News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

To be held at the Woodland Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa on Tuesday 24th September the TRA is pleased to announce the running order for the day alongside the accompanying speaker/panel details. If you have not already registered do not delay, space is limited and this years event is already heavily subscribed. Here are the details

In Amsterdam, The Netherlands across the 5-6 November 2024 the Recovered Carbon Black Europe conference, promises to be an exceptional gathering of industry leaders, innovators and experts, all converging to explore the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the dynamic realm on rCB. Organised by Smithers, this eagerly anticipated event is proud to announce the 2024 full agenda. With presentations from Continental, Circtec, Pyrum Innovations, Scandinavian Enviro Systems, Hutchinson, Bolder Industries, Cabot, Trelleborg and many more, view full agenda here.

Recycled carbon black, crucial for tire stability and durability, helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower CO2 emissions. Continental is committed to a closed-loop recycling system, where end-of-life tires become raw materials for new products, aligning with its long-term sustainability strategy to achieve 100% sustainable materials in tires by 2050.

Jaipur, India - The Tyre & Rubber Recycling Association of India (TRRAI) is proud to announce its second conclave, scheduled for August 24th at Ananta Spa and Resort, Jaipur. This prestigious event aims to bring together industry leaders, experts, and stakeholders to discuss the future of tyre recycling in India, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative solutions.

New Zealand prepares to implement the Tyrewise stewardship scheme on September 1, 2024. Tyrewise is New Zealand's first nationwide scheme for end-of-life tyres (ELTs). It establishes a structured process for collecting, transporting, and recycling ELTs, diverting them from landfills and repurposing them into valuable resources. This initiative addresses long-standing environmental challenges posed by discarded tyres and sets a precedent for similar schemes globally.

The Kyrgyzstan tire recycling plant, operated by a branch of Kumtor Gold Company LLC, is set to complete its testing phase by late 2024. President Sadyr Japarov recently visited the facility in Tokmok town, Chui Region. Having started test operations last year, the plant has already recycled 900,000 kilograms of tires in eight months. The primary goal of the project is to reduce environmental impact through waste tire recycling, utilizing modern German technology for cleaner production.

Tire Stewardship BC (TSBC) recently shared an insightful video about the tire recycling process in British Columbia, originally published by Global News. Before used tires from millions of road users in BC reach the end of their life, Tire Stewardship BC collects them across the province. Every tire is transported to the processing plant in Delta, BC. This local initiative has prevented tons of rubber from ending up in landfills since 1991, managing the recycling of about 5.5 million car tire equivalents each year.

The Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) is delighted to announce George Eustice, the former DEFRA Secretary, will deliver the keynote speech at their annual gathering on Tuesday, 24 September. Those attending the day will hear from the last administration’s the longest serving DEFRA minster. Mr Eustice held numerous ministerial positions in the Environment department from 2013 until he stepped down as Secretary of State following the arrival of Liz Truss as Prime Minister in 2022.

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