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Vol. 35 No. 4 Covering News & Developments in Tire and Rubber Recycling April 2021

Rubberosion’s recycled rubber Renegade Rumble Strip is ready for toughest, high traffic job site. 6,000,000 TONS TRANSPORTED IN 3 YEARS TIRES SHREDDED IN 3 MINUTES

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Research & Development Engineering Manufacturing Parts and Service USTMA Planning Solutions Minded, Forward Focused National Tire Safety Colorado-based Rubberosion (RE) is gearing up for the spring 2021 Week by introducing new and dynamic products.

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers The Renegade Rumble strip Association (USTMA) is launch- is already needed on jobsites ing its yearly consumer tire safety this wet and muddy spring, awareness campaign, National while newly launched 6,000,000 TONS Tire Safety Week, June 28 through CORE rubber mulch can July 4. Based on the theme “Do beautify or spruce up any Your Part, Know Your Roll,” landscape or playground. this year’s events are dedicated to educating motorists about the The Renegade Rumble Strip TRANSPORTED role of proper tire care and main- is a new and inventive ero- tenance in road safety. sion control device that minimizes the amount of Tires are the only part of a vehi- sediment and mud that is IN 3 YEARS cle that touches the road, so we tracked onto a road by a want to let consumers know vehicle from a construction how they can keep them in top site. Practical and sustain- shape and stay safe on the road, able, the Renegade Rumble Workers lay the Renegade Rumble Strip on a new home USTMA President Anne Forristall Strip, unlike other manufac- construction site in Colorado creating an entrance for Luke said. While safety has tured vehicle tracking con- heavy vehicle traffic. always been a priority, the pan- See Solutions page 12... TIRES SHREDDED demic has intensified its impor- tance, she said.

U.S. tire manufacturers recom- Crumb Rubber Tops Kentucky’s 2020 Tire mend drivers check tire pres- IN 3 MINUTES sure monthly, regularly check tire Recycling Market tread depth and have their tires rotated and properly aligned. Despite the onset of the pandemic in Attentive maintenance and peri- 2020, Kentucky’s recycling rate main- odic inspections by a tire pro- tained 2019 levels, while its major tire HIGH-PERFORMANCE TIRE SHREDDERS fessional ensure optimum tire recycling markets increased slightly, Our range of high-torque tire shredders and performance and service life. according to the state’s latest Waste Today’s modern tire is a highly Tire Report. systems are capable of processing automobile, engineered marvel that maxi- mizes safety, performance, han- The statewide recycling rate for tires truck and off-road tires at rates in excess of dling, and durability. was 76.3 percent for 2020 compared 20 tons per hour. to 76.6 percent for 2019, placing Ken- New and advanced technolo- tucky slightly above the 75.8 percent gies like the use of tire sensors to U.S. national average for 2019, re- Caldwell County, KY Elementary’s poured-in-place provide real-time tire monitoring ported by the Washington, D.C.-based playground incorporates tire derived crumb rubber data and the production of fuel- U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association. in its base. Photo Credit: Lisa Evans CONTACT US FOR DETAILS efficient tires that improve vehicle fuel economy and reduce green- The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) supports progress in Kentucky’s shred-tech.com | 1.800.465.3214 house gas emissions offer bene- scrap tire management program using monies from the Waste Tire Trust Fund (WTTF) to fits to consumers’ wallets and the environment. u Kentucky continued on page 14...

Research & Development IN THIS ISSUE: Engineering Solutions Minded...... 3 Carlisle Tyrfil...... 5 TDA Makes Road Useable...... 10 CERUB Certification...... 18 Manufacturing Crumb Rubber Is Top KY Market..3 Recircle Award Winners...... 7 Dinoflex Is HPD Certified...... 16 News Briefs...... 19 Michigan Grants Update...... 4 Tyromer Builds New Plant...... 8 Rubberized Street Work in Bend..17 Calendar...... 19 Parts and Service On The Cover: Hudson, Colorado-based Rubberosion is gearing up for Spring 2021 with new dynamic recycled rubber products. Photo Credit: Rubberosion

