News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

The agreements give Pyrum long-term access to end-of-life tires from Pirelli’s defined German sources and provide Pirelli with ThermoTireBlack® for European tire production. Pyrum said the arrangement covers both sides of its business model: procurement of end-of-life tires and commercialization of the secondary raw materials produced from them.

Marangoni used the podcast to explain how his experience in retreading can support his work as President of EcoPneus. Retreading is closely linked to waste prevention because it extends the life of suitable tire casings before they become end-of-life tires. According to the episode summary, Marangoni also discussed how he manages potential conflicts of interest between his leadership in the retreading sector and his role in an EPR consortium responsible for broader tire recycling and recovery outcomes.

Stratton Kirton of Liberty Tire Recycling said the US tire recycling sector was originally focused on dismantling large tire piles that had accumulated across the country. According to the article, after more than 50 million tires remained in stockpiles as recently as 1990, much of the industry’s work shifted toward processing end-of-life tires and finding uses for recycled rubber. Liberty Tire Recycling has since grown into one of the most prominent companies in the sector, with the article stating that it was founded in 2000 and now has more than 50 million tires from around 15,000 retail locations across North America reaching the company’s recycling network each year.

SIGNUS said its 2025 operations involved 25,758 workshops and other tire generation points across Spain. The organization coordinated 116,959 collection operations during the year, which it said was equivalent to collecting tires from one point in Spain every minute. The collective system said the total managed volume of 230,901 tonnes was equivalent to more than 28 million passenger tires. Placed one after another, those tires would cover about 18,000 kilometers, or almost half a trip around the Earth.

The interview presents Pirelli’s strategy as one focused on premium tire performance, motorsport-driven innovation, close collaboration with automotive manufacturers and the integration of new technologies such as Cyber Tyre. Bedia also highlighted the company’s work on circular economy initiatives, including the recovery and reuse of carbon black from end-of-life tires through cooperation with Bolder Industries. The discussion reflects broader changes across the tire value chain, where tire recycling, recovered carbon black, sustainable raw materials and connected mobility are becoming increasingly important to manufacturers, consumers and industry associations.

TRAC said each Member Spotlight will be published monthly through the association’s communications channels, including its website, e-newsletter and social media platforms. Each profile will provide a deeper look at a member organization by covering its products, strategic priorities, recent milestones, innovation activities, sustainability initiatives and other areas relevant to Canada’s tire and rubber industry.

Oman Cement is expanding its alternative fuels and raw materials strategy as part of efforts to reduce production costs, lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve the sustainability of cement manufacturing. In its Board of Directors’ report for the first half of 2026, the Muscat-based cement producer said it is strengthening the sourcing and use of alternative fuels and raw materials to increase its Thermal Substitution Rate, which measures the share of kiln thermal energy supplied by non-fossil fuel sources. The company is evaluating several options, including tire-derived fuel, recovered carbon black and oil sludge, while also continuing work with government authorities and other stakeholders on pretreatment and co-processing of municipal solid waste. The strategy could create additional outlets for end-of-life tire materials by linking tire recycling, pyrolysis outputs and cement kiln co-processing.

Residents of Žabalj in Serbia have protested against the planned opening of a waste tire processing facility, citing concerns over possible impacts on water sources, agricultural land and the nearby Jegrička Bara area. The protest, held under the slogan “We don’t give Žabalj, we don’t give Jegrička,” followed public concern about a proposed tire recycling plant with a reported capacity of up to 72 tonnes per day. The facility is planned for an industrial zone but, according to residents, would be located about 800 meters from the first houses. Citizens are calling for the project either to be relocated or suspended, arguing that they have not received sufficient answers about the environmental impact of the proposed tire processing operation.

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