ELASTOMERS AND PLASTICS From Landfill to Resource: Innovative Waste Tyre Management Strategies for a Greener Future

The global economy is evolving toward a circularity, which targets on minimising waste and extending the useful life of resources. Every year the tyre produced is around 1.5 billion, and all the tyres will ultimately end up in the trash stream. The huge amount of scrap tyres that ends up in landfills causes environmental issues.

In today‘s world, energy supply and pollution are major concerns on a global scale [1]. The large number of worn and discarded tyres is a specific issue [2]. Global tyre production reaches approximately 1.5 billion units annually, equating to roughly 17 million tonnes of old tyres [3, 4]. Continued industrialization and economic growth can raise personal income levels and increase the percentage of the people who can afford a car. As the number of motor vehicle ownership increases, demand for new tyres will increase [5].