Visit us on the Web: www.scraptirenews.com STN April 2021 • 3 Michigan Grant Update The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) recap of FY Editorial and Circulation Office: Publisher/Editor: Recycling Research Institute Mary B. Sikora 2020 Cleanup Grants’ showed that the P.O. Box 4430 [email protected] 76 grants awarded, totaling $1,277,351, positively impacted over 100 communi- Leesburg, VA 20177 Subscription Manager: (571) 258-0500 Helen M. Bedrin ties. Due to COVID-19, many cleanup FAX: (571) 258-0502 [email protected] events were delayed, and 64 grants were extended into FY 2021. The cleanups that Advertising Sales Office: Editorial Assistant: Rachel Clark occurred provided targeted cleanup of P.O. Box 2221 more than 400,000 passenger tire equiv- Merrifield, VA 22116 Advertising Manager: alents, resulting in the reduction or elim- (571) 258-0500 Michael Sikora ination of the threat of mosquito-borne FAX: (571) 258-0502 [email protected] illnesses; reduction in the threat to pub- Production Manager: lic health and the environment and con- Amy D. Heath tinued cleanup of legacy tire piles from Special Projects Manager abandoned dump sites. Sidney Lindner With the weakening of markets, such as Scrap Tire News covers news and developments in the scrap tire and rubber recycling the tire-derived fuel market, the Market industry. Other publications include: The Scrap Tire & Rubber Users Directory and Scrap Tire News Online. Scrap Tire News is published monthly by Recycling Research Institute Development Grants have been a valu- a Virginia firm not affiliated with a trade association or other organization. able tool in expanding scrap tire markets, with funding directed toward equip - Copyright © 2021 Recycling Research Institute, all rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited. ment, research and development, and/ or community paving projects that utilize rubber- modified asphalt. A recap of Production and Design: JASE Design Company the FY 2020 Market Development Grants’ accomplishments includes four market development projects (two grants were not executed due to COVID-19 spending freezes) totaling $1,940,886; an average of $485,221 was awarded. These projects included road construction-related activities, equipment purchases, and activities associated with law enforcement activities at scrap tire sites within the city of Detroit.

In addition to the $2,750,442 that was October 4-7, 2021 • Pittsburgh, PA expended for scrap tire grants ($920,186 for Cleanup Grants and $1,830,256 for Market Development Grants), $1,483,949 Join us at IEC 2021 where connections are made, was expended for the administration and knowledge is shared, new products, new technology operations of the Scrap Tire Regulatory and new ideas are introduced, business is conducted, Program. These staff activities included developed and gained, fun is had, encouragement and 187 site inspections, 179 facility regis - empowerment happen, and the future is embraced. trations reviewed and processed, com- pliance and enforcement activities, and industry engagement. Components include: Brought to you by: Expo • 200th Technical Meeting • Educational Symposium • It should be noted that two additional Women’s Session • Student Symposium • Career Fair • Fund withdrawals were completed dur- 5K Walk/Run • Science & Technology Awards Banquet • ing FY 2020. These included a one-time Awards Breakfast • Networking Opportunities $4 million allocation to fill EGLE budget- ary shortfalls due to COVID-19 and a $3 Interested in exhibiting or attending? Visit rubberiec.org. million supplemental directed toward a scrap tire project at LaFarge/Holcim (US) Inc. in Alpena, Michigan. u

