News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Pyrum Innovations AG (Pyrum) reports in its press release it won the MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award 2022 together with BASF SE, Mercedes-Benz AG and WITTE Automotive GmbH. The jury honoured the four companies with the Best of Award in the Material category for the innovative new door handles of the Mercedes S-Class and the EQE, in the production of which fossil raw materials are replaced by biomethane and pyrolysis oil from recycled end-of-life tyres (ELT). Together, this closes the cycle of recyclable materials and actively promotes the development of innovative recycling processes, Pyrum says.

Ecopneus – an end-of-life tire management authority in Italy – says that despite the difficulties linked to the health emergency, in 2021 the organization achieved important results by ensuring efficient and effective management of end-of-life tires under its responsibility, making a strong contribution to the development of the recycled rubber market and to the stability of the companies in the supply chain.

Episode 40 of the Tyre Recycling Podcast run by Ewan Scott – chief editor of Tyre and Rubber Recycling magazine – is continuing the topic of the EU's proposed ban on crumb rubber in synthetic turf fields. The guest of the Podcast is ETRA's, Dr. Ettore Musacchi. In this podcast, Dr. Ettore Musacchi tells about the proposed ban and what it means for the tyre recycling sector and the environment.

On October 18, 2022 Robert Weibold, a tire recycling and pyrolysis consultant from Vienna, Austria, speaks at BIR 2022 World Recycling Convention in Dubai. If you would like to connect with Robert Weibold and Weibold team, discuss business opportunities or request information on consulting services, please send your inquiry at sales@weibold.com. BIR 2022 World Recycling Convention is a three-day gathering of internationally recognized experts in recycling and sustainability, held on October 16-18 in Dubai, UAE. BIR's Tyre and Rubber Committee will hold speeches on October 18 and will focus on the status quo and outlook for end-of-life tires in the Gulf countries. The committee says tire recycling has become one of the most dynamic segments of the recycling industry, thanks in large part to a seismic shift in priorities from the economic to the ecological. Investors and corporations are taking a more active interest, not only because of steeply increasing demand among consumers for products made from sustainable raw materials but also because of the successful development of high-volume solutions for providing sustainably-produced raw materials.

Episode 39 of the Tyre Recycling Podcast run by Ewan Scott – chief editor of Tyre and Rubber Recycling magazine – is devoted to the EU's proposed ban on crumb rubber in synthetic turf fields. The guest of the Podcast is Poul Steen Rasmussen, Chair of the Mechanical Tyre Recovery Group at EuRIC. In this podcast, Poul Steen Rasmussen tells about the proposed ban and what it means for the tyre recycling sector and the environment.

The 63% sustainable-material demonstration truck tire includes 15 featured ingredients across 20 tire components, including those described below. This demonstration tire is labelled “A” in fuel efficiency meaning it can offer the same fuel saving as the most efficient Goodyear truck tires currently offered.

TSA says its mission remains unchanged: to support to the best of its ability the sustainable growth and profitability of local recycling through important initiatives such as Market Development Fund and ground-breaking initiatives such as the Foreign End Market Verification program. TSA's team says they are heartened by the organization's achievements, including over $8 million committed to market development projects and a continued focus on increasing recovery rates in the off-the-road tyre sector.

Tyre Recycling Solutions (TRS) – an innovative tire recycling company from Switzerland – announced the official inauguration of the new TyreXol™ MMA production line at facilities of Renecal, in Guardo (Palencia, Spain).   TRS' team expressed its deep gratitude to local authorities from Junta de Castilla y León´Government, Diputación de Palencia (Council of Palencia), Ministry of Environment and Municipality of Guardo, as well as all the guests for attending this event and sharing the milestone of a common project between TRS and Renecal, its recycling partner.

One of the biggest tire recycling companies in the United States – Liberty Tire Recycling – reports about the recent advances in its environmental strategy. Accelerating Environmental Stewardship is the pillar of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy at Liberty who believes it made a great progress to achieving its environmental goals. In the past months, Liberty spoke about how its products and services divert tires from landfill and offset GHG emissions. But Liberty's commitment to Accelerating Environmental Stewardship extends beyond its offerings — it informs all our decisions and day-to-day operations, the company says.