News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Sistema Integrado de Gestión Automotriz (SIGA Chile) has announced a fourth tender for the collection of end-of-life tires (ELTs), targeting three northern regions of Chile with a combined collection volume of 710,000 kilograms.

The latest data from the Environment Agency shows that the new measures are being systematically ignored by exporters. Out of 4,189 shipments of waste tyres since 1 October 2025, just 54 post-shipment forms were completed correctly—a compliance rate of just 1.3%.

6PPD has been widely used in tire manufacturing since the late 1960s as an antioxidant and antiozonant that helps protect tires from cracking and degradation, extending service life and improving performance. However, when tire materials wear down during use, compounds released in tire and road wear particles (TRWP) can transform into 6PPD-Q through atmospheric reactions.

A new documentary released by Tyre Stewardship Australia examines illegal tire dumping in Australia, focusing on the financial and environmental impacts associated with improper disposal of end-of-life tires. Titled Tyred and Wasted: Australia’s Illegal Tyre Dumping Crisis, the documentary explores how disposal fees paid by motorists and businesses for used tire collection may not always result in responsible processing, with some tires reportedly being dumped unlawfully rather than entering approved tire recycling channels.

SIGNUS Ecovalor has launched a new tender process for the selection and contracting of service providers focused on the recovery and valorization of end-of-life tires (ELTs), continuing efforts to strengthen Spain’s circular economy approach to tire waste management.

According to TNU, the contest is designed to raise awareness about the importance of properly managing end-of-life tires (ELTs) and to highlight how recovered tire materials can be repurposed into valuable products through tire recycling and rubber recycling processes.

The funding program is designed to help move projects from concept into commercial or large-scale application by supporting trials, demonstrations, and product development involving recycled tire materials. Eligible applicants can apply for grants of up to $300,000.

Michelin North America, Inc. has introduced TreadVision by Michelin Retread Technologies, a new tire retreading system that combines artificial intelligence, robotics, and advanced data analytics to improve retread quality, operational consistency, and processing efficiency for commercial fleets.

Enviro's company reorganization was ordered by the Gothenburg District Court on 27 February 2026. According to the information received by Enviro, Infiniteria intends to request that the company reorganization be terminated with immediate effect. Infiniteria's principal grounds are that the purpose of the reorganization cannot be expected to be achieved and that it would be inequitable towards Infiniteria to allow the reorganization to continue.