4 • STN April 2021 Visit us on the Web: www.scraptirenews.com Carlisle Tyrfil Introduces Auto-GenII Pump Next generation technology can grind rubber crumb and PU grind with faster grind speeds and minimal clean-up time Field-proven for more than a Additional specification and benefits of the new technology decade, Carlisle Tyrfil’s Tyr- include improved pumping speed and crumb / liquid ratios; Fil Recycling Technology’s remote access options; private, password protected webpage computer systems accurately access to data logs, as well as operator prompts and fill-sens- meter and mix controlled ing capabilities. amounts of virgin liquid tire fill and granulated tire fill to Additionally, the machine will monitor the grinder motor a homogenous TyrFil mixture amperage to reverse the motor in case of grinder jams. It that fills the tire the same as also monitors the amperage of all drives, allowing for com- virgin liquid tire fill. parison to expected values for potential faults and diagnos- tics throughout the system. Finally, the AutoFil-GenII pump Recently, the Carlisle, PA-based company introduced the monitors the virgin and recycled material ratio and will “self- new patented AutoFil-GenII pump which can mix virgin tire adjust” if the range becomes +/- 3%, to ensure greater accu- fill with rubber crumb, PU grind, or both rubber crumb/PU racy and cost control. grind, while delivering enhanced pump and grind speeds and significantly reduced clean-up time. The AutoFil-GenII also “The TyrFil Recycling Technology has proven that innova- offers heightened visual interface through a monitor with an tion and sustainability can coexist and become a competitive improved HMI touchscreen capability that facilitates operation advantage,” Pearson said. and helps to streamline efficiencies for users. Carlisle’s advanced recycling technology is just one part This newest addition is in keeping with Carlisle’s corpo- of the company’s broader eco-support platform, which rate commitment to sustainable manufacturing practices also includes the One Tote, One Tree initiative. TyrFil has within the tire technology and Off-the-Road (OTR) equip- teamed with American Forests and its dealer, distributor, ment industries, Carlisle TyrFil Vice President of Global and OEM network to plant a new tree for every tote of Sales, Matt Pearson said. product purchased by customers. u

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Visit us on the Web: www.scraptirenews.com STN April 2021 • 5 Rubber Recycling reTyre Updates Zip-on Bicycle Tire System NEWS Third generation product is tighter and rides smoother Schroom Steppers reTyre, a bicycle tire sys - Just in time for tem that lets spring these color- users zip on ful, whimsical and new treads safe recycled rubber in just sec- stepping stones and onds, consists stools are delighting of a pair of children and par- smooth base ents as playgrounds tires that stay and schools reopen on the bike A popular play - at all times, ground accessory along with for preschoolers, interchange- Shroom Steppers, able treads are designed and ( skins) that manufactured by Georgia-based Rub- can be zip - ber Designs using pered onto or recycled rubber. off those tires The colorful Sch - as needed. room top is made from EPDM granu- reTyre is a lated rubber while brand of Nor- the base and bot - way- based Technium AS which was started in 2015 toms use recycled when the first prototype with a fastening mechanism tire buffings, which was developed. After two years of thorough develop - makes them dura- ment and testing, a patent was granted, and the alpha ble to last the length version of the zipper bicycle tire was launched. of its warranty and allows them to be played on under almost any weather Today, reTyre is selling the 3rd generation of products, condition. which includes perfected zip-on technology with one of a kind stainless steel zippers; new skin technology The rubber material used is comfortable to sit on, dries for ultra-thin and durable skins; improved rubber com - quickly when wet, is highly resistant to weathering, does pounds that have gone through extensive user testing not splinter, is soft, and therefore, safe, the company said. in different harsh environments.

Rubber Designs Shroom Steppers are easy and inexpen- The system allows users to revive the tread on their sive to install making them a great choice for any play bike involving a set of rubber ‘skins’ that can be zip - area. They blend into the natural environment and add to pered on over top of the tires. the interchangeable nature-inspired playground themes. These Shroom Step- treads can be installed or removed within seconds, pers make perfect (and safe) playground seats or stepping and sit firmly attached even at high speeds or sharp blocks that help expand young minds creativity and imag- cornering. ination, and provide ways to improve balance. reTyre currently offers four detachable skins. The two Rubber Designs Shroom Steppers are available in different off-road options, gravel chaser and trail rider are the heights and can be configured in a number of ways, allow- perfect match to Norway’s magnificent biking trails ing creation of social playing areas for all age groups or a during the summer, and their studded winter options, place to picnic, and can provide accessible seating options ice racer and winter traveler can significantly increase for children and families of all abilities. They create a visu- the number of days cyclists enjoy their electric bikes ally appealing, realistic look for educational and imagina- during late autumn, winter and early spring when tem - u tive play opportunities on the trail or playground. peratures are unstable, the company said. u

6 • STN April 2021 Visit us on the Web: www.scraptirenews.com Winners Announced For Recircle Awards 2021 Two U.S. firms among inaugural award recipients. Winners hail from five different continents.

