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Conveyor belts, a common waste product in Australia, are targeted for transformative recycling efforts by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA). According to TSA’s recent report, the company seeks to revolutionize the disposal practices of the bulk handling industry, which often sends used conveyor belts to landfill due to challenges in recycling these materials. With approximately 60,000 to 85,000 tons of conveyor belts generated annually, less than 1% are currently recycled, primarily due to their complex composition and handling difficulties.

Titan International, Inc. and United Steelworkers (USW) called for restrictions on downstream products made from Russian petroleum inputs, citing in particular concerns over imports of off-the-road (OTR) tires from India. Paul Reitz, President and Chief Executive Officer of Titan International, stated, "Imports of Indian OTR tires increased by close to 38% in 2022 compared to 2021. India was not among the nations to ban imports of Russian oil products, including the production of the by-product, carbon black, which is a key ingredient the production of OTR tries. It is vital to our industry that we intensify our efforts to bring light to and close loopholes in the issued sanctions to Russia."

In late June 2020, Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has released a report which it referred to as “the most comprehensive piece of research conducted into the end-of-life tyre market since the 2017 National Market Development Strategy for Used Tyres.” TSA’s research combines material flow analysis data with TSA participant reports to provide a complete picture on the fate of all tyres: passenger, truck and off-the-road.

An award-winning innovation method for tire recycling is crumb rubber devulcanization. The original process was developed by a scholar whose innovation was commercialized by Tyromer Inc. – the Canadian company founded by a national university. What makes devulcanization stand out is the fact that it does not require the application of any chemical solvents. Moreover, Tyromer’s process helps reuse waste tire rubber in new tires and in retreads – this was hardly possible before.

Pennsylvania-based rubber flooring manufacturer Ecore International plans to invest $25.5 million to open a regional manufacturing facility in Ozark, Alabama, where it will create 84 jobs. Ecore specializes in transforming reclaimed materials into high-performance flooring and surface products. The privately held company based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is the largest converter of reclaimed rubber in North America, and its largest raw material is scrap truck tires.

The Sustainability in Tires, set to convene industry leaders, innovators, and sustainability advocates was successfully held on 14-16 October in Shanghai, China, and online. This landmark event focused on advancing sustainable practices in tire manufacturing, use, and recycling, underlining the critical need for eco-friendly solutions in the tire industry.

Smithers Sustainability in Tires 2023 will take place this October 12-13 in Shanghai, China and online. Smithers successfully held Tomorrow's Tire in 2019 and 2022 in China, discussing all of the most important topics affecting the tire industry, including OEM's requirements, tire performance, new technologies, future opportunities, and more.

REVYRE Australia and New Zealand have stepped up a gear in the waste tire sector, raising capital and partnering with Project Portfolio Management P/L (PPM).The MOU with PPM brings a highly capable team with the right values, project management and operational capabilities in the mining and heavy industrial sectors to support REVYRE accelerate and realize our strategy. Last year, InfraCo and Energy Estate announced the REVYRE joint venture – a partnership dedicated to addressing the global End-of-Life Tyre (ELT) disposal problem. Since then, significant progress has been made for REVYRE’s first Facilities in both countries and gaining support from potential feedstock providers.

Smithers is thrilled to announce the upcoming Sustainability in Tires 2024 conference, scheduled for 14-16 October and to be held in China, Shanghai. Building on the success of past events including Tomorrow's Tire in 2019 and 2022, and Sustainability in Tires 2023, this year’s conference aims to once again unite global industry professionals and stakeholders in insightful discussions on the future of tire sustainability. With over 500 delegates participating in previous conferences, Sustainability in Tires 2024 promises to be a pivotal event. It will feature comprehensive sessions covering the latest trends, future outlook, innovative materials and technologies, electric vehicle (EV) tires, circular economy practices, sustainable development, and the management of end-of-life tires.