News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

ReRubber Solutions funded by ZIM-innovation network has expanded its capabilities with the addition of matteco GmbH, bringing new expertise in sustainable material engineering and circular economy technologies to the tire recycling sector.

A new research initiative by Curtin University in Australia is set to advance the role of pyrolysis in circular economy solutions, focusing on upgrading plastic-derived pyrolysis oil into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—a critical step in decarbonizing both the waste and aviation fuel sectors.

Aliapur has officially opened a large-scale call for tenders as it prepares to renew its operational framework for 2027 and beyond—marking a significant development in Europe’s tire recycling and circular economy landscape. The tender covers the management of approximately 450,000 tonnes of end-of-life tires (ELTs) annually over a four-year period, starting January 1, 2027. This move is expected to support supply chains and partnerships across the tire recycling sector in France and wider Europe.

Fornnax Technology Pvt. Ltd. made its mark as a bronze sponsor at the India Rubber Expo (IRE) 2026 by All India Rubber Industries Association (AIRIA) in New Delhi, India. Held from April 7–10, 2026, at ITPO Pragati Maidan, the expo is Asia's largest and most significant rubber industry event. The gathering brought together global manufacturers, recyclers, and technology providers, offering Fornnax a premier platform to engage directly with tyre recyclers and waste management companies seeking advanced solutions for large-scale pre-processing challenges.

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Lummus Technology, a global provider of process technologies and value-driven energy solutions, and InnoVent Renewables, a leader in sustainable tire recycling, today announced the signing of a master cooperation agreement (MCA) to jointly license and deploy InnoVent's proprietary continuous tire pyrolysis technology worldwide.

Weibold welcomes the renewed step by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to seek public comment on removing the reference to “pyrolysis/combustion units” from the definition of “municipal waste combustion unit” in the Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) framework.

The European Commission’s December 2025 Environment Omnibus package is not a complete solution for the recycling industry, but it is an important signal of direction. For companies active in end-of-life tire (ELT) recycling, plastic recycling, pyrolysis, recovered carbon black (rCB), and pyrolysis oil upgrading, the package is best understood as a first-step competitiveness reform: it promises faster procedures, lower administrative burden, and a clearer policy bridge toward the Circular Economy Act expected in 2026.

Under the proposed “zero-tolerance” framework, the agency could be given powers derived from the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA). This would enable earlier intervention, stronger investigative reach, and—critically—the ability to target the financial structures underpinning organised waste crime.