News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

The latest “Tire Technology” whitepaper outlines on 32 pages the key steps in tire development, from a simple rubber product to a central component of vehicle technology. "Tire technologies from Continental have had an increasingly significant effect on mobility," says Edwin Goudswaard, Head of Research and Development at Continental Tires. "Exactly 100 years ago in 1924, Continental was the first

In 2024, Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC), in partnership with Liberty Tire, coordinated 20 tire collection events across British Columbia (BC). These events successfully collected 14,221 orphan tires. This achievement was made possible through collaboration with community groups, regional districts, municipalities, and Return-to-Retailer locations (R2Rs).

For FORNNAX TECHNOLOGY PVT LTD, 2024 has been marked by numerous significant achievements. And now, the company has been honored with the ‘Best Brand 2024’ award presented by ET NOW (The Economic Times). This prestigious recognition underscores FORNNAX's substantial contributions to the recycling industry, cementing its status as a leader in the field.

On December 18, 2024, The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) announced the election of three new members to its Board of Directors, Scott Damon, Bridgestone, and Ryan Waldron and Brad Heim, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

Hanover will welcome Tire Technology back on March 4, 5, and 6, 2025. Now in its 25th year, Tire Technology Expo remains the tire industry's essential annual event, gathering a global community of scientists, engineers, academics and professionals to share knowledge, learn about the latest industry developments, see new products, and shape the future of tire manufacturing and design.

Specifically, recovered Carbon Black (rCB) and Tire Pyrolysis Oil (TPO), obtained through thermolysis processes from used tires, should be classified as valuable secondary products rather than waste. The lack of harmonization between the EU Waste Framework Directive and the EU Chemicals Regulation REACH could otherwise spell the end of chemical circular economy initiatives for used tires.

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) CEO Fredrik Emilson shared insights on the company’s 2024 milestones, highlighting advancements in tire recycling technology and strategic goals for scaling operations. This year marked significant progress for Enviro with the construction of its first full-scale plant in Uddevalla, Sweden. Designed as a blueprint for future facilities, this state-of-the-art facility integrates Enviro’s pyrolysis technology and sets the foundation for achieving the joint venture’s goal of one million tons of processing capacity by 2030.

Green Carbon Co. has partnered with Thailand Natural Rubber Corp. to develop biochar-based carbon credits using rubber wood scraps. This collaboration aims to enhance soil quality, reduce chemical fertilizer usage, and promote sustainability across Thai rubber plantations while adhering to global decarbonization and certification standards.

Arkansas' tire recycling program is struggling due to chronic underfunding, with scrap tires piling up across the state. The program relies on a state-mandated fee, but rising costs have outpaced revenues, leaving a funding gap. Efforts to increase tire fees have faced resistance, including a 2023 proposal that passed the Senate but stalled in the House, partly due to concerns over higher taxes.