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Watersmart Porous Lane: Permeable Pavement Installation Around Lake Tuggeranong

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Watersmart Porous Lane: Permeable Pavement Installation Around Lake Tuggeranong

Watersmart installed a 156 m² Porous Lane footpath on the Tuggeranong Foreshore in the ACT made of recycled waste tyres

The new Watersmart Porous Lane footpath was made of 468 waste tyres, which were turned into a durable and tree-friendly pavement, highlighting how permeable surfaces can balance community access with long-term tree health.

According to Watersmart, the challenge was to find a solution for large, established trees along the foreshore that would protect their access to water while avoiding future damage to paths caused by root growth and movement. Conventional paving would be risky due to cracking, lifting, and costly repairs. It would also limit water infiltration to the soil below.

A solution to all that was a dark grey Porous Lane footpath that was laid adjacent to the trees, using a semi-flexible, permeable pavement mix. Designed to allow rainfall to infiltrate through the roots, the pavement reduces surface runoff while maintaining structural strength. Its flexibility also helps absorb the impact of root movement, preventing the cracking and uplift commonly seen with traditional concrete.

The installation supports both community use and environmental resilience. The permeable surface takes water directly to the trees, helping them to flourish. It also reduces the risk of future maintenance caused by root disturbance. Thanks to the minimal excavation required, the solution was less invasive and more sustainable. It also ensures a longer-lasting asset for the foreshore environment.

TNU: Wrong Tyre Pressure Impacts Fuel Consumption, CO₂ Emissions Up and Risks of Blowouts

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TNU: Wrong Tyre Pressure Impacts Fuel Consumption, CO₂ Emissions Up and Risks of Blowouts

Tratamiento Neumáticos Usados (TNU) warns of the environmental, economic and safety impact of driving with the wrong tyre pressure, highlighting that the first sustainable action begins with proper maintenance throughout the entire tyre service life.

Maintaining the correct tyre pressure is not only a basic road safety measure: it is also one of the most effective ways to reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions, stated TNU. According to AECA-ITV data, in 2024, nearly 20% of serious defects detected during vehicle inspections in Spain were related to tyres and suspension.

In Europe, estimates show that more than half of drivers drive with the wrong tyre pressures. This practice increases rolling resistance, forces the engine to work harder, and generates higher fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions. Under this scenario (≥50%), the combined impact amounts to around 5.8 billion litres of fuel and 13 million tonnes of CO₂ per year due to underinflation.

Low tyre pressure can increase the risk of blowouts and associated accidents, with the NHTSA estimating that underinflation is present in around 20% of blowouts that result in accidents. NHTSA also estimates that driving with severe underinflation (>25%) triples the likelihood of being involved in a tyre-related crash. Moreover, the risk of blowout may occur from as little as 0.5 bar below the recommended pressure.

Spain has more than 25 million cars on its roads, with an average age of over 15 years. Keeping the recommended tyre pressure could reduce consumption by between 5% and 10%, representing an average saving of 45 litres of fuel per vehicle per year, according to TNU.

Additionally, driving with tyres that are 0.5 bar below the recommended level reduces tyre life by around 20%, and 1 bar below the recommended level reduces it by up to 30%. Low pressure would generate an estimated additional consumption of 271 million litres of fuel annually, which is equivalent to 680,000 tonnes of CO₂.

In addition to maintaining the manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressure, three key practices directly contribute to prolonging tyre life, optimising fuel consumption, and maintaining safety performance:

  • Proper tyre balancing: reduces vibrations while driving, prevents uneven tyre wear, and improves comfort and steering precision.
  • Correct wheel alignment: misaligned wheels cause lateral and uneven wear; keeping alignment within specified values prevents premature wear and helps the vehicle drive straight.
  • Driving style: avoiding sudden braking and acceleration, anticipating manoeuvres, and maintaining a steady speed lowers tread temperature and abrasion, extending tyre life and reducing consumption.

TNU stated that checking tyre pressure once a month and before every trip is a simple action that helps reduce fuel consumption and emissions, extends tyre life, and improves road safety. Sustainability starts with responsible maintenance at every stage of use.

Enviro: Equipment for the Main Process Delivered and Installed in Uddevalla

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Enviro: Equipment for the Main Process Delivered and Installed in Uddevalla

Enviro announced that the delivery and installation of the five pyrolysis reactors for the Uddevalla tyre recycling plant have been completed, in accordance with the previously communicated schedule

“With the delivery of the fifth and final reactor, all equipment included in the main process is now in place and fully assembled,” says Fredrik Emilson, CEO of Enviro.

