Ecore International has received a minority growth investment from New York City-based General Atlantic, through the firm’s BeyondNetZero climate growth fund. Ecore, a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based converter of reclaimed rubber and manufacturer of recycled rubber flooring products said it will use the funding to support continued organic and inorganic growth initiatives, strengthen core operational and technology […]

The company will use the funds to further commercialize its sustainable thermoplastic elastomers, derived from end-of-life tires Seattle-based Prism Worldwide, has raised $40 million in Series A and Series A1 funds and will use the funds to consolidate operations, make capital investments in technology and equipment, and expand its team. The funding has already provided […]

9th Test Track cycle launches with aim of creating tests and specifications to design more sustainable pavements that incorporate high levels of recycled materials The National Center for Asphalt Technology (NCAT) at Auburn University provides essential research and development to ensure the asphalt industry can deliver pavements that are durable, sustainable, quiet, safe and economical, […]

New facility to support circular economy in Europe, targeting reduction in greenhouse gas emissions Calling it a landmark achievement in its global expansion efforts, Bolder said the grant marks a significant endorsement of its progressive approach to sustainable materials as a circular solutions provider for rubber, plastics, and petrochemical industries. Bolder Industries’ end-of-life tire (ELT) […]

Newest entry to the company’s tire line incorporates 55 percent recycled and renewable materials Bridgestone’s Potenza Sport A,  is the company’s first mass-produced tire to integrate 55 percent ISCC PLUS certified recycled and renewable materials. ISCC PLUS is a globally applicable certification standard which aims to increase the transparency and traceability of alternative feedstocks throughout […]

Alberta is launching a tire-derived fuel  (TDF) pilot to test the effectiveness of turning scrap tires into energy to power industrial facilities. Led by the Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA), the pilot will produce up to 15,750 tons of chips that will become tire-derived fuel in the coming months. Lafarge Canada’s new Low-Carbon Fuel Facility […]

Mizzou researchers are devising a way to demonstrate how rubber-based asphalt reduces greenhouse emission Roads made with rubber-based asphalt mixtures are proving to be more durable than traditional asphalt, and they’re better for the environment by providing an effective way to recycle discarded tires. But do they also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions? That’s what […]

Continued industry collaboration driving circularity The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association’s (USTMA) 2023 End-of-Life Tire Management Report shows 79 percent of end-of-life tires (ELT) are being consumed by end-use markets. “This suggests positive momentum in tire recycling and reflects a 10.5 increase in overall utilization, reinforcing that end-of-life tires remain one of the most recycled and […]