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The next edition of The Tire Cologne to take place in June 2024. The upcoming event will emphasize the importance of the circular economy in the tire industry. With the aim of showcasing companies involved in tire retreading and recycling, a dedicated Circular Economy themed area will be located prominently in Hall 7 at THE TIRE COLOGNE. This area will feature exhibitions, talks, and focus islands that highlight various stages of the circular economy, from tire collection to retreading and recycling.

German AZuR has announced it had been nominated for the German Sustainability Award 2024. The German Sustainability Award 2024 (Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis), Europe's biggest award for environmental and social commitment, will be presented for the 17th time in 2024. This award recognizes pioneering contributions that are shaping our future more sustainably.

According to Kal Tire – a renowned tire manufacturing company committed to sustainability – its tire recycling plant in Chile is expected to be constructed in 2020. The company says that construction of its recycling plant for OTR, mining and industrial tires began in May 2019. As a project location, Industrial Quarter of La Negra, Antofagasta, Chile was chosen. The size of the area is 60,000 m2. Kal Tire says that it will allow to generate greater employment, give the area environmental benefits and reduce carbon footprint. The plant was designed and manufactured in Europe, and recycles end-of-life OTR and mining tires through the process of thermal conversion (pyrolysis / thermolysis). Reportedly, the plant will be capable of recycling tires of 4 meters in diameter and more than 4 tons of weight.

As a consulting support service for international clients Weibold is capable of of evaluating tire recycling and pyrolysis equipment manufacturers and their technologies on a regular basis. It is our business to connect quality suppliers who feature efficient and innovative technologies with recycling and pyrolysis operators striving to improve their results on a global basis.

On International Recycling Day, May 17, Continental reiterated its commitment to achieving full carbon neutrality by 2050 and becoming the leading tire company in sustainability. Continental has long been reducing its reliance on fossil fuels, promoting the circular economy, and cutting emissions. Their Tires Vision 2030 sets ambitious targets: 60% sustainable materials in their products, 20% waste reduction, a 95% recycling rate, and a 20% decrease in energy and water consumption.

The Canadian Tire and Rubber Association (TRAC) has announced the recipients of its inaugural industry leadership awards for 2022. The End-of-Life Tyre Management Companies and Other Businesses Focused on Sustainability were recognized by the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada as exceptional individuals and businesses for their devotion and commitment to excellence in the tyre and rubber industry.

The third scientific AZuR Colloquium took place on October 10, 2024, on the Jülich campus of the Aachen University of Applied Sciences (FH Aachen) with high participation. Forty scientists from various universities, institutes, and disciplines came together to discuss current research findings and projects related to the sustainable reuse and recycling of end-of-life tires. The agenda included workshops, discussion panels, and keynote presentations on topics such as the pyrolytic utilization of end-of-life tire granulate, the use of old rubber granulates in flood protection, and the future of recovered carbon black (rCB) as a sustainable filler.

The official video of the second Recircle Awards ceremony, which took place on May 26 in Bologna, Italy, is now accessible on Youtube. The event, held at the end of the Future of Retreading and Recycling Conference saw awards presented to Marangoni, Vipal, Eco Green, Sustrend, Leticia Saiz Rodriguez and Patricia Malnati.

What is important to tire recycling and retreading industry, retreaded tires will be partly affected by the regulation, too. In addition, ERJ reports that the UK road safety awareness group TyreSafe has welcomed a recent government initiative to ban tires aged 10 years or older, saying it highlights the importance of the safety of part-worn tires for the public.