What are the benefits of end-of-life tire (ELT) management?
In addition to helping minimize some of the risks associated with the absence of ELT management, good ELT management delivers a range of sustainability benefits, including:
Economic benefits
- Increased industrial activity (waste collection, tire retreading, tire material and tire-derived fuel (TDF) processing, etc.)
- Improved infrastructure for cities and regions (deposit, collection, transportation, supply chains, energy supply)
- Better allocation of funds destined for ELT management to enable long-term planning (e.g., investment in infrastructure and technology, developing new markets)
Social benefits
- Job creation in ELT-related industries
- The avoidance of exposure of local communities to potential health or environmental impacts linked to the absence of proper ELT management
- Better coordination of stakeholders in the value chain (common collection of data, multi-actor awareness campaigns, coordinated treatment of issues, etc.)
Environmental benefits
- Contribution to the circular economy through a more efficient use of the natural resources associated with tire manufacturing
