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The SIGNUS Guide highlights recycled rubber’s sound absorption and thermal insulation, making it highly applicable in construction
SIGNUShas released a Guide on Circular Materials Using Recycled Tyres in Construction, designed as a technical resource for industry professionals seeking to integrate recycled, high-value materials into construction practices.
This inaugural publication, directed at the construction sector, addresses “Plaster Prefabricated Elements with Rubber” and reflects collaborative efforts under the University-Business Classroom initiative, “Aula SIGNUS.”
Laboratory testing indicates that recycled rubber, when included in plaster composites, enhances material properties such as water resistance and offers additional benefits in thermal insulation and sound absorption, supporting the development of more sustainable construction solutions.
The Guide includes:
• Technical characterisation of recycled rubber powder and granules.
• Key parameters for the design of composites with plaster and rubber.
• Laboratory results on developed formulations.
• Information on the recyclability and life cycle analysis of these new composite materials.
With a practical and accessible approach, this publication is intended as a useful tool for architects, engineers, building technicians, and construction companies looking to innovate with more sustainable, circular, and efficient materials.
India’s Regrip is investing in tyre recycling by setting-up largest ‘Waste-to-Oil’ site in the Western state of Rajasthan
The upcoming tyre recycling site is regarded as the largest such venture in India. The state government incubated start-up Regrip, set to turn the waste tyres into a national opportunity.
Tushar Suhalka, Founder, Regrip India Private Limited
“We have been granted a license to set-up India’s largest capacity ‘tyre to oil’ plant in the RIICO Industrial Area of Sohna in Bhilwara. The proposed site would process 180 tons of tyre waste per day (54,000 tons) annually, which is about 2% of the total tyre waste generated in India annually, reducing carbon emissions equivalent to removing 100,000 cars from Indian roads each year,” claimed Tushar Suhalka, Founder, Regrip India Private Limitedin an exclusive interaction with Tyre and Rubber Recycling. The Rajasthan-origin cleantech-start-up, digitally laid the foundation stone of the continuous waste-to-energy tyre recycling plant on 4th October 2025.
It is estimated that India generates more than 3.4 million tons of discarded tyres annually. Unlike plastics and e-waste, tyre waste has remained largely absent from the policy framework until the central government introduced EPR couple of years ago.
Over 90% of India’s tyre recycling is carried out by the informal sector comprising unregulated units, often using batch-type pyrolysis plants that operates with poor efficiency and high pollution. “But Regrip is investing in continuous pyrolysis technology plant, setting a benchmark on tyre waste can be managed sustainably and at scale.”
Investment in TDF site
Regrip is making a significant investment in the project that is backed by investors such as Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty and angel investor Mahavir Pratap Sharma, who is also a board member.
“We are investing about INR 600 million in theBhilwara site, spreads over 8,000 sq. metres, and production will commence in six months.”
When asked amount of oil produced by the site, Tushar said, “The plant will recycle 180 tons of scrap tyres per day, around 45% Tyre-Derived-Fuel (TDF) produced from the total tyres recycled each day.”
TDF applications include replacing fossil fuels in industrial processes like cement, steel, pulp, glass manufacturing and power generation in operating kilns and boilers in major industrial sites.
Sets-up robust tyre collection network
To overcome the challenge of tyre collection, Regrip is building a robust infrastructure for collecting 5,000 tons of tyres for its usage. “We have set-up 40 collection centres in 24 cities, looking at expanding the collection network to 100 cities. We are conscious of how tyre reaches to us before embarking on building the tyre recycling plant.”
The whole network of collection centres generates indirect employment of about 750 people as the network of micro-enterprises built-up for tyre collection.
The project is supported by Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and iStart Rajasthan (integrated start-up platform of Rajasthan). Regrip’s emergence symbolises how state-led industrial policy and startup ecosystem can deliver national-cale impact. Now Rajasthan is positioning itself as the epicentre of India’s tyre-to-energy revolution.
While laying digital foundation of India’s largest tyre-to-oil recycling plant Deputy Chief of Rajasthan Prem Chand Bairwa said, “The tyre recycling venture intends to solve the major issue of tyre scrap facing the country today and the venture contributes to building of a ‘New and self-reliant India.”
Suniel Shetty said, “Tyre waste is one of India’s biggest blind spots in sustainability and Regrip is showing the way with scale, technology, and impact. This plant is not just a project, but it is a statement of how India can turn waste into an opportunity.”
Opened ‘Waste-to-Material’ site in Alwar
Regrip opened a ‘Waste-to-Material’ 300 tons micro tyre recycling site in Alwar (Rajasthan) facility with a local partner on a franchisee model. “The idea is to process scrap tyre and convert it into micronized rubber format or crumb rubber having multiple applications as a raw material like it goes into road construction, on mixing with bitumen becomes CRMB (crumb rubber modified bitumen), tread rubber, gym tiles, shoe soles etc. “
To set-up 11 micro tyre recycling sites across India
The company is rolling out the franchisee model across India. “We are trying to set up 11 micro tyre recycling capacities across the country. We have the Alwar already live, Ahmedabad (Gujarat) is coming in the next month.”
