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 […]

New colorants offer a sustainable alternative to traditional carbon black formulations Avient Corporation is introducing OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants, formulated with pigments derived from recycled content, including end-of-life tires.  OnColor™ REC Polymer Colorants are color concentrates derived from a recovered carbon black as opposed to using traditional carbon black. They offer an alternative to traditional […]

New recycling solution is a breakthrough in reducing Scope 3 emissions Recovered material solutions supplier, Arduro, introduced Circularity as a Service (CAAS) – a revolutionary recycling solution using patented devulcanization technology. The launch came during the recent Rubber Division, ACS International Elastomer Conference in Pittsburgh. CAAS enables rubber product manufacturers to recover high-quality raw materials […]

Los Angeles area playgrounds get a sustainable makeover Ecore International, in collaboration with Equinox fitness clubs and other industry leaders, recently transformed outdated flooring from five Equinox fitness clubs into safe, durable  surfacing for use in Los Angeles playgrounds. Ecore, a pioneer in rubber circularity, with a long-standing commitment to sustainability, reclaims used tires, transforming […]

2023 ESG Report demonstrate progress Liberty Tire Recycling’s 2023 ESG Report recounts Liberty’s achievements in reducing its environmental impact, promoting social responsibility, and maintaining strong governance practices.  Released last month, the report highlights the company’s significant progress in advancing its sustainability commitments. Liberty diverted nearly 80 percent of collected tires from landfills in 2023—recycling more […]