Growing markets for scrap tires

Article Abstract:

An increasing number of recycling plants are using scrap tires to produce useful end products for civil engineering and fuel. Three-quarters of all scrap tires produced in 1996 were recycled, according to the Scrap Tire Management Council. Tire-derived fuel is used in a number of manufacturing facilities such as cement kilns and paper mills. Twelve million spare tires are used in the production of ground rubber. The industry has encountered a number of problems but is likely to continue to expand.

Reports, Scrap Tire Management Council

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What's new with ground rubber?

Article Abstract:

Recycled rubber, particularly ground rubber, has seen steadily increasing demand from 1992 to 1996. In 1992, only 120 million pounds were sold in the open market. This has increased to 440 million in 1996. This growth has encouraged more and more players in the market resulting in oversupply and an end to the five-year growth period. While this has been an unfortunate development, it would not put an end to the industry. Perhaps fewer players will help the industry regain its equilibrium.

Marketing, Rubber industry, Rubber, Reclaimed, Recycled rubber

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Niche markets boost ground rubber sales

Article Abstract:

The recycling of rubber from used car tyres is discussed. In a new niche market in southeast US, rubber chips are being used in 90% of septic tanks as leach pads, offering a cheaper, more effective alternative to stone.

United States, Rubber

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