News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

A new study published by Nature explores the potential of using steel fibers recovered from waste tires as a sustainable alternative to manufactured steel fibers (MSF) in concrete reinforcement. With more than one billion tires reaching end of life annually and an estimated half a million tons of recoverable steel fiber generated in Europe each year, the research addresses both a waste management issue and an opportunity to reduce the construction industry’s environmental footprint.

Ecolomondo Corporation (TSXV: ECM) (OTCQB: ECLMF), a leading Canadian innovator in sustainable scrap tire recycling technology, announced a steady increase of output in its thermal decomposition department at the Hawkesbury TDP facility. In order to support the increased demand for its end-products, the Company reports that it achieved new production levels and recently performed 4 double batches in 4 days, all in automatic mode. During these 4 production days, the TDP facility processed 60 tons of crumb rubber and recovered approximately 24 tons of recovered carbon black (“rCB”), 6 tons of syngas and 350 barrels of tire-derived oil, the equivalent of over 2 tanker loads of oil.

The Latin American Rubber Technology Society (SLTC) has announced the 4th Latin American Tire Recycling Conference, to be held from November 12–14, 2025, at the Ágora Bogotá Convention Center. The event will bring together professionals, companies, and institutions involved in tire recycling, the circular economy, and sustainable technologies.

La Sociedad Latinoamericana de Tecnología del Caucho (SLTC) anuncia la realización de las IV Jornadas Latinoamericanas de Reciclaje de Neumáticos, que se llevarán a cabo del 12 al 14 de noviembre de 2025 en el Centro de Convenciones Ágora Bogotá. El evento reunirá a profesionales, empresas e instituciones vinculadas al sector del reciclaje de neumáticos, la economía circular y las tecnologías sostenibles.

AZuR shares key updates in its August–September 2025 report. AZuR is the European network for a sustainable tire circular economy. Founded in 2020, the alliance unites more than 90 partners from industry, trade, and academia across all segments of the tire value chain. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, AZuR develops innovative solutions to make tire use more resource-efficient, supporting both ecological and economic sustainability in the industry.

Cabot Corporation announced that it has enhanced its manufacturing capabilities in North America for circular reinforcing carbons powered by its EVOLVE® Sustainable Solutions technology platform. With this milestone, Cabot's site in Ville Platte, Louisiana, USA joins Mauá, Brazil and Valasske Mezirici (Valmez), Czech Republic as manufacturing locations with demonstrated circular reinforcing carbons production capability. The circular reinforcing carbons are made using tire pyrolysis oil (TPO) derived from end-of-life tires that leverage an International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS mass balance approach. Furthermore, Cabot has expanded its global network of ISCC PLUS certified sites to 14 facilities, enhancing the supply of certified sustainable solutions while advancing the company’s commitment to a circular, sustainable economy.

CTS Tyre Recycling is strengthening Australia’s circular economy by moving beyond traditional recycling toward full-scale remanufacturing of rubber products. Based in Neerabup, Western Australia, the company and its manufacturing arm Throughcycle Rubber are part of the Cometti Group, a family-owned business with more than 40 years of experience in the tyre industry.

According to Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd., the company has completed the acquisition of Bridgestone Carbon Black (Thailand) Co., Ltd. from Bridgestone Corporation and Asahi Carbon Co., Ltd., marking a strategic expansion of its carbon black business in Southeast Asia. The transaction, valued at approximately THB 2.05 billion (USD 56 million), was finalized on September 30, 2025.

Two of Australia’s leading industrial companies, Fenner Conveyors and Tyrecycle, have announced a new partnership aimed at improving sustainability in bulk materials handling and mining. The collaboration unites Fenner’s expertise in conveyor belt manufacturing with Tyrecycle’s experience in rubber recycling, both underpinned by strong Australian manufacturing foundations and global reach. Together, the companies plan to develop circular systems that extend the life of rubber products and reduce the environmental impact of mining operations.