Tratamiento Neumáticos Usados (TNU) travelling exhibition “Recicla y Sonríe” (“Recycle and Smile”) will be a part of the latest edition of Ecofira, Spain’s trade fair focused on environmental solutions
Visitors can see the TNU exhibition, designed to encourage reflection on the importance of recycling and the circular economy, at Ecofira from 11 to 13 November at Feria Valencia, Hall N3-P2, Stand C10.
As a Collective System for Extended Producer Responsibility (SCRAP), TNU coordinates the comprehensive management of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) throughout Spain, ensuring their collection and processing by authorised operators.
Through this process, valuable materials such as rubber, steel, and textile fibres are recovered and reintroduced into the value chain for a wide variety of applications, including asphalt, alternative fuels for cement plants, and safety flooring for playgrounds.
During Ecofira, TNU will invite professionals and visitors to learn about the management and traceability of ELTs and the social, economic, and environmental benefits of tyre recycling. The “Recycle and Smile” exhibition has already toured several Spanish cities, raising awareness among thousands of people about the importance of recycling in the fight against climate change.
In 2024, following the DANA storm that severely affected the Valencian Community, TNU collaborated in managing over 30,000 end-of-life tyres as part of the emergency plan launched by the Regional Government (Generalitat Valenciana) to deal with the extraordinary volume of waste caused by the floods. This joint action, carried out alongside other SCRAPs such as SIGNUS, helped to prevent uncontrolled tyre dumping and ensured their environmentally responsible treatment.
