Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has released its 2024–25 Annual Report, themed Cultivating Connections, celebrating collaboration across industries to advance the circular tyre economy in Australia. The report reflects growing partnerships between manufacturers, recyclers, researchers, mining companies, and local governments, all contributing to stronger circular outcomes for end-of-life tyres.

TSA CEO Lina Goodman described 2025 as “another remarkable year” in which TSA strengthened its role in connecting government, industry, people, and technologies to expand the use of tyre-derived materials. She acknowledged the contributions of TSA members, partners, and the organisation’s board in driving sustainable progress.

One of the year’s key findings came from TSA’s Material Flow Analysis Report, which revealed that Australia generated 537,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres in 2023/24, with only 26% reused or recycled. Goodman noted that this represents a major missed opportunity — over $50 million in lost resource value annually from off-the-road tyres alone. She reiterated that voluntary stewardship measures, while beneficial, cannot unlock the industry’s full potential without stronger regulatory support.

The report includes a call for bold regulatory action from Federal and State environment ministers, emphasising that a mandatory framework is essential to achieve large-scale circularity. TSA also highlighted major achievements in market development, science and research, and education and engagement, alongside performance results and upcoming initiatives for the next 12 months.

Goodman pointed to strengthened collaboration through initiatives such as recycling webinars, the upcoming Round Trip: Tyre & Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit (co-hosted with Tyrewise New Zealand), and the development of global partnerships in tyre recycling and innovation.

The 2024–25 report underscores TSA’s ongoing mission to build a connected and sustainable future for Australia’s tyre industry through shared responsibility, innovation, and leadership.

Find out more and read the full report on Tyre Stewardship Australia’s website.