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Tyre Recycling Forum a Huge Success

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Tyre Recycling Forum a Huge Success

The first ever Tyre Recycling Forums at The Tire Cologne, were well attended with each of the 29 speakers having a high quality audience of 40-45, throughout the Forums. In total around 110 – 120 people visited the Forums over the three days of the event.

The Tire Cologne Forums Prove to be a Success

Visitors learned about the enigmatic markets of China and Russia, and also the developing Chilean opportunities. In fact, Chile’s Dario Andreani was overwhelmed by the response and the questions about the Chilean market.

The varied programme covered all aspects of tyre recycling from arisings through to pyrolysis and devulcanisation, via an update on the crumb rubber infill issue from Daniele Fornai from Ecopneus.

We also heard from Luis de Leon about the 1600km experience of rubberised asphalt in Spain – the leading utiliser of rubberised asphalt in Europe. This was real life experience and the subject held the attention of the audience.

Leading experts in the commercial field of recycling came together, with Dario Andreani from SUSTREND in Chile meeting with Chetan Joshi from the Indian Tyre Recyclers’ Association.

Networking between panels saw exchanges of information and there was a clear demand from speakers, exhibitors and visitors that this type of event must be repeated. Gabriel Leal from SIGNUS, who attended all three days, commented, “This is an event that the industry has needed. You must do it again.” That was a sentiment repeated by every speaker and every audience member that we spoke with.

Koelnmesse were also delighted that this first step for the tyre recycling sector had been such a success and there is hope that there will be a bigger and better Forum at The Tire Cologne 2020.

Enviro Looks at Improving Pyrolysis Oil

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Enviro Looks at Improving Pyrolysis Oil

The possibility of producing pyrolysis oil from worn out tyres is being investigated in a research project run by RISE together with Scandinavian Enviro Systems and Ragn-Sells with support from Vinnova.

Important Research in Pyrolysis Oil Designed to Streamline Process for Energy Collection from Tyres

Recycling of end-of-life tyres represents both a big challenge and a great opportunity. Ragn-Sells has the task of collecting and recycling discarded tyres in Sweden, and today the tyres are used, for example, for its energy content and for making granules used as fillings in, for example, artificial turf.

However, the tyres have potential for more high value recycling than direct combustion, and the use of car tyres to artificial turf has environmental disadvantages with the release of microplastics. In addition, globally, a large number of tyres are landfilled every year, especially in developing countries.

At the Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ recycling plant in Åsensbruk, discarded tyres are recovered in a pyrolysis process, where rCB, pyrolysis oil, steel and gas are obtained as products. The rCB, which is today the main product of the process, is of high quality and is sold to the rubber industry.

The pyrolysis oil has great similarities with fossil oil, and therefore has potential to be used instead of fossil oil for the production of, for example, transportation fuels. Natural rubber in the tyre also makes the pyrolysis oil partially bio based. The pyrolysis oil from Scandinavian Enviro Systems consists of 48 percent of bio-oil.

The aim of the ongoing project is to evaluate three different approaches for upgrading pyrolysis oil from tyres to more high-quality products, with the main focus on co-upgrading to fuels together with fossil raw materials in refinery processes. Upgrading of pyrolysis oil from Scandinavian Enviro Systems’ process is carried out in the various scales of RISE test and pilot facilities in Piteå and Södertälje.

“Our initial results are promising, and we hope and believe that the project will contribute to a sustainable tyre recovery, which utilises the valuable components of the tyres, while reducing fossil fuel consumption,” says project manager Linda Sandström.

EuRIC and ETRA Partnership

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EuRIC and ETRA Partnership

EuRIC, the European Recycling Industries’ Confederation, and ETRA, the European Tyre Recycling Association, have announced a partner membership.

Important Partnership for European Recycling

This Partnership aims to further strengthen the representation of the interests of tyre recyclers at a European level. For ETRA, the recognised representative of the tyre recycling industry at European level, this partnership with EuRIC will enable the further expansion of the scope of its monitoring, technical assessment and advocacy on all issues related to tyre recycling.

For Mr. Emmanuel Katrakis, Secretary General of EuRIC, “ETRA’s Partner Membership in EuRIC is the recognition of a fruitful cooperation initiated two years ago to defend the mutual interests of recyclers across different material streams. We look forward to further enhance our cooperation with ETRA”.

