News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Smithers announced the inaugural Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) Conference in Asia, set for September 24-25, 2024, in Qingdao, China, and online. Following the success in Europe, this event brings critical commercial discussions on rCB to Asia, amidst China's dual carbon goals and global sustainability efforts. For everyone interested in the conference, Smithers and Weibold have prepared a special PROMO CODE “RCBASIA202410”, which gives a special 10% discount. To register for the conference and use the promo code, please proceed to the event’s website and enter the code in the end of your registration.

In response to an inquiry from Tyre and Rubber Recycling, DeFRA provided an update on their plans for waste tyre management. The department confirmed that the Labour government intends to reform the waste exemptions system, including the removal of the T8 exemption. This initiative aligns with the new Secretary of State's goal of developing a roadmap toward a zero-waste economy, which aims to enhance resource efficiency and cut down on emissions and waste.

Workshop PLASTIC, RUBBER & RECYCLING will take place in Valencia 1-2 October 2024. ETRA and AIMPLAS join forces to organize a lively workshop to explore opportunities to set up new EU funded projects on Tyre, Rubber, and Plastic recycling with a high level of valorization.

Replan is committed to enhancing collaboration among various tire recycling projects to facilitate information sharing and create new cooperation opportunities. By connecting diverse initiatives, the goal is to merge isolated efforts and products made from recycled tire materials (RTM) into European market.

By 2026, all the natural rubber used in Pirelli’s European factories will be FSC™-certified. This commitment ensures that the rubber plantations are managed to preserve biodiversity and benefit local communities. The FSC™ chain of custody certification guarantees that the certified material is segregated from uncertified material from the plantation to the tire maker.

Sponsoring or exhibiting at Sustainability in Tires is the perfect opportunity for companies looking to either establish themselves in this market, or reinforce their presence, to get in front of those that matter most, generate new business leads and nurture those all important business relationships.

Australia’s circular tyre economy expands into the next decade with more opportunities for investors, recyclers and manufacturers The new financial year marks 10 years of operation for Tyre Stewardship Australia and sees more rubber product recycling opportunities opening up across the country than ever before. Industry case studies show rubber product users and recyclers, in metro, regional, rural, and remote areas, are defying challenging economic times to gain value from tyre recycling.

As ever this years’ Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) event will focus on the key issues of the moment affecting all of us in the business of tyres, regulation and recycling. The challenges we face do not diminish so being ready to meet them is all important which is what this annual TRA event is all about.

Since 1992, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has awarded over 100 grants incorporating scrap tires into road construction, covering over 200 lane-miles. In 2024, an additional 70 lane-miles will be added. Kirsten Clemens, EGLE’s scrap tire coordinator, highlights the increasing use of scrap tires in these projects. By the end of 2024, EGLE grants will have funded over 300 miles of rubber-modified pavement in 32 communities. EGLE collaborates with Michigan Department of Transportation, universities, and tire associations to enhance paving and recycle tires.