News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

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.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved a comprehensive framework aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. This initiative, known as the IMO Net-Zero Framework, introduces a two-tiered system of fuel intensity standards coupled with a market-based compliance mechanism, marking a pivotal step toward aligning the shipping sector with global climate objectives.

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.”

In just two weeks, the Forum Compraverde Buygreen 2025 will take place in Rome, featuring the RE-PLAN Workshop as part of the programme. On 13 May, ahead of the forum, you will also have the unique opportunity to participate in on-site visits to the Centro Fulvio Bernardini, a pioneering example of Recycled Tyre Materials (RTMs) in sports infrastructure.

LD Carbon, a resource recycling startup founded in 2017, has opened Korea’s first and largest end-of-life tire (ELT) pyrolysis facility in Dangjin. Every year, South Korea generates approximately 400,000 tons of ELTs, creating significant waste management challenges. Unlike conventional methods, LD Carbon uses advanced technology to transform pyrolysis byproducts into recovered carbon black (rCB), used in the production of new tires.

The Nomination Committee of Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) has proposed Ewa Björling as new member and Chairman of the Board of directors of Enviro. Ewa Björling is currently serving as a member of the board of directors of several companies, including Essity and Nynäs.

Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) welcomes the findings of the Australian Senate Inquiry’s report ‘No Time to Waste’ (the Report). Commending the Senate Committee and its Chair Senator Whish-Wilson for making sense of Australia’s current policies and regulations, Ms Goodman said:

The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) today welcomed the announcement of a Westminster Hall debate on the critical issue of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) and recycling. The debate, secured by Tessa Munt, MP for Wells and Mendip Hills, is scheduled to take place at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, 29 April. It comes at a crucial time, following increased scrutiny of the sector after the BBC's File on 4 documentary, The Tyre Scandal, which exposed the environmental damage caused by UK waste tyres being burnt in India.

The growing issue of tire waste has driven major advancements in recycling and sustainability practices. Ben Chouchouci of the Windsor Industrial Development Laboratory (WIDL) discusses how innovative methods, such as computer-based simulations and optimized product designs, are leading the way in turning scrap tires into valuable materials. Thanks to new regulations and recycling efforts, about 85% of tires in the U.S. are now recycled for energy or material recovery.