The ECHA investigation into microplastics may effectively ban the use of <5mm crumb rubber infill in artificial sports surfaces. In discussion with Fazilet Cinaralp, CEO at the ETRMA, and others at Future Tire in Cologne, Cinaralp stated that it looked like the microplastics consultation would lead to a ban on rubber infill.
ECHA Investigation Set to Ban Use of Crumb Rubber Infill
This would have a serious impact on the tyre recycling sector as the majority of material recovery from ELT is used in sports field and rubber infill. Around 39% of tyre arisings are used in granula...
ECHA Investigation Set to Ban Use of Crumb Rubber Infill
This would have a serious impact on the tyre recycling sector as the majority of material recovery from ELT is used in sports field and rubber infill. Around 39% of tyre arisings are used in granula...
