Welcome to the first episode of TRR Video Insights, recorded following The Round Trip: Tyre & Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit in Melbourne, presented by Tyre Stewardship Australia and Tyrewise. In this video, we speak with Aaron Stevens, owner of the Te Rapa Tyre Centre in Hamilton, New Zealand.
Aaron Stevens Discusses the Shift to a Regulated Tyre Stewardship Scheme in New Zealand
Aaron discusses the significant shift from a non-regulated system to New Zealand’s regulated tyre stewardship scheme (Tyrewise), explaining the challenges of the old system like inconsistent collection fees and hidden costs, especially for larger tyres.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to TRR Video Insights & Aaron Stevens
1:14 Shift to Regulated Scheme & Old Cost Issues
2:24 Easing Transparency & Collection Fee Issues
3:48 Communicating Recycling to Customers
4:31 Tyrewise First Year Summary & Future Hopes
5:10 Conclusion
