Sustainability
Sustainability
Environmental Impact
of End-of-life Tires
Globally, more than 1 billion end-of-life tires (ELTs) are disposed of each year, with many ending up in landfills or an incinerator
At Contec, we’re committed to helping solve the problem of ELT waste using forward-thinking pyrolysis methods and cutting-edge circular industrial processes.
Global ELT waste
in numbers
Between 2018 and 2020, an estimated 18 million metric tons of CO2 was released as a result of incinerating ELTs, the equivalent of the total yearly CO2 emissions generated by 3.9 million cars. Additionally, the 1.8 billion tires manufactured each year have a large carbon footprint.
Each year
When end-of-life tires are dumped or incinerated instead of recycled, the environmental impact of the waste is undeniable.
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3,4 mln
tonnes of ELT waste is collected in the EU
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1 bln+
globally, more than one billion ELTs are generated
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46%
of ELTs end up being fully or partially incinerated, releasing millions of tons of CO2
Fortunately, technology now exists to recycle and reuse ELTs into materials and products in a sustainable way. Contec is at the forefront of developing and applying these processes.
Circularity
in the tire industry
In recent years, three major tire manufacturers have developed initiatives to improve sustainability and their eco-credentials. Driven by the growing global awareness of environmental issues, major tire manufacturers are investing heavily in circular and sustainable manufacturing methods. Here are a few examples of steps that tire industry leaders are taking
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Goodyear has replaced petroleum-based components with soybean oil in some of its tread compounds.
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Michelin has set a target of replacing the use of all new materials with recycled or renewable sources by 2050. This includes using materials from recycled ELTs.
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Bridgestone is involved in the research and development of using guayule, a rubber plant native to the southwestern US and Mexico as a natural source of rubber for new tires.
Frequently asked questions
on end-of-life tires
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High-quality recovered tire pyrolysis oil
At Contec, we provide recovered Carbon Black (rCB) of consistent and stable quality.
Contec’s ConBlack® comes from an established technological and operational process – from the initial tire shredding and unique pyrolysis process to the post-treatment line based on the best-in-class solutions.
Our in-house testing laboratory ensures that our customers get the highest quality rCB possible. -
Sustainability-focussed
At Contec, we provide recovered Carbon Black (rCB) of consistent and stable quality.
Contec’s ConBlack® comes from an established technological and operational process – from the initial tire shredding and unique pyrolysis process to the post-treatment line based on the best-in-class solutions.
Our in-house testing laboratory ensures that our customers get the highest quality rCB possible. -
Innovative technology development
At Contec, we provide recovered Carbon Black (rCB) of consistent and stable quality.
Contec’s ConBlack® comes from an established technological and operational process – from the initial tire shredding and unique pyrolysis process to the post-treatment line based on the best-in-class solutions.
Our in-house testing laboratory ensures that our customers get the highest quality rCB possible.
Driving towards a cleaner future
Producing and using virgin raw materials such as virgin Carbon Black (vCB) is a waste of resources and contributes to excessive CO2 emissions. When a company uses recycled ELTs as an alternative, it’s a prime example of adopting a circular manufacturing mindset and making the tire-to-tire model real.
Growing global awareness of climate change is driving governments and businesses to adopt more environmentally-friendly manufacturing methods and industrial processes. ELTs play a big part in this vision of a cleaner, greener future.
Contec is at the forefront of this exciting new future with our pioneering rCB recovery processes. Learn about the circular products produced from ELTs.
