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Soles4Souls and Bridgestone to turn recycled end-of-life tires into shoes

Soles4Souls and Bridgestone to turn recycled end-of-life tires into shoes

General

June 23, 2020

Great news about the involvement of tire manufacturing companies in tire recycling activities is coming from Indonesia. Global non-profit organization, Soles4Souls Asia, Ltd (Sole4Souls Asia) and PT Bridgestone Tire Indonesia (Bridgestone Indonesia), a group company of Bridgestone Corporation, one of the world’s largest tire and rubber companies, announced a new 2 year partnership (2020 – 2022) for an exciting sustainable project to create new shoes out of recycled end-of-life tires. The partnership will be set in motion on June 5 in celebration of World Environment Day, serving as an important reminder for the world to address pressing environmental concerns and work collectively toward a sustainable society.

Tire recycling and waste processing group acknowledged as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

Tire recycling and waste processing group acknowledged as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers

General

June 23, 2020

This year, Emterra Group has been recognized on Canada’s Greenest Employers list. According to a news release from Emterra, the company is the only waste and recycling company included on the list this year. “At Emterra Group, we have a saying, ‘think innovatively, transform waste into resources.’ For more than 40 years we have been reshaping the way consumers, businesses and municipalities manage waste,” says Emmie Leung, founder and CEO of Emterra Group. “We work every day to be a positive example of environmental stewardship for our employees, our customers, our communities and the environment.”

World’s first webinar about rCB in masterbatches held by Martin von Wolfersdorff

World’s first webinar about rCB in masterbatches held by Martin von Wolfersdorff

Carbon Black

June 21, 2020

On June 17, 2020 the world’s first webinar about recovered carbon black (rCB) in plastic color concentrates (also called masterbatches) was held by Martin von Wolfersdorff from Wolfersdorff Consulting Berlin. During the webinar, Martin spoke about the state of technology for recovered carbon black, introduced masterbatch basics such as types of masterbatches and color measurement with CIE L*a*b*, showcased 5 companies who offer recovered carbon black masterbatches and explained important test methods for masterbatches with recovered carbon black as well as regulatory aspects.

ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment supports restricting uses of microplastics

ECHA’s Committee for Risk Assessment supports restricting uses of microplastics

Regulations

June 18, 2020

According to recent news from the European Chemical Agency, (ECHA), its Committee for Risk Assessment (RAC) supports restricting the use of intentionally added microplastics while recommending more stringent criteria for biodegradable polymers. The Committee for Socio-economic Analysis (SEAC) agreed on its draft opinion, which will soon be available for consultation. Below, we quote the original article. The full article can be found at Cosmetic OBS or in the Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine.

Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine launches podcast and interview series with experts from the industry

Tyre & Rubber Recycling magazine launches podcast and interview series with experts from the industry

Interviews

June 16, 2020

A renowned in the tyre recycling industry British magazine Tyre & Rubber Recycling and its Chief Editor Ewan Scott recently launched a podcast giving exposure to issues and updates in tyre recycling, pyrolysis and other related subjects. The Tyre Recycling Podcast will feature key personalities from the tyre recycling industry from around the world and will be published on a regular basis.

Smithers’ Carbon Black World takes place in North Carolina this November

Smithers’ Carbon Black World takes place in North Carolina this November

Events

June 12, 2020

Smithers recently announced that its annual event Carbon Black World – one of the world's leading forums for the carbon black value chain – is scheduled for November 10-12, in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. According to Smithers, the two-day conference regularly attracts an international audience that spans the entire carbon black value chain, including producers, end-users, and equipment solution providers from across the tire, rubber, plastics, compounds and ink industries all around the world.

Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries elects new national officers

Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries elects new national officers

General

June 10, 2020

The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) recently announced the election of four new national officers who will lead the association and industry over the next two years. In addition, the ISRI Board of Directors elected four directors-at-large and one associate director. ISRI reports that at the helm of the team of new leaders is Chair Gary Champlin of Champlin Tire Recycling (Concordia, KS).

ECHA’s restrictions on crumb rubber and BIR’s urge to introduce minimum recycled content in rubber products

ECHA’s restrictions on crumb rubber and BIR’s urge to introduce minimum recycled content in rubber products

Regulations

June 9, 2020

On June 9, the Tyre and Rubber Recycling magazine published an article about the European Chemical Agency recommending restrictions on crumb rubber. The Magazine highlights that it is not usually given to speculation on leaks, but this is a case where Tyre and Rubber Recycling feels a need to highlight an issue. The material below contains citations from the article by Ewan Scott. Please read the original version here.

ANRPC revises down world natural rubber consumption outlook

ANRPC revises down world natural rubber consumption outlook

Natural Rubber

June 5, 2020

The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC), in line with its recent outlook, says that the natural rubber (NR) prices started recovering since the last week of April driven by the positive sentiment due to the relaxation of the COVID-19 containment measures and lockdowns, reopening of economic activities across countries, positive developments in crude oil market, and a substantial contraction in the global production of NR. The recovery is likely to continue, albeit at a slow pace and subject to a set of risk factors.