The main process includes the pyrolysis reactor and the so-called main skid, which circulates the gas used in the pyrolysis reactor and extracts the oil by condensing the gas. Carbon black, oil, and steel are recovered in the main process, followed by the post-process, which handles further separation, refinement, and storage.

Since the end of August, the five reactors have arrived in batches at the site outside Uddevalla where Enviro is constructing the first full-scale recycling plant, on behalf of the joint venture company Infiniteria, formed by Enviro together with Antin Infrastructure Partners and Michelin.

The construction of the plant, which has been ongoing for about 1.5 years, is now approaching the point where the majority of the process equipment has been delivered and installed, and the main focus is on further installation. As previously communicated by the company, the plant could be operational towards the end of this year, and the provisional acceptance certificate (PAC) could be reached in mid-2026. In the first phase, the plant will have an annual capacity to process 34,500 tons of end-of-life tyres.

“Having followed this construction in detail since it first started on a snowy day in February last year, it feels very good to see the five reactors in place. The reactors are the most central part of the entire plant as they are the core of our recycling technology. It is in these that we will recycle valuable carbon black and oil and contribute to a more sustainable and circular society with good profitability,” says Emilson.

Pyrum Innovations AG Published Financial Figures for the First Half of 2025 

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Pyrum Innovations AG Published Financial Figures for the First Half of 2025 

Pyrum Innovations AG published its financial report for the first half of 2025 (from 1 January to 30 June 2025), showing revenue, capitalised own work, investments, and other figures

In its recently published financial report, Pyrum showed its revenue in the first six months amounted to EUR 1,267 thousand, which is up by 79% compared to the same period last year. The report shows capitalised own work amounting to EUR 5,214 thousand, compared to 3,614 thousand in 2024. The growth corresponds to ongoing investments for the planned construction of the Pyrum plant in Perl-Besch and the assembly and commissioning work for the pyrolysis gas power generation and grinding and pelletising plant in Dillingen. Total output grew by 48% to EUR 6,712 thousand due to the increase in revenue and higher capitalisable own work.

Pyrum figures show that other operating income almost tripled compared to the previous year, reaching EUR 2,303 thousand. This was due to investment subsidies of EUR 2,011 thousand for job creation in Dillingen, resulting from the completion of the main facilities for the plant expansion. Other operating expenses were significantly higher than in the same period of the previous year at EUR 2,176 thousand (H1 2024: EUR 1,600 thousand). This was due to the new running costs incurred by the operation of TAD 2 and TAD 3.

EBITDA amounted to EUR -2,358 thousand (H1 2024: EUR -3,183 thousand), while EBIT was EUR -3,942 thousand (H1 2024: EUR -4,289 thousand). Adjusted for non-recurring investment grants of EUR 2,011 thousand (H1 2024: EUR 531 thousand), adjusted EBITDA amounted to EUR -4,369 thousand (H1 2024: EUR -3,714 thousand) and adjusted EBIT to EUR -5,954 thousand (H1 2024: EUR -4,820 thousand). The consolidated net result for the period amounted to EUR -4,582 thousand (H1 2024: EUR -4,787 thousand). Available liquidity as of 30 June 2025 amounted to EUR 2,878 thousand (31 December 2024: EUR 11,740 thousand), according to the latest Pyrum figures.

After the balance sheet date, a capital increase was carried out in July 2025, raising EUR 5.6 million in additional equity through the placement of new shares.

Pascal Klein, CEO of Pyrum, commented: “Unfortunately, we are not yet where we want to be in terms of the throughput of the new grinding and pelletising plant, but we are working closely with the manufacturer to find a solution. Ideally, the necessary adjustments should take place in December 2025, but no later than in the first quarter of 2026. In the meantime, a stable process for the production of 600-800 kg/h at 12-14 hours per day should lead to significant increases in sales in the fourth quarter. For the remainder of 2025, our main focus will be on the start of construction in Perl-Besch and the successful completion of the commissioning of the new grinding and pelletising plant. In doing so, we want to lay the foundation for a significant expansion of capacity and increasing sales.”

To achieve a substantial increase in sales, the recovered carbon black (rCB) produced in the new reactors must be ground and pelletised. The combined commissioning of both plants began on schedule in July 2025. In the meantime, a throughput of 800 kg/h has been achieved for a short time, meeting the customer’s quality standards. Initial samples have already been delivered to tyre manufacturers, and Schwalbe has also purchased its first small quantities. The grinding process is achieving the target volume of 1,650 kg/h. However, it has not yet been possible to achieve this target throughput in pelletisation, with the problem existing in the area of material transport between the two plants, and the manufacturer is working on a suitable solution.

