The latest episode of the Talkin’ Tires podcast features a discussion with K. Stratton Kirton, Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Liberty Tire Recycling. Hosted by Craig Hunter, the episode explores Kirton’s background in environmental conservation and his views on state programs that are helping advance tire recycling in the United States. The conversation highlights the role of policy, industry cooperation and circular economy development in improving end-of-life tire management, while giving listeners insight into one of the companies active in tire recycling, rubber recycling and sustainability-focused material recovery.

Talkin' Tires: Episode 23 | Stratton Kirton | Liberty Tire | Video by Craig Hunter.

Podcast focuses on environmental conservation and recycling

In the episode, Hunter and Kirton discuss how Kirton’s interest in environmental conservation developed and how that background connects to his work in the tire recycling sector. The discussion also looks at the broader role of recycling programs in keeping end-of-life tires out of disposal routes and moving them into productive uses.

State tire recycling programs discussed

The podcast also covers state programs that support tire recycling and circular economy outcomes. Such programs can play an important role in organizing tire collection, reducing illegal dumping and helping create markets for recycled tire materials.

Liberty Tire Recycling role highlighted

Liberty Tire Recycling is one of the companies involved in processing end-of-life tires and supplying recycled tire materials for downstream uses. Depending on market requirements and processing routes, recovered materials from tire recycling can support applications such as crumb rubber, rubberized asphalt, molded rubber products, tire-derived fuel and other circular economy markets.

Episode available on major podcast platforms

The Talkin’ Tires episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast platforms. The discussion is aimed at listeners interested in tire recycling, sustainability, environmental conservation and the development of circular material markets.

Article source: Craig Hunter's Facebook channel.