill and productivity technologies for Off-the-Road (OTR) equipment tires, OEM and aftermarket – reports it has proved that innovation and sustainability can coexist and become a competitive advantage. According to the company, during the past two decades, Carlisle TyrFil has introduced next generation technology that significantly reduces the usage of oil, petrochemicals, toxic metals, and other environmentally harmful compounds. In 2021, Carlisle TyrFil introduced the latest extension to its Recycling Technology line-up to further drive adoption of sustainable manufacturing practices within the OTR tire industry.

The rubber recycling industry is undergoing significant changes due to environmental concerns and technological advancements. As John Sheerin, senior director end-of-life tire programs at the U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA), explained, in 2024 USTMA will begin preparation of their 2023 U.S. Scrap Tire Management Report, which will provide additional important insights and update the findings from the organization’s 2021 report.

Scientists from Russia's Tomsk Polytechnic University have developed a new method of end-of-life tire recycling using ambient air direct current arc discharge plasma. According to the researchers, this method is efficient, will save companies money on end-of-life tire recycling and will produce environmentally friendly fuel.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced the funding of more than $2 million in grants to develop new markets for end-of-life vehicle tires. When illegal dumping in the environment occurs, scrap tires pose both a fire hazard and a human health risk as a mosquito breeding ground. These end-of-life tire grants support building sustainable markets for recycled tire materials in Michigan. Grants have traditionally included support for essential equipment and materials that aid in the establishment of new markets, including various manufacturing processes, implementation and testing of paving materials, energy generation, and other innovative approaches.

Are you an investor seeking for interesting investment opportunities with reliable technology and ROI rates higher than the market average? We at Weibold can help you find lucrative investment opportunities in the pyrolysis industry. Weibold is a consulting company focused exclusively at pyrolysis and tire recycling. We work hand in hand with numerous product suppliers, pyrolysis equipment manufacturers and many other stakeholders in the industry. Over the last decade, the pyrolysis industry has been steadily growing and maturing. Big multinationals like BASF, Continental, Michelin, Bridgestone and others see huge potential in the pyrolysis industry.

A new player in the tire recycling market, the company Retyre, offers a fresh approach to material recovery. According to the article by Tyre and Rubber Recycling magazine, while water jetting technology is not a novelty, Retyre's process stands out for its compact, efficient, and portable design, fitting into a 20ft container. Although the intricate details of the technology are not fully disclosed, a preview of the pre-production unit by Tyre and Rubber Recycling substantiates Retyre's claims. The output, known as ActivR™, comprises activated rubber and clean steel, with textile removal in the classifier process.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) – a Swedish tire pyrolysis equipment manufacturer and operator – reports its options-based incentive scheme was approved at the Annual General Meeting on May 20; moreover, it had generated substantial interest among key employees and Board members when the subscription period ended on 11 June. The scheme raised a total of SEK 5,600,000 (EUR 550,000) to the Company as of 16 June this year.