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The regulation is intended to ensure that new vehicles are designed and produced in ways that support reuse, recycling and recovery, with the aim of making the automotive sector more circular and sustainable.

Marangoni used the podcast to explain how his experience in retreading can support his work as President of EcoPneus. Retreading is closely linked to waste prevention because it extends the life of suitable tire casings before they become end-of-life tires. According to the episode summary, Marangoni also discussed how he manages potential conflicts of interest between his leadership in the retreading sector and his role in an EPR consortium responsible for broader tire recycling and recovery outcomes.

CTS reported that its municipal transfer station collection network included 23 active collection sites as of the June 2026 update. The presentation also listed seven sites receiving hauler assignments during the week of the meeting, three sites ready for the next assignment round and 11 sites finalizing agreements or registration. The organization said enrollment and registration are handled through a portal used to track collected tires and tonnage and to support compensation for haulers and processors.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) announced that the deadline to register at the “Early Bird” price for the highly anticipated 2023 Rubber Recycling Symposium has been extended to August 8. The “Early Bird” pricing is an attractive option for industry professionals interested in attending the event. By registering early, attendees can rest assured they receive the best value and can start planning their visit to the Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax, on October 4-5. See event details and register.

British government commences consultations aimed at overhauling the waste system via reducing plastic contamination; the step encouraging recycling is expected to bring the island nation closer to circular economy. The consultations are likely to result in a more widely-used Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) not only for such waste as plastics, but for scrap tires as well.

Jaipur, India - The Tyre & Rubber Recycling Association of India (TRRAI) is proud to announce its second conclave, scheduled for August 24th at Ananta Spa and Resort, Jaipur. This prestigious event aims to bring together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the future of tyre recycling in India, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative solutions.

Two innovative tire projects were presented at the Tyre Recovery Association’s (TRA) annual Recycling Forum Day in Warwick, the UK, on the 18th of June which was attended by over 90 delegates, including representatives of the Environment Agency and Scottish Environment Agency. The event addressed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and the current tire recovery program.

The new Extended Producer Responsibility for Waste Tyre Policy, released on July 23 by India's Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, has given the country's retreading industry a huge boost by recognizing retreaders as a necessary element of the waste tyre management system and by including retreading as an integral part of the Policy.

Tire Industry Project (TIP) and Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) of India with the support of Deloitte are organizing a one-day Workshop on “End-of-life Tire (ELT) Management in India” taking place on Thursday, 21st September 2023 at Hotel ITC Maurya in New Delhi. Franklin Raj, the pyrolysis business analyst, and Yogesh Gaikwad, technical consultant for carbon black, will participate in the event on behalf of Weibold’s team.