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TSA reports that ReMade in QLD (ReMiQ) funding is available for Queensland’s manufacturing industry to reduce waste and remanufacture recycled materials. A new 10 million for ReMiQ to support local manufacturers in Queensland to utilise waste and recycled material streams to develop new products, grow their businesses and drive better environmental and economic outcomes. Eligible manufacturers and recyclers can access matched grant funding of between $50,000 and $2.5 million for projects that increase the reuse of existing recycled material streams in manufacturing or enable diversification to remanufacture new waste streams.

ZARE (Zertifizierte Altreifen Entsorger) – a German end-of-life tire collection and recycling organization – has reported that despite ongoing efforts to promote recycling, incidents of illegal waste tire disposal are not decreasing. ZARE emphasizes the need to shed light on this persistent issue and raise awareness among politicians about its scale. This approach is seen as crucial in order to bring about legal changes that would lead to tighter regulations and increased monitoring of end-of-life tire exports.

Join Tyrewise (New Zealand) and Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) for a webinar covering the key trends in international tire stewardship and the progress on the implementation of New Zealand’s first regulated tire product stewardship scheme, set to start in 2023.

Pyrum Innovations AG (Pyrum), a pioneering company that recycles old tires sustainably with its globally patented, unique pyrolysis technology, reports that the company has been nominated for the “Rising Star” award. This is presented as part of the European Small and Mid-Cap Awards and goes back to a joint initiative of the Association of European Stock Exchanges (FESE), the EU Commission and EuropeanIssuers. Pyrum is the only German company among the nominees in this category this year. With the award ceremony, FESE recognizes the resilience and innovative strength of small and medium-sized enterprises throughout the European Union and their contribution to economic growth.

EuRIC – a European organization connecting recyclers with European policy makers – warns the dramatic increase in energy prices pose a substantial challenge to the European recycling industries. Major European recycling companies, including SMEs, have already significantly reduced or entirely suspended production. In these exceptional circumstances, the sector is urging policymakers to enact immediate financial aid to prevent significant long-term damage to European recycling.

Funds provided by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) will help at least six councils in South Australia commence trials using crumb rubber recycled from scrap tires for asphalt projects. The trials are considered the biggest of its kind in the country, according to TSA CEO Lina Goodman. The move to use recycled rubber is seen as an opportunity to advance circular economy in the state. Roads that rely on recycled tires will serve as alternative to conventional asphalt.

According to TSBC, Ocean Legacy Foundation (OLF) and Let’s Talk Trash have made remarkable strides in cleaning British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast and surrounding islands, removing large amounts of marine debris, including Styrofoam-filled end-of-life tires, plastic waste, and fishing gear, over the past seven years. Their collaborative efforts not only protect marine ecosystems but also advance recycling innovation.

British Plastics Federation recently released an article about Waverly Carbon's sustainable recovered carbon black (rCB) and how it could be used in manufacturing process. The article also covers Waverly Carbon's collaboration with its official UK distributors Lawrence Industries Ltd. The widespread use of virgin carbon black, derived from finite fossil fuel resources, poses environmental challenges due to its production process, high energy consumption, and associated emissions.

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.