News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Swedish Tyre Recycling (SDAB) has announced that its End-of-Life Tyre Research Portal (ELTRP) now hosts over 500 reports, with ongoing updates to expand its database. The portal, accessible at www.eltrp.org, is designed to support research and provide easy access to published studies on topics such as chemical composition, material performance, environmental impact, and health considerations related to recycled tyre rubber.

Tyre Stewardship Australia announces the release of two new reports exploring the evolving challenges and opportunities facing the tyre industry in Australia and globally. The reports offer actionable insights into global regulatory trends, innovative and changing tyre designs, and the growing impacts to local tyre recovery from the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).

On January 24, Melanie Taylor, President and CEO of the Synthetic Turf Council (STC), submitted testimony to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors expressing STC's strong opposition to the proposed motion to ban synthetic turf in the County. Taylor’s testimony highlights the significant environmental and community benefits of synthetic turf while addressing concerns related to safety and accessibility.

Cabot has restarted its previously suspended carbon black plant expansion in Cilegon, Indonesia, targeting completion by mid-2025 as the company seeks to capitalize on Southeast Asia’s growing market demand.

International Airlines Group (IAG) has invested in Wastefront, a leading tyre-to-fuel company, who plan to turn used tyres into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The SAF will be made by converting waste tyres into tyre derived oil, which is then refined into road fuels and SAF. The SAF produced is expected to give life cycle carbon emission savings over 80% versus fossil fuels.

According to Canadian Eco-Flex Recycled Rubber Solutions, their helicopter pads provide a durable and environmentally friendly option for safe and clearly marked landing zones. Manufactured from 100% recycled rubber, these pads are designed to withstand various conditions and offer a versatile solution for different operational needs.

Seal tires, equipped with a self-sealing protective layer, may seem like a convenient solution at first glance. However, they pose significant ecological and safety concerns that cannot be overlooked. The Recycling Challenge: The silicone-based sealing layer makes Seal tires non-recyclable.

Emissions Analytics’ inaugural Tyre Emissions & Sustainability Europe conference took place in Prague, February 2024. The Conference welcomed leaders from both industry and academia to share their insights and perspectives regarding how we tackle the challenge of developing tyres with less environmental impact. Tyres are essential for our society to function. How do we produce tyres that are well designed enough to minimise polluting tyre wear but constituted in way to be easy to recycle? How can the tyre industry become more sustainable while delivering tyres to consumers at an affordable price?

Recognising that the tyre and rubber sector is crucial for the automotive sector and the mobility ecosystem at large, the European Tyre and Rubber Manufacturers' Association (ETRMA) has shared its key policy recommendations with EU legislators, designed to support the European twin transition and contribute to the competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation of Europe's automotive ecosystem.