News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

Scandinavian Enviro Systems (Enviro) has appointed Fredrik Aaben as new CFO. Fredrik Aaben joins Enviro from his role of Head of Corporate Finance at Volvo Cars, where he has a long-standing background of managerial positions in finance, M&A and strategy. Aaben will take up his position in November 2024 and will work in parallel with the current interim CFO Christian Bergaust for a transitional period.

Birla Carbon, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-quality carbon-based solutions, announced the launch of Continua™ 8030 SCM, a circular material designed to address the growing sustainability needs of customers across the Indian subcontinent and Asia.

Ecopneus, in partnership with Genesis Acoustic Workshop, has completed an acoustic upgrade for the rehearsal hall of the Carabinieri Band in Italy. The project involved the installation of 140 square meters of sound-absorbing panels made from recycled end-of-life tires (ELT) in a 200-square-meter hall. The use of recycled rubber helped reduce reverberation time and improve sound clarity, optimizing the acoustic environment for music rehearsals.

bp has signed an eight-year offtake agreement with Circtec, a UK-based technology company that develops and operates innovative pyrolysis chemical process technology and whose plants convert hard-to-recycle waste tyres into HUPATM - Circtec’s proprietary renewable drop-in marine fuel, and circular naphtha petrochemical feedstock. Under the agreement bp is committed to purchasing up to 60,000 tonnes per year of HUPATM renewable drop-in marine fuel and up to 15,000 tonnes per year of circular naphtha petrochemical feedstock, on a take-or-pay basis, from Circtec’s new commercial-scale plant, for eight years after the new plant is commissioned.

Avient Corporation, a provider of specialized and sustainable materials solutions and services, announced the launch of OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants, formulated with pigments derived from recycled content, including end-of-life tires. They offer an alternative to traditional carbon black formulations and can help manufacturers reduce their product carbon footprint (PCF).

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.

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In a world grappling with environmental challenges, finding ways to recycle and repurpose materials has never been more critical. At the heart of this movement is recovered carbon black (rCB), an innovative material derived from end-of-life tires (ELTs) through pyrolysis. This promising material offers a pathway to sustainable, high-value applications that can help reshape industries ranging from energy to environmental remediation.

Smithers has announced the agenda for its upcoming Sustainability in Tires 2024 conference, scheduled for October 14-16, 2024, at the Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai. This event will provide a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange among tire manufacturers, suppliers, regulators, and sustainability advocates. This annual conference serves as a forum for engineers, scientists, users, decision-makers, policymakers, and advocates to learn about innovations that will shape the industry's future. By effectively communicating knowledge and research, participants can influence practices and policies, inspiring innovation at all levels.