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Recycling
Each year more than 1 billion scrap tires are produced globally. During the average life of a tire, only 20% of the rubber is used, leaving a staggering number with nowhere to go. But for Tyromer, these End-of-Life Tires (ELTs) are actually a renewable resource.
Since there are limited uses for scrap tires, we burn nearly half of them for their fuel value. Besides posing environmental air quality hazards, burning only recovers a small portion of the energy that went into making these tires’ rubber.
Now with our environmentally-friendly rubber devulcanization technology, scrap tire rubber can be recycled into a new, versatile, high-quality rubber masterbatch material called Tire-Derived Polymer, or TDP. Unlike most reclaimed rubbers, Tyromer’s process does not use any devulcanization chemicals, oils, or solvents. In fact there are no additives at all, and the process is energy efficient.
Today, close to 50% of global scrap tires / ELTs are used as Tire-Derived Fuel (TDF) for energy recovery via incineration. As illustrated in the Tire Recycling Hierarchy below, energy recovery is the lowest form of recycling.
Because TDP can be reused for its originally intended purpose, it represents the highest form of recycling. Our devulcanization technology enables scrap tire management agencies to implement “Best Practice” policies in managing this enormous renewable resource. The Tyromer devulcanization technology will enable tire and rubber goods manufacturers to further reduce their carbon footprints while also reducing costs.
Despite this hierarchy, it is important to note that a strong mix of technologies and solutions will be required to address the global ELT problem / opportunity. No single technology will be the answer and we must all work together. Further, downsizing of ELTs by shredding and granulation is a critical process, as it stands as the gateway to most other recycling processes including devulcanization.
For sustainability, we must all Tread Lightly™.
INDUSTRY REPORTS & DATA
April 12, 2021 – A Final Report on Exploring the Circular Economy for Rubber in Canada was completed by Dillon Consulting & Oakdene Hollins Consulting.
In this impartial report for the Canadian government, Tyromer is mentioned numerous times as a company already involved in cleantech tire recycling to support the Circular Economy. One of the conclusions Dillon and Oakdene mention is that use, and potential use, of devulcanized or recycled rubber is increasing.
March 1, 2021 – The US Tire Manufacturer’s Association has shared their updated 2021 Scrap Tire Vision.
Although from back in 2016, this Ernst & Young report on the socio-economic impact of truck tyre retreading in Europe still holds weight today. It is clear that retreading is a beneficial activity that should be maximized in order to promote a Circular Economy and extend tire life.
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