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Seal tires, equipped with a self-sealing protective layer, may seem like a convenient solution at first glance. However, they pose significant ecological and safety concerns that cannot be overlooked. The Recycling Challenge: The silicone-based sealing layer makes Seal tires non-recyclable.

Recognising that the tyre and rubber sector is crucial for the automotive sector and the mobility ecosystem at large, the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA) has shared its key policy recommendations with EU legislators, designed to support the European twin transition and contribute to the competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation of Europe's automotive ecosystem.

According to Environmental Registry of Ontario, the province is reducing red tape for the tire, battery, electrical and electronic equipment, and hazardous and special products industries while ensuring that the environment and consumers are protected. Ontario's Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has amended the following producer responsibility regulations under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, 2016 (RRCEA):

Pyrum Innovations AG and its Greek partner, Thermo Lysi SA, have received full regulatory approval for the construction of a new pyrolysis-based tire recycling plant in Greece. With all necessary permits granted, the project is now considered “fully approved,” paving the way for the next phase of development.

The European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA) has opened its call for papers for the 30th ETRA Conference on Tyre Recycling, scheduled for the end of March 2025. Themed 30 Years of Tyre Recycling: Innovations to Build the Future, the conference will highlight key achievements in tire recycling over the past three decades and explore cutting-edge innovations shaping the industry's future.

Bridgestone EMEA has been awarded the prestigious Platinum rating from EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year, placing the company among the top 1% of approximately 130,000 organizations assessed globally in 2024. This recognition highlights Bridgestone’s strong sustainability performance across four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

JANUARY 2024: Global circularity must be doubled by 2032. The Circularity Gap Report 2024 reveals a decline in global circularity to 7.2%, emphasizing the urgent need for transformative action. Excessive material consumption drives environmental harm and inequality, with high-income nations disproportionately responsible. The report outlines 16 solutions across key sectors to reduce material use by 30% while improving well-being.

In 2024, Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), in partnership with Liberty Tire, coordinated 20 tire collection events across British Columbia (BC). These events successfully collected 14,221 orphan tires. This achievement was made possible through collaboration with community groups, regional districts, municipalities, and Return-to-Retailer locations (R2Rs).

Hanover will welcome Tire Technology back on March 4, 5, and 6, 2025. Now in its 25th year, Tire Technology Expo remains the tire industry's essential annual event, gathering a global community of scientists, engineers, academics and professionals to share knowledge, learn about the latest industry developments, see new products, and shape the future of tire manufacturing and design.