UK and Spain-based Valebridge Media Services (VMS), Time Achievement Award recipients were selected by a vot- named the winners of the first-ever Recircle Awards 2021, ing committee managed by the respective editors of Retread- during a March 15 virtual ceremony. These inaugural indus- ing Business and Tyre & Rubber Recycling. try awards recognize sustainable innovation, production processes, management and services within the tire retreading Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Tyre and recycling sectors. Retreading Sector was Hans-Jürgen Drechsler, the former Technical Director of BIPAVER. The equivalent award for the ECO Green Equipment, a Salt lake city, Utah-based tire recy- Tyre Recycling Sector was awarded to Valerie Shulman, Gen- cling equipment manufacturer won the Best Tyre Recycling eral Secretary of European Tyre Recycling Association.. Industry Supplier Award, while TRC Technical Rubber Com- pany, Johnstown, Ohio received the Tyre Repair Award. “We would like to offer our heartfelt congratulations to all our winners and nominees,” David Wilson said. “We were particu- In total, over 9,000 votes were cast across the 18 awards cat- larly pleased to note that the twenty award winners hail from egories that were open to the public vote, with significant five different continents, thereby emphasizing and validating engagement in the voting process being received from all cor- the global nature of the Recircle Awards. The excellence of all ners of the globe. our award nominees illustrates the vital and significant way in which the tire retreading and recycling industries contrib- David Wilson, Managing Director of Valebridge Media Ser- ute to the Circular Economy.” vices, said the organizers were pleased to see such a high level of international participation in the first edition of the -Recir Wilson also recognized the main sponsors of the event for their cle Awards, and thank everyone who participated for “help- contributions. These included Autopromotec, Marangoni, Kal ing make the project into a such a globally inclusive event.” Tire, Kraiburg, Tech, Salvadori and Vipal.

VMS also presented the winners of two Lifetime Achievement “We look forward to engaging with the market once again Awards for the tire retreading and tire recycling industries later this year, when we launch the Second Edition of the respectively. Recognized for leadership in their sector, the Life- annual Recircle Awards for 2022,” Wilson said. u

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Visit us on the Web: www.scraptirenews.com STN April 2021 • 7 Pyrum Researching Hydrogen Tyromer Builds Pilot Plant In Extraction From Pyrolysis Gas The Netherlands Pyrum Innovations AG, a pioneering company that sustainably recycles end-of-life tires (ELTs) using patented pyrolysis technology, will become a partner in the "Future Campus Hydrogen" of Germany’s Saarlouis district. The Future Campus Hydrogen is being developed as a model technology park where training, research, teaching and production can be around innovative hydrogen technologies in one location.

As a partner company of the Future Hydogen Campus, Pyrum plans to sustainably recycle waste tires and extract new raw materials such as oil, gas, and hydrogen. Tyromer’s Waterloo, Canada devulcanization plant Pyrum will supply the Kreisverkehrsbetriebe Saarlouis GmbH (KVS GmbH) with the hydrogen it produces. KVS GmbH, the public transport company of the Saarlouis dis- Canada-based Tyromer is building a pilot factory in Arn- trict, plans to convert its bus fleet to hydrogen propulsion hem to bring its circular rubber products to the Euro- in the future. pean market. Founded at Canada’s University of Water- loo, Tyromer uses devulcanization technology to process In addition to its pyrolysis oil, which customers such scrap tire rubber. as BASF use to produce new plastics, and recovered carbon black (rCB), which Pyrum sells to tire manufac - The production process requires fewer natural rubbers turers, the company’s hydrogen extraction work could and fossil fuels. It also saves an additional 94 percent of yield a third valuable raw material, Pyrum CEO, Pas - energy compared to making “virgin” rubber. In addition, cal Klein said. “We are confident that we will be able to Tyromer’s process occurs without chemicals or residual complete the tests this year and start production of the waste. hydrogen in 2022 at the latest,” he said. u To further advance the technology, Tyromer is building a pilot plant at Kleefse Waard Industrial Park (IPKW) in Arnhem, the Netherlands where it will fine-tune and exhibit its recycling technology, Jos van Son, managing director of Tyromer Europe, said. The new Dutch facility will serve as a demonstration and technology showcase for prospective buyers and licensees of Tyromer’s devulcanization technology, van Son said.