Furthermore, the first maintenance of the two new production lines, TAD 2 and 3, was completed at the Dillingen site, and the cleaning cycles of the plant were extended from four to eight weeks, without compromising on quality. In Perl-Besch, the site of the new plant can now be officially connected to the transport network, and detailed planning for the construction work can begin. Overall, the planning is already well advanced. The initial preparatory groundwork has been completed, long leads have been ordered, and architects have been commissioned. The symbolic ground-breaking ceremony is scheduled to take place before the end of this year.

For the full year 2025, management continues to anticipate growth in consolidated revenue from plant operations and revenue from consulting contracts with customers. Overall, revenue of between EUR 4.5 million and EUR 6.0 million is still forecast. Based on the current status of work and planning in the project business, the company now expects the Group’s total output for the 2025 financial year to be in the range of EUR 10 million to EUR 15 million, compared to the previous forecast of EUR 20 million to EUR 25 million. The extensive investments in plant components, originally planned for the second half of 2025, will be postponed to the first half of 2026. Pyrum figures when it comes to earnings before interest and taxes for the full year 2025 are still expected to be in the range of EUR -8.5 million to EUR -10.5 million.

Tana France at Pollutec 2025 in Lyon, France

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Tana France at Pollutec 2025 in Lyon, France

Tana France announced its participation in Pollutec 2025, an environmental and energy solutions trade fair in Lyon, France

Visitors will be able to explore the latest developments in waste management technology, including the new Tana Hammerhead, a high-capacity shredder.

As part of the program, Tana Oy and Tana France will also host a presentation on Thursday titled “Smarter Recycling with TANA: Shredding & Screening Solutions for Today’s Waste Challenges.” The session will highlight how TANA machines support the waste industry as it faces increasing pressure from circular economy targets, unpredictable markets, and ever more complex material streams.

Pollutec 2025 takes place from October 7-10, offering an international platform for industry professionals to connect, exchange knowledge, and discover innovations shaping the future of sustainable waste management. Tana will be present in Hall 3, booth C158.

Pyrum Innovations AG Webcast for Investors on 26 September 2025, 11.00 a.m. (CEST) 

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Pyrum Innovations AG Webcast for Investors on 26 September 2025, 11.00 a.m. (CEST) 

Pyrum Innovations AG invites interested investors, analysts, private shareholders and members of the press to attend the webcast, which includes an online presentation of the Executive Board on the occasion of the publication of the half-year report 2025

In the webcast, CEO of Pyrum Pascal Klein and CFO of Pyrum Kai Winkelmann will provide an overview of the financial figures for the first six months of 2025, an update on the current business development, as well as the company’s outlook. There will also be a Q&A session following the presentation.

Key facts of the webcast:

Friday, 26 September 2025
Start: 11.00 a.m. (CEST)
Duration: 60 minutes
Language: English

Registration link for participants: https://www.appairtime.com/event/537ca059-a7d8-44a7-ae58-447414c23a10

Porous Lane – The First Recycled Tyre Footpath in New Zealand

Naida Jahić
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Porous Lane – The First Recycled Tyre Footpath in New Zealand

At Jack’s Landing in New Zealand, Water Smart laid 207 square metres of Porous Lane, a rubberised paving developed by the University of Melbourne

Klaudia Matyjas, business development manager at Water Smart, said that the first small section was installed as a mixer test before the full trial, describing it as a “big milestone” for the Australian-based company, which has been developing the product for local conditions since its arrival, Waikato Times reports.

The paving uses rubber processed by Treadlite under the national Tyrewise scheme. Treadl8ite was originally founded to address tyre waste in Cambridge, and now it collects tyres across much of the North Island. Blacke Richardson, Executive Director, said that truck tyres are preferred for the paving since they contain less fibre than car tyres, which makes them more suitable for processing.

Each square metre of Porous Lane can contain up to three tyres, and the Hamilton project used around 170 passenger tyres. Matyjas said the product cures within eight to 12 hours, has a 25-year design life and is softer and smoother underfoot compared to concrete. She described it as a “premium product,” noting that, even though it costs more than conventional paving, it offers additional benefits.

