Circular Rubber Platform has announced its participation in the upcoming M2i Circular Rubber Thematic Meeting, an industry event focused on advancing circular solutions across the rubber value chain.

The onsite meeting will take place on June 5, 2026, in Arnhem, bringing together researchers, manufacturers, recyclers, and innovation partners to discuss technical developments, implementation challenges, and collaboration opportunities in circular rubber.

Focus on scaling circular rubber technologies

The event, titled Circular Rubber – From Ambition to Implementation, will explore practical pathways for scaling rubber circularity, with discussions centered on:

Scientific and technological developments in circular rubber Implementation challenges across the value chain Collaboration between industry, academia, and innovation partners Commercial pathways for scalable circular rubber solutions

The program reflects growing interest in technologies that can improve rubber recycling, increase material recovery, and expand the use of secondary raw materials in industrial applications.

Devulcanization, pyrolysis, and rubber upcycling on the agenda

Several presentations will address recycling technologies directly relevant to the tire recycling and rubber recovery sectors.

Key topics include:

  • Rubber upcycling technologies
  • Pilot-scale rubber recycling projects
  • Environmental assessment of devulcanization scale-up
  • Sustainable raw materials in rubber compounds
  • Material recovery pathways for end-of-life tires

According to Circular Rubber Platform, there are at least 14 identified approaches for recycling rubber, including micronization, devulcanization, and pyrolysis.

Among these, devulcanization continues to draw attention as a method for restoring cured rubber into reusable material for new compounds, while pyrolysis remains a growing recovery pathway that can produce recovered carbon black (rCB), tire-derived oil, and pyrolysis char from end-of-life tires.

Mechanical processing into crumb rubber also remains an important part of the broader tire recycling ecosystem, supporting products such as rubberized asphalt, molded rubber goods, and artificial turf applications.

Building a circular rubber ecosystem

Enrico Koggel is scheduled to speak at the meeting, providing updates on the development of the Circular Rubber Platform and its work mapping technologies, raw materials, and service providers across the rubber circularity landscape.

According to the organization, its network includes more than 125 organizations spanning the rubber value chain, with a focus on enabling collaboration and supporting circular business ecosystems.

As regulatory pressure and market demand continue pushing the industry toward greater sustainability, events focused on circular rubber are becoming increasingly important for knowledge sharing, technical development, and partnership building.

The M2i meeting is expected to contribute to ongoing discussions around how recycling, advanced material recovery, and circular design can reshape the future of the rubber industry.