News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

The 29th Annual ETRA Conference on Tyre Recycling dedicated to “Circular Transition in Tyre Recycling”, will take place Wednesday through Friday, 17 - 19 April 2024 at Le Louise Hotel in Brussels. Influential and informative as always it is the unrivalled ‘one-stop’ shop for all those seeking the latest insights into the worldwide business of tyre recycling.

According to InsideWaste's article, Australia's New South Wales (NSW) Government's efforts to integrate recycled materials, particularly rubber from end-of-life tires, into procurement processes, aiming to advance Australia's circular economy. By mandating the use of recycled materials in government procurement policies, the initiative seeks to bolster demand for such materials and support the nation's resource recovery industry. James Erickson, a Senior Project Officer for Climate Change and Sustainability within the NSW Government, emphasizes the focus on materials with low recycling rates, including plastics, paper, cardboard, and tires.

On February 7, the joint venture between Scandinavian Enviro Systems (publ) (Enviro), Michelin and Antin Infrastructure Partners made the final investment decision regarding the construction of the end of life tire recycling plant in Uddevalla, Sweden. The joint venture has secured equity financing for the construction of the plant and signed multi-year agreements for the supply of end-of-life tires and offtakes for the recovered carbon black and oil products. The signed agreements regarding deliveries of recovered materials have a total value of approximately MEUR 180 (SEK 2 billion) over the contract period, which varies between 5 and 10 years.

During the latest international trade fair IAA Mobility, Continental presented innovative technologies that set new standards. One topic of focus is sustainability. As early as 2021, the tire manufacturer focused on the use of silica from agricultural waste, polyester from recycled PET and other renewable and recyclable materials with the Conti GreenConcept concept tire. Continental has now incorporated many of these technologies into its series tires. With the UltraContact NXT, the company launched the most sustainable series tire to date last year. This underlines Continental’s claim to be the most progressive manufacturer in the tire industry when it comes to sustainability.

Bridgestone received the Supplier Award in the sustainability category from Airbus, an aerospace company. At the Global Supplier Conference on October 16 and 17, 2023 in Toulouse, France, the premium tire manufacturer was honored with the coveted supplier award for its special achievements for a more sustainable society. As part of its mission of “Serving Society with Superior Quality”, Bridgestone pursues the vision of creating social and customer-oriented added value as a sustainable solutions company by 2050. The tire manufacturer follows the values of the Bridgestone E8 Commitmet.

According to Liberty Tire Recycling – one of the biggest tire recycling companies in the United States, – roads in Floyd County, Georgia, will soon be smoother and more environmentally friendly for drivers, thanks to a Georgia EPA grant for repaving with asphalt enhanced by Liberty Tire’s SmartMIX™. A short test-strip will be paved in spring 2024 before the county begins the full project. Once implemented, the rubberized asphalt will create safer, more resilient roadways.

Fredrik Emilson assumed the position as the new CEO of Enviro on February 1. As previously communicated, former CEO Thomas Sörensson moved to a role as senior advisor within the company. Fredrik Emilson has a long history at Höganäs AB where he was the company's CEO during the period 2017-2023. During his time at Höganäs, Fredrik also held the role of Head of Europe followed by beeing responsible for the Asian market.

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The Circularity Gap Report 2024, released by the Circle Economy Foundation on January 24, 2024, underscores the pressing need for improved political, financial, and labor conditions to foster a worldwide circular economy. It not only identifies critical drivers but also offers concrete recommendations for policy, finance, and labor to expedite the transition toward a circular economy.