News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

The oil and carbon black that Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) recovers from end-of-life vehicle tires in its plant in Åsensbruk have received new certification in accordance with the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) scheme. It is the second time that the recovered carbon black and oil from the facility in Åsensbruk has received renewed certification in accordance with ISCC, International Sustainability & Carbon Certification.

The Ocean Legacy Foundation (OLF), known for its efforts to clean up plastic litter from oceans and shorelines, is expanding its mission to tackle abandoned tires. OLF, which began targeting tires in 2014, has since removed 4,000 tires from marine environments and sent them for recycling. Tire Stewardship British Columbia (TSBC), Canada’s oldest tire recovery program, is now granting OLF $150,000 over five years to support its cleanup initiatives along BC’s coastline, aiming to ensure that rubber scraps and foam from tires are recycled.

A comprehensive study of the 2023E-2030 Global Eco-Friendly Tire Market has been released by HTF MI, offering valuable insights into the future trends, growth factors, and industry-validated market facts until 2029. The report discusses key market regions and segments while shedding light on emerging trends in eco-friendly tire manufacturing. The global market is expected to grow from USD 42.4 Billion in 2023 to USD 81.4 Billion by 2029, with a CAGR of 11.4%.

Tinna Rubber & Infrastructure Ltd., India's largest tire recycler, is venturing into the Middle Eastern market with a majority stake acquisition in an Oman-based tire recycling operation. The Oman subsidiary, known as Global Recycle LLC, aims to recycle 10,000 metric tons annually in its initial phase, with plans to triple capacity in the coming years. This move grants Tinna access to the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (GCC) and contributes to circularity in Oman's economy while generating employment opportunities.

Eco Green Equipment (EGE), a leading provider of recycling equipment, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Bruce Bart as their new General Manager. With over 30 years of experience in the plastic and rubber industries, Bruce brings a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success to his new role. Throughout his career, Bruce has demonstrated his proficiency in all aspects of the plastic and rubber industries, including plant set-up and expansion, equipment design, product development, and process management. He has successfully built and overseen multiple large-scale manufacturing facilities, showcasing his ability to navigate complex challenges and deliver exceptional results.

In a world increasingly focused on sustainability, end-of-life tires pose both an environmental challenge and an innovation opportunity. The tire-to-oil plant has emerged as a symbol of transformation in this context. Yet, to embark on this eco-friendly journey, one needs not just enthusiasm but also a thorough understanding of costs, influencing factors, and selecting a reliable manufacturer. In its recent article, Beston Group Co. Ltd. – the China-based Environmental Protection Division of Henan Golee Holding Group – explors the intricate relationship between economics, technology, and reliability in tire-to-oil plants, equipping you to make informed decisions.

We were deeply saddened to read about Federico Dossena, the general manager of Ecopneus, passing away suddenly and unexpectedly. According to Tyre and Rubber Recycling magazine, Federico became ill while out walking in Trentino, Italy. He was later found by other walkers. Despite the efforts of emergency services, he could not be revived. Before joining Ecopneus, he had worked at the Mondadori Group, where he was involved in printing, paper production, and the associated recycling processes.

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Sometimes it makes sense to periodically sift through your personal library (even though that's primarily done electronically these days). When you browse around, some things come to light that are worth not forgetting, such as a conference paper that was published exactly 30 years ago in August 1993. “A multiple-product approach to the processing of used tires” (Michal A. Serio, et al., 1993) is a remarkably accurate vision of chemical recycling of end-of-life tires (ELTs), as it is experiencing a boom in the last few years. The authors presented their well-founded proposals for sustainable recycling of ELTs through pyrolysis at a conference of the American Chemical Society (ACS Division of Fuel Chemistry) in the USA. About 20 years later, namely in 2011, the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) within the framework of the Basel Convention (191 signatory states) approved the chemical recycling of ELTs by pyrolysis as Environmental Sound Management (ESM). This classification was subsequently also included in the European regulations. In this exposé of the remarkably visionary work, the original text is quoted and only occasionally an outdated term is replaced by the one used today. Replacements and comments are in Italic. This paper by Michal A. Serio and colleagues could just as well have been written today.