The concept is same, but partners are different in each location. A Chennaifranchisee has already signed up, gets live in 3-months and it will be the third micro tyre recycling site. “The idea is to set-up micro tyre recycling capacities to decentralise the recycling. It is hard to take tyres from one location to another location because it is bulky in nature. So, what we are trying to do is we can recycle within 200-300 km of that vicinity. And thus, the concept of micro recycling works,” he explained.
The micro recycling plants based on franchisee model where the franchisees own the land and the machinery given to them. “We can’t own land at every location because licencing and everything comes on the land, therefore, franchisee owns the land and required capital in order operate as partner.”
Regrip India was founded in 2021 by Tushar Suhalka, with a vision to create a brand of retreaded tyres and has expanded to offer comprehensive tyre recycling and management solutions for fleet owners.
The move by the Environment Agency to control waste tyre exports started on the 1st October and is already having an impact though reports vary
Initial reports from some recyclers were that there appeared to be no change. This was contrary to the message given by the EA at the TRA Briefing in September.
However, one recycler reported receiving a message from Clout that all waste tyre exports had been put on hold. The TRA believe that the requirement for geotagged proof of destination and end use appeared to be problematic, which suggests there might well have been issues at the destination location.
Fighting Dirty, the lobby group which threatened legal action against the EA for failure to do its duty in monitoring waste tyre exports reported: “The big day has arrived! Apparently today, for the first time in years, no shipping containers of waste tyres have left UK ports headed for India – typically, we would expect around 40 containers per day.”
However, the reality may be slightly different as a number of collectors have reported “business as usual” sending containers for export without the need for an Annex VIIand due diligence evidence as is supposed to be supplied.
There is some impact, for sure, and comments on social media suggest that whilst some shipments appear to be going out, there are some T8 operators starting to feel the pinch.
One T8 operator commented on social media that the tightening of restrictions was about protecting the big recyclers. When it was pointed out that there was serious concern about the end use, he responded; “No one gives a ***** where the bales end up, everyone in the TRA has baled and sent them to India so they’re part of the problem as well! It’s all about trying to monopolise the market for them to control.”
The point about TRA members baling is of course true, however, the litigation that forced the EA to act came from Fighting Dirty, an independent environmental lobby group.
Another permitted recycler commented; “Lots of anecdotal evidence today that it was business as usual and containers were being filled with baled tyres in yards around the UK. What is unclear is whether any of these containers did, or will find their way on to ships, or are just dockside waiting for the implementation of the more robust EA checks. Any shipping company that ships these undocumented containers could be liable to pay to return them if they are shipped illegally.”
The reality is that any new set of regulations will have teething problems, and sadly, there will always be those who seek to find any loophole to get around the rules. One trick used in the past to get waste tyres into closed markets was to consign them as retreaded tyres, which were not subject to the same constraints as waste tyres.
Tana appoints Earthmoving Solution Limited as authorised Tana distributor in Bangladesh
Tana Oy, a global leader in solid waste management and recycling machinery, is pleased to announce the appointment of Earthmoving Solution Limitedas its authorised distributor in Bangladesh.
Through this partnership, Earthmoving Solution Limited will oversee sales, service, spare parts provision, and support for Tana’s comprehensive range of recycling machines and landfill compactors across Bangladesh.
Tapani Haavisto, Business Development Director at Tana Oy, stated; “We are pleased to welcome Earthmoving Solution Limited into the global TANA network. Their established presence and dedication to customer service in Bangladesh position them as an ideal partner to advance local waste management and recycling initiatives.”
Earthmoving Solution Limited has built a reputation as a reliable supplier of heavy machinery in Bangladesh, with expertise in equipment supply, rentals, and after-sales service. By combining Tana’s innovative technologies with the local knowledge of Earthmoving Solution Limited, this collaboration aims to enhance efficient and sustainable waste management practices throughout the country.
Farrel Pomini has announced the appointment of Jo Dennis as Managing Director with its partner, WF Recycle-Tech
Dennis brings extensive experience in the pyrolysis industry and early-stage circularity initiatives. His primary focus will be driving ongoing commercialisation of WF Recycle-Tech’s unique and patented end-of-life Tyre Recycling System, while supporting the company’s continued growth and scaling.
We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Paul Nevillefor his leadership and contributions during his tenure as Managing Director. Neville will remain with the company in a consulting capacity.
South Korean pyrolysis leader LD Carbon has seen a change in its management
The change is a move away from the initial dual CEO the company was established with.
Seoungmun Baek and YongKyung Hwang have operated as joint CEO of the company since its inception. However, as the business grows YongKyung Hwang has stepped aside and is now without portfolio in the company.