For Dr. Ettore Musacchi, President of ETRA, and Dr. Valerie Shulman, Secretary General of ETRA and members of the Board, the Partnership with EuRIC is a further recognition of ETRA’s expertise on tyre recycling and an opportunity to strengthen the advocacy of the interest of the sector, joining forces with other material stream sectors. We see many opportunities of cooperation.

Gradeall International Introduces Wireless Baler

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Gradeall International Introduces Wireless Baler

The Gradeall MKII tyre baler, one of Europe’s most prominent and successful tyre baling machines has been updated for 2018.

Updated Tyre Baler Contains Improved Features

Changes include a new electro-hydraulic control system that is used to control the operation of the baler, the result is a baler that is easier for the operator to use, significantly quieter and more reliable in operation, and one that thanks to wireless connectivity provides a number of useful features that have not previously been offered in a tyre baler.

For several years Gradeall has offered wireless connectivity in its range of portable and static waste compactors. The ‘Intelli-Fill’ system was well received by those involved in the management of waste compactors as it provided alerts to designated email addresses when the compactor container was 50, 75 and 100 per cent full and required emptying, allowing for the container to be emptied in advance.

In addition, remote monitoring and diagnostics incorporated into the system mean that should an issue arise with the machine, Gradeall are able to provide remote troubleshooting without having to travel to the machine, saving on service calls and reducing the time it takes to resolve an issue. This keeps downtime due to maintenance issues or a full container to the absolute minimum.

It was these same advantages of the Intelli-fill system on waste compactors that led to the introduction of a similar form of wireless connectivity for the MKII tyre baler. This system has been called Intelli-link.

Useful features Intelli-Link provides to a tyre baler;

  • Bale counter via email
  • Email alerts pre-warning for servicing issues
  • Remote access for diagnostics to reduce service call
  • Remote setting adjustment to obtain optimum performance
  • Service calculator based on usage

 

New Zealand to Overcome Tyre Inertia

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New Zealand to Overcome Tyre Inertia

New Zealand has taken a small step to resolving its problem with end of life tyres.

Waste Management Opens a New Tyre Facility in Aukland

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff today welcomed comments from Associate Minister for the Environment Eugenie Sage on the declaration of end of life tyres as a priority product. This would see the establishment of New Zealand’s first mandatory product stewardship scheme for end of life tyres as recommended by Tyrewise, and would be the first time a NZ government has announced a priority product.

Adele Rose, Chief Executive of 3R Group, which leads the Tyrewise project, joined Mr Goff in his call for the scheme. “Industry is on board with Tyrewise and are ready to go once end of life tyres are declared a priority product,” Mrs Rose says.

Tyrewise presented a report to the then National Government in 2013 laying out the framework for the scheme, which would build the cost of disposal into the purchase price of tyres. Such a scheme would “totally disincentivise either landfill or dumping or stockpiling,” Mr Goff says.

The calls come as the minister opened Waste Management’s new tyre recycling facility in Auckland. In her address she said work was needed for a mandatory product stewardship scheme for tyres. “The Ministry for the Environment is working on the best options for developing that,” she says.

Waste Management’s new facility received NZD 3.85 million from the Waste Minimisation Fund in 2017. It will be able to process 15,000 tonnes of end-of-life tyres in the first 24 months and reach full capacity of 30,000 tonnes or around three million passenger tyres a year after 36 months.

The total volume of tyres (car, truck, aircraft etc) which come to the end of their useful life in New Zealand each year is currently equivalent to over 7.75 million passenger tyre equivalents – some 73,700 tonnes worth.

No real solutions for end of life tyres in New Zealand have led to millions stockpiled around the country, posing a significant harm to people and the environment, Mrs Rose says. “You just have look at some of the recent tyre pile fires to see how big of a risk they pose. End of life tyres also represent a huge potential resource that is lost when they burn or are put in landfill.”

Tyrewise was set up in 2012 to provide a framework for the development of a stewardship programme to manage end of life tyres in New Zealand. It was signed off and presented to then Minister for the Environment, Nick Smith, in August 2013.

However, the then government proceeded with an investment strategy to secure markets for end of life tyres, postponing any decision about declaring tyres a priority product.

Source: Tyrewise

Molewa Back at Starting Blocks on Waste Tyres

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Molewa Back at Starting Blocks on Waste Tyres

South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs is calling on the public to submit their written inputs or comments on the four Industry Waste Tyre Management Plans recently submitted to the government for consideration.

