News: Tire Recycling & Pyrolysis

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For years, discarded tires have posed a serious environmental dilemma. Their resilience makes it challenging to break them down while burning them releases harmful pollutants. Researchers have increasingly turned to pyrolysis, a thermal process that transforms waste tires into valuable products such as pyrolysis oil, recovered carbon black (rCB), and gas. Over the past 20 years, interest in tire pyrolysis has surged dramatically. A recent analysis of more than 1,400 studies published between 2000 and 2024 shows that research in this field has accelerated, particularly since 2016. Countries like China and India have emerged as major contributors, driven by growing environmental concerns and the need for sustainable waste management solutions. Scientists are primarily focused on refining pyrolysis techniques to improve efficiency, enhance product quality, and scale up for industrial applications.

Wastefront has officially begun construction on its £100 million tyre-to-fuel plant at the Port of Sunderland, marking the UK's first large-scale facility dedicated to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. This milestone positions Wastefront, backed by International Airlines Group (IAG), as a key player in advancing the UK’s carbon reduction targets while creating over 100 local jobs.

We are proud to share that Weibold Academy has been shortlisted for the 2025 Recircle Awards in the Tyre Industry Education Award category! This nomination recognizes our commitment to providing high-quality education and expertise in tire recycling, pyrolysis, and circular economy solutions. We are honored to be acknowledged alongside other industry leaders who are shaping the future of sustainable tire management.

The potential of rubberized asphalt to enhance road durability and sustainability was a key topic at the recent Workshop on Rubberized Asphalt held in Rome on December 4-5. The event, organized by ETRA and ANAS, was supported by the EU-funded RE-PLAN CITY LIFE and LIFE SILENT projects.

Ohio EPA Director Anne M. Vogel announced a $1.1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Remediation Fund to clear debris from the former Crest Rubber Co. site in Ravenna, Ohio, facilitating redevelopment. The project, in partnership with the city of Ravenna and the Akron Regional Air Quality Management District, aims to remove 6,600 tons of construction and demolition debris, including nonfriable asbestos-containing material.

VTTI, a global leader in energy storage and infrastructure, has entered into an agreement with Pyrum Innovations AG, an expert in the recycling of waste tyres via thermolysis, to develop a state-of-the-art waste tyres recycling thermolysis plant at VTTI’s Antwerp Terminal (ATPC). This agreement marks a significant step towards integrating sustainable waste management solutions into VTTI’s infrastructure and marks another important step in Pyrum’s international expansion plans.

Mars Mineral, a global provider of pelletizing technology, is enhancing its manufacturing capabilities through a new investment at its parent company, Woodward Inc. Woodward, a precision metal fabricator, is expanding its square footage and installing a state-of-the-art shape cutting/layout burning machine to support increased production efficiency and precision.