News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced the company will debut a demonstration commercial tire at WasteExpo. The tire supports the use of 70% recycled and renewable materials1, making it the first commercially available tire in industry history to reach the milestone. It is the company’s first waste-specific tire to earn ISCC PLUS certification, a globally recognized system that supports the transition to a circular economy and bioeconomy.

The European Commission has fined 15 major car manufacturers and the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) a total of €458 million for participating in a cartel that restricted competition in end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling for over 15 years. The companies colluded to avoid paying dismantlers and withheld information on recycling performance to limit consumer awareness. Mercedes-Benz was granted full immunity for revealing the cartel, while several others received reduced fines for cooperating.

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Recovered carbon black (rCB) represents a transformative opportunity in the transition toward sustainable industrial materials. Derived from the pyrolysis of end-of-life tires (ELT), rCB offers a compelling alternative to virgin carbon black (vCB), significantly reducing environmental impacts while supporting circular economy principles. As industries seek to reduce their carbon footprint, enhance resource efficiency, and increase the use of recycled inputs, rCB has emerged as a commercially viable and environmentally responsible material.

The Tire Recycling Foundation (TRF) has appointed Stephanie Mull as its executive director. Mull will lead the organization’s efforts to drive innovation and invest in the circular tire economy, grow end-of-life tire markets, and support research to address gaps in the tire recycling supply chain and sustainability.

Smithers’ highly regarded Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) Conference is returning to Asia in 2025! This year’s event will take place on 4–5 September in Bangkok, Thailand, with an option to attend online for global accessibility.

Orion S.A., a global specialty chemicals company, has launched ECOLAR 50 POWDER – a new bio-circular carbon black that will help coatings manufacturers formulate more sustainable coatings. ECOLAR 50 POWDER delivers coloristic properties comparable to regular specialty carbon blacks.

Recycling end-of-life tyres has long resisted sustainable solutions. Addible, an Ireland-based green chemistry innovator, is changing that with OxyCycle — a patent-pending, oxidation technology that delivers cleaner, higher-quality recycled materials. Founded in 2020, Addible’s leadership team draws on decades of experience, with more than 600 scientific publications, 25 patents, and 20,000 citations to their names. Their mission: to design, develop, and commercialise green chemistry breakthroughs that drive the circular economy. OxyCycle is a flagship example — a novel devulcanisation process that reclaims valuable materials with a focus on sustainability and material quality.

Smithers is gearing up to host Carbon Black World (CBW) 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas on May 12–13. With the event now just around the corner, it’s the last chance to secure your spot — and Weibold is offering a 10% discount on registration with the exclusive promo code “CBW25WB.”