“We are going to collaborate with the University of We Rent Twente and Windesheim University of Applied Sciences, which specialize in polymers and rubbers,” van Son said. Shredders Expected to start up in the summer of 2021, the new factory will have the capability to convert recycled rubber from car tires and industrial rubber waste into new rubber. The company will collaborate on R&D with two 414-353-1002 Dutch universities to innovate new ways of recycling var- www.bca-industries.com ious rubber sources, thus advancing the Netherlands’ circular ecosystem. [email protected] Tyromer worked closely with the Invest in Holland Net- work to find a location in the Netherlands. Also, because of the project’s contribution to the circular economy and its reduction of CO2, Tyromer applied for and was awarded a Demonstration Energy Innovation (DEI+) sub- sidy from the Dutch government. u

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When a new highway came through Minnesota’s Kros - of corduroy road construction. TDA, when installed chel Township, more than 40 years ago, its main road correctly, bridges over the weak saturated organic 370th Avenue, built in 1908 connecting Finlayson, MN material without differential settlement. “Also,” town - to Highway 65, suddenly became a minimum-mainte - ship official Marvin Rostberg, Kroschel said, “TDA’s nance road. water draining properties ensure both a stable, long- lasting subgrade and road surface.”

Over the years the 1.5 mile stretch of 370th Avenue, was downgraded to a minimum-maintenance road, barely passable with off-road equipment. Over time, sections of the road were worked on mak - ing it more usable as a trail, for walking and all-ter - rain vehicle use. Even then, and despite the subsequent regrowth of vegetation, the weak road subgrade continued to cause problems at the surface, making the road barely passable even for off-road equipment.

TDA being placed to make 370th Avenue more sustainable year-round. Another long-term benefit for Kroschel Township’s 370th Avenue, is that TDA is a hydrophobic aggre - gate, meaning it has very low water absorption and is free draining, and when used on a properly designed road, it will eliminate road damage caused by seasonal frost heaving.

TDA does not hold moisture nor lose its physical and geo-mechanical property when in contact with water, according to TDA Mfg., a Minnesota-based TDA devel- TDA is made from processed shredded tires, and its properties are oper and producer. ideal for stormwater management systems, roads, retaining wall support, and many other civil engineering projects. TDA’s excellent drainage is just one of ten demon- In January of 2021, after a long permit approval pro - strated engineering, environmental and performance cess, Township officials decided to use tire derived properties that are driving the selection of tire-derived- aggregate (TDA), a new road subgrade material that aggregate as the material of choice in a myriad of civil created a rubberized corduroy-like underlayment to engineering applications from road and building con- replace the log corduroy. A corduroy or log road is an struction to stormwater management and erosion con - early type road built of logs laid side by side trans - trol. TDA Mfg.’s Monte Niemi said. versely and typically used in low or swampy places to allow passage across swampy muddy ground. For Kroschel Township, the new TDA subgrade has brought 370th Avenue back to life and should allow it Kroschel Township officials liked TDA because of its to be fully restored to a year-round, easy-to-maintain snowshoe effect over the soft organic soil, reminiscent road in the near future. u

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WHY SETTLE FOR LESS? Call us today! 716 731 4900 www.eldan-recycling.us Solutions continued from 3... trol devices, is designed to allow each individual strip to The Renegade Rumble Strip can handle light weight vehi- be replaced or repaired. The ability to repair and extend cles up to heavy equipment and is a temporary to semi- the life this product makes it extremely economical and permanent BMP. The Renegade is very robust for use on because it is modular and mobile, with the capability to heavy traffic job sites and because it is also repairable if add strips together length wise or width wise, the Rum- a component is damaged, it is highly reusable. ble Strip is adaptable to any job site, Rubberosion Presi- dent Rick Welle said. The recycled rubber strips act as an agitator in both products. Also, the flexibility and durability of the recycled rubber strips give the EVT mat and the rumble strip significant performance advantages in the field, Welle said.

