News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Pyrum Innovations AG and its Greek partner, Thermo Lysi SA, have received full regulatory approval for the construction of a new pyrolysis-based tire recycling plant in Greece. With all necessary permits granted, the project is now considered “fully approved,” paving the way for the next phase of development.

The new year begins with exciting news: Pneuhage Unternehmensgruppe, a founding partner of the AZuR network, is rejoining after a successful restructuring, bringing fresh momentum to its sustainability initiatives.

The European Tyre Recycling Association (ETRA) has opened its call for papers for the 30th ETRA Conference on Tyre Recycling, scheduled for the end of March 2025. Themed 30 Years of Tyre Recycling: Innovations to Build the Future, the conference will highlight key achievements in tire recycling over the past three decades and explore cutting-edge innovations shaping the industry's future.

Bridgestone EMEA has been awarded the prestigious Platinum rating from EcoVadis for the fourth consecutive year, placing the company among the top 1% of approximately 130,000 organizations assessed globally in 2024. This recognition highlights Bridgestone’s strong sustainability performance across four key areas: Environment, Labour and Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

Continental’s UltraContact NXT has been awarded the CLEPA Innovation Award in the “Green” category, recognizing it as the company’s most sustainable production tire to date. Presented by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, the award highlights the UltraContact NXT’s industry-leading use of up to 65% renewable, recycled, and ISCC PLUS mass balance certified materials.

The Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) has published its Monthly NR Statistical Report for November 2024, highlighting key trends in natural rubber (NR) production, demand, and pricing.

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JANUARY 2024: Global circularity must be doubled by 2032. The Circularity Gap Report 2024 reveals a decline in global circularity to 7.2%, emphasizing the urgent need for transformative action. Excessive material consumption drives environmental harm and inequality, with high-income nations disproportionately responsible. The report outlines 16 solutions across key sectors to reduce material use by 30% while improving well-being.

Yokohama Rubber has partnered with an international initiative titled "Utilization Technology of Rubber Seeds for Green Products to Mitigate Global Warming and Plastic Pollution." This groundbreaking project aims to leverage natural rubber seeds to address environmental challenges and improve economic conditions for agricultural workers.