Minister of Environmental Affairs, Dr Edna Molewa published a notice to consider four Industry Waste Tyre Management Plans in the Government Gazette on 07 May 2018. The plans were submitted by Tyre Waste Abatement & Minimisation Initiative of South Africa (TWAMISA), Evergreen Energy (Pty) Ltd, JPC Energy Systems and South African Tyre Reuse Company (SATRUCO).

According to Molewa, the plans fall within the department’s broad policy direction to reduce the negative environmental impact associated with waste tyres by diverting them away from landfill and maximising the value extracted from waste tyres as a resource by encouraging re-use, recycling and waste to energy.

The Department states that comments must focus specifically on the advantages or disadvantages of each of the industry waste tyre management plans advancing sound waste tyre management throughout aspects of the value chain.

The public is also invited to comment on the demonstration and response by the various plans on upstream and downstream value chain, including the market demand and supply analysis as well as the impact of the plans on training and development towards the creation of sustainable jobs.

“Opinions on the various plans responsiveness to social upliftment of the vulnerable communities, participation and professionalising of the informal sector would be appreciated. Remarks on the financial proposal/cost structure for implementation of the industry waste tyre management plan are also welcome,” the department adds.

The Public Hearings will be held from 18 May to 04 June 2018. Any inquiries can be directed to Ms Mamogala Musekene at 012 399 9407.

Source: www.infrastructurene.ws

Tyres to Trainers – Unisex Trainer Brand

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Tyres to Trainers – Unisex Trainer Brand

Oth Paris has created a unisex trainer brand that uses recycled car tyres to make unique shoe soles, which they claim last forever.

Trainer Move to Add Heightened Environment Sustainability to Fashion Industry

The brand aims to be environmentally sustainable, so recycles non-biodegradable tyres to make its shoes.

Oth Paris said: “In Europe, more than six tyres are discarded each second. That is 200 million units per year. Although recycling is well advanced in Europe, many other countries don’t reach same level of expectation.

“At our level, we want to do something about it. Oth is the result of a two-year development to create an elegant and strong design that would be planet-friendly.

“Our everlasting soles are made from recycled tyres that have already been round the globe. One tyre will be recycled each time Oth produces three pairs of sneakers.”

The company has raised more than EUR 15,000 (UKP 13,500) so far, through Kickstarter, smashing its fundraising goal by over EUR 5,000 (around UKP 4,500).

Kickstarter backers will receive a pair of the shoes in return for a pledge of EUR 99 (UKP 87), which is less than the expected retail price. Delivery of the first supplies is due in September 2018.

German Farmer Finds Silo Stacked with Waste Tyres

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German Farmer Finds Silo Stacked with Waste Tyres

In another sign of organised tyre dumping, a farmer between Ailersbach and Rohensaas found that one of his disused silos had been appropriated by criminals who had filled it with waste tyres. The Police in Höchstadt are investigating the incident.

New Discovery Underpins Growing Tendency in Germany of Tyre Dumping

Tyre dumping is now a frequent occurence across Germany and many incidents result in police press notices announcing the incident and asking for assistance.

In another recent incident, two tyres were just dumped on the highway. The Police removed the tyres and issued a call for information as to how they got there. The German Police take these issues seriously and always investigate.

New Zealand Pyrolysis Plant Gets Green Light

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New Zealand Pyrolysis Plant Gets Green Light

A new pyrolysis plant to process tyres has been given the go-ahead for Burnham in New Zealand. The plant will be operated by Eneform Ltd. However, the bond required by the local council has not yet been agreed.

Bond and Safety Conditions Next Step for Pyrolysis Plant Operations

The bond raised concerns around the district council table, in spite of councilors being supportive of the project.

As a result, the district council amended its motion to approve the lease of land subject to an appropriate bond being secured.

Other conditions included appropriate regulatory consents being contained and comprehensive risk, health, and safety measures put in place.

Construction of the plant is planned to begin in the second half of this year.

Is the UK Going for EPR?

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Is the UK Going for EPR?

In a recent release from the ETRMA, which has always backed national EPR schemes as opposed to the free market, there was a suggestion that the UK was discussing moving to an EPR scheme for tyres.

TRA Believe EPR Scheme Would Need a Specific Structure to Work

This appears to have been jumping the gun, as, according to Peter Taylor of the TRA, there have been no such official discussions, though he has been made aware of one other group’s informal discussions with DEFRA.

Taylor is a long-time supporter of the free market model and has questions about how EPR schemes work. The success of any EPR model in the UK would depend upon its structure.

Regardless of the management scheme, Taylor once again called for long term market stability, investment and support for developing markets for end uses rather than the industry relying so heavily on exports.

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