The Renegade Rumble Strip and the Eco Vehi- cle Tracking mat have received approval from the Colorado Department of Transportation (C-DOT). Currently, another Rubbersion product, the Sedi-mat, is in field review with C-DOT seeking an APL (Allowance Parts List) number and specification. Rubberosion has also received approval for the use of their products at Denver International Airport, and Ronald Reagan Inter- national Airport in Washington D.C.

Rubberosion has worked very hard over the last eight years in developing quality products made from recycled tire material that service the erosion control and stormwater industry. It has not been an easy road. Getting a new product, espe- cially one that uses recycled materials, accepted by the marketplace, is a long, tedious, expensive and hurdle-filled process,” Welle said. “Each potential customer, whether a public agency or industry contractor, requires your product to be tested and/or trial demonstrated, have certain approvals, third part certifications or more, ” he said.

Erosion control devices made from recycled tires were definitely outside the box of think- ing for this industry. It took RE a few years to breakdown reluctance in the erosion control and stormwater industry to use tire derived BMP’s. Starting with its flagship product Rubber Wat- tles, Rubberosion has sought the approvals The new Hercules Recycled Rubber Eco Block provides temporary or needed for each product and each end use mar- permanent curbing on building sites or finished jobs. ket while promoting the adoption of tire rubber derived BMPs. The Renegade Rumble strip compliments another RE vehicle tracking control device—the Eco Vehicle Tracking Among the new products set to launch this Spring, Rub- (EVT) Mat— which incorporates recycled rubber compo- berosion has been working with another environmen - nents. Both products serve the same purpose to minimize tal BMP company in developing the Hercules Eco Block. mud tracking but each product offers a different price The Hercules Eco Block recently completed 18 months of point and job site applicability. field testing and pilot projects and will be in commercial production early this summer, Welle said. It gained local The Eco Vehicle tracking pad is for light weight to medium approvals quickly. Based on its high performance level, the duty vehicles and equipment and is a cost effective tem- City of Aurora, Colorado, has approved use of the Hercu- porary BMP (Best Management Practice) with an approx- les Eco Block in city projects, he said. imate lifespan of 6-9 months. In the home build market that means the Eco Vehicle tracking pad can be used on “Tire rubber derived BMP’s have great value in water 2-3 home builds, Welle said. quality control applications, however, more outreach and

12 • STN April 2021 Visit us on the Web: www.scraptirenews.com education is needed to eliminate past negativity and mis- Rubberosion is also proud to introduce CORE rubber land- information about tire derived material,” Welle said. scape mulch and playground material to the marketplace. “ CORE rubber mulch is a nice addition to the suite of As tire derived products have gained approvals they have Rubberosion products and is compatible with our work in also gained the support of local and national construction erosion control, drainage and stormwater management,” and infrastructure supply companies. With specifications Welle said. The company recently completed the addition of a paint plant to its Hudson, Colorado rubber products manufacturing facility to accommodate the CORE rubber mulch line.

Over the past two years, Rubberos- ion has been building out its manufacturing and production capabilities at the Hudson plant with the addition of molds and a press for both of the vehicle tracking products. TRC/Salva- dori was a key part - ner in devel- The Eco Vehicle Mat, designed for use on light-to- medium oping, engi- traffic sites, contains recycled rubber strips which act as neering and agitators loosening mud, dirt and other sediment from vehicle installing the Rubberosion’s Herucles Eco Block can be used and equipment tires. molds and for perimeter control or material separation the press, and was recently approved for use at airports Welles said. in Denver and Washington, D.C. “Rubberos- ion and Salvadori were able to work together during the unusual circumstances presented by the COVID 19 pandemic, which limited travel and the amount of people we could work around,” Welle said. Together, we were able to complete an entire design, build, installation, and com- mence commercial production all via virtual conferencing with teams in Italy, Ohio, and Colorado, he said.