The paving is designed to be more permeable compared to standard footpaths, which allows water to soak through to the ground, reducing strain on stormwater systems. University of Melbourne studies also highlight that it can capture contaminants, preventing them from being washed into waterways. Matyjas explained that the material’s high porosity, about 40%, makes it suitable for sites where tree roots can damage conventional paths.

Kiri Speirs, marketing and communications manager at Tyrewise, explained that the scheme was established in response to pressure from the tyre industry for regulation. About 6 million tyres reach the end of life annually in New Zealand, and until recently, only 40% of these tyres were recycled, while the rest were stockpiled, landfilled, or dumped illegally. Tyrewise has been collecting tyres since September 2003 and aims to ensure that 80% of tyres are onshore by its fourth year of operation, which will require innovation and partnerships. Researchers in Canterbury are also testing ways to use recycled rubber to build foundations that will improve earthquake resilience.

TNU Launched the “The Tyre in a Positive Light” Contest on Instagram

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TNU Launched the “The Tyre in a Positive Light” Contest on Instagram

Tratamiento Neumáticos Usados (TNU) launched the sixth edition of its “The Tyre in a Positive Light” photography contest – an initiative that combines creativity and environmental awareness, seeking to reward images that reflect the role of the tyres in the circular economy and sustainability

The submissions on Instagram will be open from 1 August to 20 October 2025. All of the participants are required to upload an image with hashtags #TNU and #NeumáticosEnPositivo, tag @tnu.neumaticos, and follow TNU on Instagram.

Entries may address themes such as recycling, reuse, sustainable mobility, urban environments, or nature. Creations generated with artificial intelligence are also accepted, provided this is clearly indicated in the post. The three best photos selected by the jury will be awarded with €1,000, €500, and €250, respectively. In addition, 10 runners-up will each receive €40, five chosen through public voting and five selected by the jury.

The winners of the TNU contest will be announced on 27 October 2025, and prizes will be presented during Ecofira Valencia 2025, from 11 to 13 November.

The TIP Announced the Awardees of Its First Open Call for Projects (OCP)

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The TIP Announced the Awardees of Its First Open Call for Projects (OCP)

The Tire Industry Project (TIP) announced the five proposals under its first Open Call for Projects (OCP) at the recently concluded Tire Emissions Research Conference, with a total funding of nearly $2 million, while launching the second OCP

The OCPs aim to enhance scientific knowledge of tyre wear emissions and their mitigation, providing financial support to independent projects worldwide. Three of the selected projects from the inaugural OCP that were announced at the end of 2024 will focus on researching tyre wear emissions in the environment, while two are focused on the development of mitigation solutions. The second OCP will focus on the potential ecological impacts of tyre wear emissions. 

“The topic of tyre wear emissions is extremely complex – one that requires deep, evidence-based investigation and cross-stakeholder collaboration. Recognising this, we decided to complement our own research and mitigation initiatives by launching the Open Call for Projects, inviting stakeholders across the world to join us in the quest to uncover this multi-dimensional subject,” said Larisa Kryachkova, Executive Director, TIP. 

TIP’s OCP is a global initiative that aims to foster innovation and collaboration, with the objective of understanding and addressing the evolving environmental issues relevant to the tyre industry.  

Dr John Bucher, part of TIP’s Assurance Group and a member of the OCP evaluation committee, said, “Sound science and robust evidence are essential to assessing the environmental challenges we face and to identifying the most effective solutions. Initiatives such as the OCP can act as a tremendous catalyst in this regard, opening a new world of possibilities. We are pleased with the diversity and quality of submissions received, which reaffirms the strong interest in this topic and the desire to engage in collaborative solutions.”  

Listed below are the five chosen projects that were selected from 22 submissions received over four months:

Research Projects:

  1. Geospatial Record and Interpolation of Tyre Wear Pollution in Roadside Soils, Technical University Darmstadt, Germany 
  2. Tyre and Road Wear Particles (TRWP) in Combined Sewer Overflows – A Neglected Pathway of TRWP to the Environment, Gustave Eiffel University, France 
  3. A Marker Method for the High-Throughput Determination of TRWP in the Environment (T-Mark), Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Germany 

Mitigation Projects:

  1. Assessing Tyre Char as a Treatment Media for Stormwater Runoff, Washington State University, USA 
  2. Green Streets, Clean Waters? Taming Urban Tyre Wear Pollution with Green Infrastructure, Ocean Conservancy, USA 

The OCP evaluation committee reviewed all applications against pre-defined criteria, including relevance to the OCP objectives, feasibility and methodology, innovation and technological impact, economic and societal impact, as well as the capabilities of the applicants. The committee, consisting of TIP experts and external technical evaluators, ensured a rigorous and fair evaluation process.  

