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Pyrolysis is an age old concept, whereas pyrolysis from end-of-life tires (ELTs) is a nascent field in an immature market. Today, in the ever present push towards a circular economy, this technology receives ever more attention in the tire recycling community – investments in tire pyrolysis businesses increase, technology keeps advancing and ever more operators appear on the market worldwide.

In recent years, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has evolved from a peripheral concern to a central pillar in the strategic planning of businesses worldwide. CSR encompasses a company's initiatives to assess and take responsibility for its effects on environmental and social well-being. This shift reflects broader societal changes, including increased public awareness of environmental issues, more stringent governmental regulations, and a growing expectation for businesses to contribute positively to society.

Australian environmental technology company Entyr has achieved a significant milestone by entering into offtake and collaborative agreements with global commodities industry giant Trafigura. Specializing in addressing the global tire waste problem, Entyr and Trafigura will collaborate on exploring markets for high-quality products derived from end-of-life tires. The offtake agreement stipulates that Trafigura will receive 100% of Entyr's products, including tire pyrolysis oil, carbon char, and recovered carbon black production. The collaboration spans 20 years, aiming to contribute to Entyr's growth and profitability by sustainably recycling key waste streams.

Ecopneus – an end-of-life tire management authority in Italy – says that despite the difficulties linked to the health emergency, in 2021 the organization achieved important results by ensuring efficient and effective management of end-of-life tires under its responsibility, making a strong contribution to the development of the recycled rubber market and to the stability of the companies in the supply chain.

Rimini Exhibition Centre in Italy will host an expo by Ecomondo devoted to green technologies, recycling and material recovery. The organizers call the platform “the leading event in Europe” that promotes novelties in circular economy and recycling. During the event, attendees will learn about a range of issues such as material and energy recovery that can advance sustainability. A separate section of expo will be devoted to tire and rubber recycling, as well as tire pyrolysis.

The Canadian tire recycler Nexxsource Recycling has been transformed last November into a new company that received a name Evolve Recycling and is now headquartered in Ontario after it was purchased by North West Rubber and Moose Creek Tire Recycling. Additionally, Trillium MC Inc., MCTR’s tire hauling subsidiary has become part of the new firm.

SIGNUS Ecovalor – a Spanish end-of-life tire managaement authority – reports that the American tire manufacturer, Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Europe Ltd, joins the organization with the aim of guaranteeing the correct environmental management of the tires they put on the market, when those are at the end of their useful life.

Bridgestone suggest using rubber granulate to produce dredged clay that has sealing and filling properties, thus boosting cement’s durability and reducing absorptivity. Bridgestone has conducted trials of rubberized clay finding that clay modified with rubber granulate could be used for structures under deformation as cracks formed exclusively around the rubber, therefore they could “prevent the growth of wide cracks”, according the Bridgestone’s manager.

Ecopneus – an Italian end-of-life tire management authority – reports that companies specializing in the recycling, collection and transport of end-of-life tires will be able to register in the Suppliers' Register available on the Ecopneus website and access the selection procedures for subsequent online tenders.