The UK reprocessed 479,000 tonnes of waste tyre materials in 2009, according to the European Tyre & Rubber Manufacturers’ Association (ETRMA), only Germany, which has approximately 30% more vehicles than the UK, recycled more tyres in 2009 with 571,000 tonnes. A combination of successful partnerships, participation and proactive involvement from many organisations across the tyre … Read more
Global Clean Energy Inc. (GCE) is a Humble, Texas- based waste-to-energy company that focuses on technologies to convert waste into high value energy, a process the company refers to as Reforming Environmental Salvage into Clean Usable Energy (RESCUE). GCE is focused on the North American market in the end-of-life plastic, tires and metal recovery. The … Read more
A waste tyre is not only a significant pollutant through burning as a form of heat to a poor household, but also sends various deadly chemicals into the air. The background to this world first plan stems from the negative impact that waste tyres have within local communities. Annually there are approximately 10 million waste … Read more
At home, at work, at the grocery store — plastic sneaks into our lives in countless ways. The ubiquitous material is undeniably convenient, but using it in such large quantities comes at a great cost to our environment. Unfortunately, Americans generate about 10.5 million tons of plastic waste a year. Since only 1 to 2 … Read more
PITTSBURGH—Liberty Tire Recycling Holdco L.L.C. and its subsidiaries completed a financial restructuring on March 5. The Pittsburgh-based company said the action “de-levered” its balance sheet and facilitated the infusion of new capital into the tire recycler. “With its new capital structure, Liberty Tire has a strong balance sheet and the flexibility and liquidity to continue … Read more