“The initiative reflects our long-term commitment to building a collaborative research ecosystem through public platforms. The OCP takes us one step forward in harnessing the collective brainpower of the scientific community, and we look forward to evolving this further in the coming years,” adds Kryachkova. 

The 2025 OCP will focus on assessing and measuring the potential ecological impacts (real-world, lab-based or in silico) of tyre wear emissions during tyre use, including tyre chemicals, leachates and their transformation products. This comes as the recently published State of Knowledge paper series uncovered significant knowledge gaps and inconsistencies in the scientific understanding of tyre wear emissions.  

Interested applicants can visit https://tireindustryproject.org/open-call-for-projects/ for more information on the OCP, including details of the selection process.  

TIP will also host an introductory webinar for prospective entrants on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 9:00 am CEST and 5:00 pm CEST. To register for the webinar, please click here. The deadline for submission of proposals is January 15, 2026 (17:00 CET).  

TRA Conference: Fighting Dirty Calls for Real Reforms to Government Policy on British Waste Tyres

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TRA Conference: Fighting Dirty Calls for Real Reforms to Government Policy on British Waste Tyres

During the TRA Conference, Georgia Elliott-Smith, CEO of the environmental campaign group Fighting Dirty, urged the government to work with the TRA if they want the Circular Economy to happen and address the climate change crisis

In her address to the TRA conference held on Tuesday in Warwickshire, Georgia Elliott-Smith encouraged the government to prioritise the regulatory reforms the TRA is calling for, welcoming the practical approach of the five-step Road to Reform published this summer.

The tyre recycling industry gathered at the Ardencote Hotel today for its annual conference, which examined the progress made over the last year and the current need for reforms to secure its long-term future. Georgia Elliott-Smith, who is a Chartered Engineer and worked as an environmental consultant and sustainability manager before founding Fighting Dirty and becoming a full-time environmental campaigner, commented: “There are real opportunities for UK tyre waste, but how can the industry progress? It is an unexpected but welcome union between the TRA and Fighting Dirty, but we are united in seeking a change to the rules currently in place regarding British end-of-life waste tyres (ELTs). We are partners when you agree that the climate crisis is real and we only have a limited time to reverse it. We can partner with the TRA because we both agree that we have to see a stop to the talking and a start to pulling the lever for change. Regulation and its enforcement are key to that.”

“Fighting Dirty will continue to initiate legal challenges when we see inaction by regulators, that’s why we initiated court proceedings against the Environment Agency in February, proceedings that led to the EA admitting that there was a failure to understand their responsibilities and regulate. Enhanced verification procedures are a positive step in the right direction, but we wait to see that they deliver the promised change – our legal action is only paused,” she added at the TRA conference.

Looking to the future and the potential industry changes, Georgia Elliott-Smith spoke about a vision for regulation, environmental campaigns and the tyre waste industry: “As an environmental campaign group, we have real concerns about false solutions. What does the Government actually mean by a Circular Economy? It must not lead to false solutions. Regulatorily reform needs to create new big industries that stop being transition solutions but create ends in themselves. Climate change is created by CO2. We don’t want new industries that are still able to produce yet more pollution. If we do that, we can see Green Industry and Circularity truly be the future of the UK industry.”

“Policy leadership can create the industry design solution of the future – what is possible in the tyre industry to move it to that new vision, that moves through transitory solutions to genuine solutions for the industry of the future. We all have to be troublemakers, to be a nuisance for a cause,” she concluded.

Peter Taylor OBE, Secretary General of the TRA, said: “Today saw the largest gathering of TRA members and industry players in a year. There is a sense of possibility and optimism with a refocus on reform following the Waste Minister’s comments in Spring, but we still wait for that rhetoric to become a reality. Operational clarity for our members will come from the right decisions on regulatory reform being implemented. This must happen if we are to secure domestic capability and the long-term success of British used tyre processors. We all want to see reforms that stop malpractice and corner-cutting, which does so much damage to the environment and undermines legitimate operators.”

“As Georgia set out today, there is currently a big gap between the stated objective of Britain having a circular economy and what is happening in practice. We welcome the Environment Agency’s contributions to discussions today – we again encourage them (and DEFRA) to invite industry through their door so we can speak to them and help bring meaningful reform about. Partnership and cooperation are the quickest and most effective route down the road to reform that the Minister initiated nearly six months ago,” he added. 

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