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The European Recycling Industries’ Confederation (EuRIC) – an umbrella organization for European Recycling Industries – holds Recyclers’ Talks Webinars. The webinar series by EuRIC connects the dots between EU decision-makers and recyclers to discuss the building blocks required to speed up the transition towards a more circular economy and achieve Europe's climate neutral agenda.

Prism Worldwide is thrilled to unveil its latest innovation with the launch of CIRX™ car mats, engineered with our cutting-edge Ancora™ TPE technology. These pioneering mats are crafted from Ancora C-1082, a high-performance material that incorporates 50% recycled content derived from end-of-life tires, utilizing Prism’s advanced process technology. The CIRX car mats stand as a testament to Prism’s commitment to sustainability and innovation. By integrating recycled tire material into our Ancora TPE formulation, we not only enhance the durability and functionality of our car mats but also demonstrate what is possible with the Ancora family of thermoplastic elastomers.

Life for Tyres (L4T) – a busines group specialised in the conversion of end-of-life tires into advanced biofuel feedstock and high quality secondary raw materials –announced the opening of its first plant in Puertollano (Spain). The plant upcycles end-of-life tires (ELTs) into high quality secondary commodities, such as advanced biofuel feedstock, recovered carbon black and scrap steel, using a cutting-edge and proprietary technology. With an investment of 33 million euros and an annual processing of 27,000 tons of waste tires, the plant is the largest and most advanced ever built in Europe. The plant's inauguration is the result of more than 10 years of research, industrial testing and operational improvements, and represents a significant milestone for L4T while bringing highly promising new upcycling opportunities for the tire industry. Using proprietary technology developed in partnership with CURTI Group and protected by five patents, the plant produces high-quality end-products, which include advanced biofuel feedstock and circular depolymerization oil, both certified by the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC).

In Amsterdam, The Netherlands across the 5-6 November 2024 the Recovered Carbon Black Europe conference, promises to be an exceptional gathering of industry leaders, innovators and experts, all converging to explore the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the dynamic realm on rCB. Organised by Smithers, this eagerly anticipated event is proud to announce the 2024 full agenda. With presentations from Continental, Circtec, Pyrum Innovations, Scandinavian Enviro Systems, Hutchinson, Bolder Industries, Cabot, Trelleborg and many more, view full agenda here.

In just 4 days, on March 19 – 21, 2024, Tire Technology Expo Conference will bring together leading industry figures for three days of presentations, discussions and networking on the latest developments in tire manufacturing, scientific advances, sustainability and the global tire business. Robert Weibold – the founder and managing director of Weibold – will attend this year's conference. If you would like to connect with Robert Weibold, discuss business opportunities or request information on consulting services, please send your inquiry at sales@weibold.com.

A group of 10 representatives from independent automotive service providers, collectively representing 80% of the European automotive sector, has urgently appealed to President von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners for sector-specific legislation on access to vehicle data. This diverse group encompasses automotive part suppliers, distributors, workshops, technology suppliers, mobility service providers, the insurance industry, and consumers. They emphasize the potential benefits of connected vehicles for safer, smarter, and more affordable mobility but highlight how manufacturers' control of vehicle data limits innovation and competition, ultimately driving up prices and diminishing Europe's global competitiveness.

On January 15, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) started accepting applications for grants from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP). The grants are to fund projects that create or expand beneficial uses for end-of-life tires. Such projects include tire recycling and processing, using materials such as aggregate that are derived from tires, initiating research and development in tire management, using tires for alternative fuels, or promoting innovation in infrastructure.

The Tire Export Ban took effect on December 1, 2021, and Australia now faces a challenge: what to do with the 70,000 tons of whole and baled tires it used to export each year.

Qatar is now attempting to advance the reuse of scrap tire rubber in order to stop tire incineration – when scrap tires are burnt and not recycled, they generate CO2 emissions. Qatar General Electricity and Water Corporation (Kahramaa) represented by the state program Tarsheed is behind the new sustainable effort. Kahramaa’s aim is to cut CO2 emission by 7 percent in 3 years. To attain this objective, the organization will encourage the locals to start actively reusing tires in decorative art works and installations and in sports.