In 2020, Rubberosion was awarded the Closed Loop Economy and Market Development Grant by the Recy- cling Resources & Economic Opportunity group, a market development entity within the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. This grant allowed Rub- bErosion to grow by installing and operating a custom col- Rubberosion is launching its newest product line, CORE oring plant and a hydraulic molding press. It also allowed Rubber Mulch this Spring Rubberosion to concentrate on approvals and specifications for the product suite. These approvals have led to and approvals these products can be sold and distributed market development, job creation, and consumption of through the traditional channels of construction goods. For more waste tires, all within a closed loop network. “Pro- Rubberosion, the support of distribution partners has been grams like this have a monetary value, however, to a huge as the presence of its products and the sales network small business or a start up these grants are priceless,” that promotes our products grows, Welle said. Welle said. u

Visit us on the Web: www.scraptirenews.com STN April 2021 • 13 Kentucky continued from 3... fund market-based grants, end-user incentives and cleanup economic conditions in 2020, and is expected to remain strong and enforcement initiatives. in 2021. In addition, Cemex has continued to use TDF steadily.

The WTTF is funded by the $2.00 per tire charged on the sale A potential problem for tire processors is the maturation of of new tires in the state. The fee was raised from $1.00 to $2.00 national TDF markets, reflecting a general downturn in U.S. by the Kentucky General Assembly in 2018 but the additional manufacturing, and reduction in coal usage. Unlike many funding may not all go to the waste tire program the report states, Kentucky’s TDF market remains robust and has ongo- said. ing potential to continue as a major use of waste tires for the Commonwealth. However, use of all solid fuels, including For the first time, ground rubber became Kentucky’s largest coal and TDF, is expected to decline. Continuing efforts to market in 2020 at 36.1 percent, significantly above the national further diversify markets are critical to maintaining a high rate average of 24.4 percent, for a range of applications including of tire recycling in Kentucky, the report said. landscape mulch, playground cushioning, and synthetic turf infill. During 2020, the EEC provided monies directly to counties for the removal of waste tires, and for remediation of tire dump Production of ground rubber and mulch from Kentucky tires sites. The EEC originally scheduled WTCEs in the spring of increased from an essentially nonexistent product in 1998 to 2.16 million PTEs in 2020. 2020, however, the COVID pandemic caused EEC to postpone most of the spring events until the fall. After developing a Ground tire rub- specialized COVID ber used in rubber safety protocol, all modified asphalt 2020 events were pavements contin- completed on a ued to emerge as an revised schedule in important market late summer and in the state in 2020. fall. These events The EEC promotes garnered a total this type of asphalt of 798,480 PTEs at as an additional an overall cost of option to increase $1,394,545.32. scrap tire recycling and began offering In addition to its rubber modified as- structured grants phalt ( RMA) grants and programs, the in 2016. EEC also funds the cleanup of illegal tire Since then, the WTTF has funded 27 different road projects dump sites in specific cases where a responsible party is either reimbursing $2,229,029 to counties for RMA paving. In 2020, unknown or incapable of paying for cleanup. $482,749 reimbursed six grant projects, using approximately 3,100 tires. This grant is expected to continue in 2021, and In 2020, the EEC spent $16,558.17 to clean up 6,640 PTEs col- could possibly be expanded to include additional pavement lected from a tire dump site and provided direct grants to processes, the report said. counties totaling $457,010 that were used to recycle or dispose of 266,912 PTEs. All RMA projects in the state underwent testing in 2020 and met existing Kentucky Transportation Cabinet standard specifications. These tests, which compared RMA surfaces Kentuckians generated 53,900 tons (5.39 million PTEs) of waste to conventional asphalt surfaces of similar area, included tires in calendar year 2020. The state and counties handled 14.9 compaction density, asphalt content, voids, rutting, and per- percent of the PTEs generated. The private sector handled the formance grade. remaining 85.1 percent of waste tires, according to the report.

Tire-derived-fuel (TDF) has been and continues today as one While Kentucky has developed diverse markets for TDF and of the largest scrap tire markets in Kentucky. Total TDF usage ground rubber products, representing approximately 58 per- in Kentucky rebounded in 2020 and remained strong com- cent of Kentucky’s waste tire generation, developing civil en- pared to many other regions of the country. gineering markets for shredded tires in highway construction, foundation backfill and similar projects could further enhance In 2020, TDF users in Kentucky consumed about 3.7 million the diversity of Kentucky’s markets, the report said. PTEs. In addition, the report identifies Kentucky’s growing automo- Among the drivers, East Kentucky Power Cooperative in- tive manufacturing sector as a potential opportunity for using creased its consumption as a result of improved operating and tire derived materials in the production of automotive parts. u 14 • STN April 2021 Visit us on the Web: www.scraptirenews.com

