News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

The proposal would clarify that specific pyrolysis technologies used for chemical recycling are not considered forms of incineration under the Clean Air Act. As part of the change, the EPA would remove references to “pyrolysis/combustion units” from the definition of municipal waste combustion units under its Other Solid Waste Incinerators (OSWI) regulations.

According to Aliapur, the French tire collection and recovery sector has developed an established operating model over the past two decades, collecting approximately 500,000 tonnes of end-of-life tires annually while exceeding targets for reuse and recycling.

As part of an ongoing strategic review, Cabot said it will cease operations at its reinforcing carbons facility in Campana, Argentina, while also discontinuing production on several manufacturing lines in the Netherlands.</p><p>According to the company, the restructuring measures are intended to better align production capacity with current market conditions while improving long-term cost competitiveness.

According to the meeting notice, the board is requesting authorization to issue new securities on market terms, including the option to accept payment in cash, in kind, by offset, or under other conditions. The company said any issuance that deviates from shareholder preferential rights would be carried out on market-based terms, including customary discounts where applicable.

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. 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.

Orion S.A. has indicated that supply chain disruption linked to tensions in the Middle East could create more favorable conditions for Western carbon black producers, while noting that market conditions remain highly uncertain.

For the tire pyrolysis industry, this is a highly positive and important step forward. It creates a clearer certification route for the fossil share of ELT-derived tire pyrolysis oil (TPO), complementing the established relevance of the biogenic share, which is linked mainly to natural rubber content.

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