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On February 2, 2021, The Morrison and McGowan Governments in Western Australia announced $70 million in joint funding that is expected to drive a more than $174 million recycling boom in Western Australia. Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley, Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction and Environmental Management Trevor Evans, and WA Minister for the Environment Stephen Dawson announced the funding under the Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) program. $20 million from the RMF and $15 million from the State Government will leverage investments across eight new projects processing approximately 140,000 tonnes of Western Australian plastic and tyre waste every year. The Western Australian Government remains committed to awarding $5 million in industrial zoned land in the future.

e-RubberCon is an international conference organized by the French Association of Rubber and Polymer Engineers (AFICEP) under the auspices of the International Rubber Conference Organization (IRCO) which AFICEP is a member of. As its name suggests, the conference is devoted to problems of rubber industry, including rubber and tire recycling, as this year its main motive is “Environment and Recycling: A Strategic Challenge for Rubber Materials.” This year, Robert Weibold – a tire recycling and pyrolysis expert from Vienna, Austria – speaks at e-RubberCon about “Challenges, trends and opportunities for end-of-life tires from a French perspective”. If you would like to connect with Robert Weibold, please send your inquiry at sales@weibold.com.

On November 11-15 this year, one of the most industrialized cities of Mexico, Queretaro, is hosting the XV Latin American Conference on Rubber Technology that will also shed light on future and potential developments in tire recycling in North and South America. It is anticipated that the event will unite representatives of public sector and businesses; thus, it will become a sound platform for networking where visitors could offer their services and products. According to the event’s website, the biggest companies representing the recycling sector will attend the conference.

The Department of Veterinary Studies of the University of Perugia in association with the Italian Ecopneus and Unione Italiani Sport Per Tutti (UISP) conducted a research in which they found that horse-riding surface that contains recycled rubber can serve as outstanding an material if one wants to train and relax using it.

Pyrum Innovations AG announced thermolysis plant tour on 30 October 2024. Experience the fascination of thermolysis live – on a guided tour of the Pyrum thermolysis plant in Dillingen. The company develops and builds recycling plants for rubber and various plastics. The Pyrum thermolysis plant with an annual throughput of 5,000 tonnes of rubber per year.

AZuR's new partner Werba-Chem is developing biodegradable additives from renewable raw materials for the climate-friendly production of high-quality tires and rubber products. According to AZuR's recent article, for over 70 years, Austrian company Werba-Chem GmbH has been a reliable partner to the industry. Originally a trading company, it has evolved into a globally sought-after provider of innovative products and solutions, helping customers across various sectors achieve sustainability gains. The self-developed additives and chemicals are key elements in many modern industrial processes, with Werba-Chem focusing on sustainable materials that can remain in use for as long as possible.

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.

Pyrum Innovations AG and Ralf Bohle GmbH (Schwalbe brand) have presented a new recycling system for used bicycle tires at the start of the world's largest bicycle trade fair Eurobike in Frankfurt. The "Schwalbe Recycling System", which was developed in close cooperation with the TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences), enables the integrated recycling of used tires of all brands.

Fabien Gaboriaud, the new representative of Michelin on Enviro's board, describes himself as a competitive individual passionate about innovation and determined to assist Enviro in achieving success. Holding the position of Senior Vice President Sustainable Materials and Circularity at Michelin, Gaboriaud oversees the company's strategic investments in environmentally sustainable materials and circular practices.