Seoungmun Baek now has full control of LD Carbon as CEO and COO.
The change should have no impact on the running operations of the business in the immediate future.
Fenner Conveyors and Tyrecycle joined forces in a new partnership aiming to reshape sustainability in bulk materials handling, bringing together complementary rubber expertise and a shared desire to support mining customers for the long term
As a part of the ResourceCo Group, Fenner Conveyors and Tyrecycle are leveraging their global networks to unlock cutting-edge circular solutions in Australia.
With deep roots in Australian manufacturing and a proven ability to scale, Fenner Conveyors and Tyrecycle, part of the ResourceCo Group, are leveraging their global networks to unlock cutting-edge circular solutions – right here in Australia.
Tyrecycle CEO, Jim Fairweather, said the partnership will drive progress and deliver sustainable innovation to the mining sector. “We’re combining world-class polymer manufacturing with local know-how to deliver real, scalable change,” said Fairweather.
Fenner Conveyors Managing Director, Jen Green, said at the heart of this initiative is a powerful vision: an endless lifecycle of conveyor belts. “It’s no longer the end for end-of-life conveyor belts. We are transforming these belts into new solutions that can continue to deliver value to the industry,” said Green.
Such a disruptive approach to decarbonising mining operations aims to reduce the environmental impact of key rubber products used in mining across Australia. “Our solution is designed to be seamless for mining companies, integrating reverse logistics and existing services with new commercial models and technologies,” said Green.
Another segment of the partnership is its local impact – from Perth to Pilbara – the process of belt manufacture and then return and recycling takes place across two facilities, just one suburb apart, meaning that local jobs, local investment, and a trusted supply chain with high-order environmental outcomes.
Alcoa delivered the first used conveyor belts from its mining operations to the Tyrecycle facility in East Rockingham
The first reel of used conveyor belt from Alcoa was delivered to the recycling facility on September 24, where the steel wire used in the belts will be reclaimed, and the rubber will be turned into crumb, suitable for a range of uses, including as an additive for road construction.
The delivery follows the 2024 launch of an ongoing off-the-road (OTR) tyre recycling contract between Alcoa and Tyrecycle. It is part of Alcoa’s initiative to reduce, recycle and reuse waste from its mining and refining operations in WA.
According to Alcoa Global Program Manager Water and Waste, Nicole King, about 32km of used conveyor belt will be delivered to the East Rockingham facility over the coming months. “This new opportunity will allow us to recycle 80 reels of used conveyor belt in the initial program with Tyrecycle processing about 100 tonnes a week into crumb,” Nicole said. “That’s alongside more than 300 tonnes of our used OTR tyres a year.”
Tyrecycle Head of Trading, Mining and Strategic Development, Ashley Battilana, said the company focused on circular recycling solutions to allow used rubber to be converted into new, value-added products. “Initially, we’ll produce rubber crumb, like we do with tyres, that can be repurposed into a broad range of applications such as polymers for bitumen, granules used in sporting and playground surfaces, adhesives and moulded rubber products,” Ashley said. “Our vision is to continue driving innovation so we can integrate recycled material into new conveyor belt manufacturing in the future.”
The move by the Environment Agency to control waste tyre exports started on the 1st October and is already having an impact
Initial reports from some recyclers were that there appeared to be no change, containers were being scheduled for export without any additional requirements. This was contrary to the message given by the EA at the TRA Briefing in September.
However, one recycler reported receiving a message from Clout that all waste tyre exports had been put on hold. The TRA believe that the requirement for geotagged proof of destination and end use appeared to be problematic, which suggests there might well have been issues at the destination location.
Fighting Dirty, the lobby group which threatened legal action against the EA for failure to do its duty in monitoring waste tyre exports reported: “The big day has arrived! Apparently today, for the first time in years, no shipping containers of waste tyres have left UK ports headed for India – typically, we would expect around 40 containers per day.”
According to Fighting Dirty, five foreign waste brokerage firms represent around 80% of UK waste tyre exports, and it seems the crackdown may have temporarily paused trade.
The situation is still fluid, and we will give further reports in the next few days as the situation develops
Using its Porous Lane, Watermart installed 150 permeable pavements around tree roots in Sydney
The City of Sydney is replacing cracked tree surrounds with WatersmartPorous Lane permeable pavement. This sustainable solution provides resilience against tree root movement while maintaining a clean, safe, and durable surface. With a high rate of water infiltration, Porous Lane supports healthier urban trees and reduces stormwater runoff.
The project included more than 1,050 recycled waste tyres on more than 150 tree pits, covering 350m², and will cover even more surfaces in the future. The goal is to upgrade existing tree surrounds with a product that provides resilience to root growth and surface cracking, while allowing a high rate of infiltration to support urban greening. Another important goal of the project is to reuse waste tyres in a practical and sustainable way.
