End-of-life Tire (ELT) Management Hierarchy in the Tire Life Cycle

The tire industry strives to promote sustainability through better management of end-of-life tires (ELTs). To improve the material flow from ELTs, with a focus on their role within the circular economy, TIP has developed two new frameworks: the End-of-life Tire (ELT) Management Hierarchy and the Tire Recycling Ecosystem.

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End-of-life Tire (ELT) Management Hierarchy in the Tire Life Cycle

The ELT Management Hierarchy prioritizes actions such as prevention, minimization, recycling, and energy recovery to optimize tire lifecycle management and enhance circular material flows. The Tire Recycling Ecosystem visually maps the movement of ELTs through various treatment processes, highlighting a preference for those best suited for material recovery and energy generation.

By adopting these tools and principles, stakeholders can significantly contribute to a circular economy, promoting sustainability and resource efficiency in the global tire industry.

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Tire Recycling Ecosystem

End-of-life Tire (ELT) Treatment Processes and Related Material and Energy Flows

*Residues can be used as a raw material, for example in civil engineering applications, or can be disposed of in a landfill.

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