Outdoor Pants Made Using Dinoflex Achieves Verified Recycled Tire Material Health Product Declarations For Recycled Rubber Flooring Polyamides based on chemically recycled tires form the basis for robust outdoor pants British Columbia-based Dinoflex recently received third party verification of its health product declara - Outdoor tions (HPDs) making it the first recycled rubber floor - apparel ing manufacturer to have their HPDs third-party ver - company ified. VAUDE and chem - Verified ical cata - by SCS lyst man - Global ufacturer Services, BASF have an inter- partnered national to develop specialist a clothing in sustain- line starting ability cer- with recy - tifications, cled trousers made from tire derived rubber material. the HPDs The new line, which will be available in stores starting cover March 2022, not only stands out for its timeless design, robust material and simple repairability – the pants are Dinoflex also sustainable, with chemically recycled scrap tires recycled used as a raw material, the companies said. rubber flooring BASF Ultramid® Ccycled™ is an innovative polyamide collections 6 that can be used to manufacture high-quality textiles. including “During production, we save fossil-based raw materi - Dinoflex certified recycled rubber flooring its Evo- als while also offering our customers a reduced car - withstands both high volume airport foot lution, bon footprint,” Christoph Gahn, Vice President Busi - traffic and baggage. ness Management Polyamides at BASF said. Sport Mat, Nature's Collection, Vulca-No!, Walk Soft, Next Step, BASF feeds pyrolysis oil from end-of-life tires into its Stride, PlayTiles, and NuVista product lines, Dinoflex production Verbund in Ludwigshafen, Germany, par - Group CEO Mark Brunz said. tially replacing fossil resources. The share of recycled raw material is assigned to certain products manufac- "A common misconception of recycled rubber floor - tured in the Verbund using a certified mass balance ing is that it does not allow the AEC (Architecture approach. Products with Ccycled ™ in their name have Engineering Construction) community to achieve their exactly the same properties as the equivalents made goals of creating healthy living and working spaces from fossil raw materials, allowing customers to pro- for the people that occupy them,” Brunz said. Along cess them in the same manner and use them in con- with its Floor Score® Certification for indoor air qual - ventional manufacturing processes. Ultramid® Ccy - ity, EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certifi- cled™ can also be used in applications with high qual - cation and now successfully achieving HPD certifica- ity and performance requirements, such as in the tex - tion, Dinoflex is breaking down those barriers and pro - tile industry. viding viable, preferable options for the design com - munity. At Vaude, the company is pioneering its efforts in building up a circular economy for its functional cloth - In addition, the company maintains and continues to ing. “Our goal is to make a measurable contribution add sustainable manufacturing practices throughout for the environment. This clearly includes reducing the its production process. Dinoflex products also qual - amount of primary fossil resources used, as well as cut- ify for LEED credits. ting down on the CO2 emitted when making our prod - ucts. By using Ultramid® Ccycled™, we can reduce the “This new HPD certification validates our approach as carbon footprint by more than half,” Rene Bethmann, we continue our innovative method to recycled rubber u Innovation Manager at Vaude said. flooring," Buntz said. u 16 • STN April 2021 Visit us on the Web: www.scraptirenews.com Street Work In Bend, Oregon Federal Funding Initiative Includes Includes Recycled Rubber Tire Recycling-Related Projects Rubberized chip seal to be tried in some The REMADE (Reducing Embodied-Energy and Decreasing Emissions) Institute on March 1 announced 24 projects that neighborhoods will receive $43 million. The city of Bend, Oregon is preparing to do about $2.8 million worth of street preservation work this summer that will REMADE, funded partially through the U.S. Department improve about 74.5 lane miles in Bend. The work includes of Energy, focuses on developing technologies that reduce inlay/overlay, chip seal, a new rubberized chip seal and energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions in manufac- slurry seal treatments. turing by improving recycling, remanufacturing and reuse.

The city said its “Keep Good Roads Good” philosophy This is REMADE’s fourth round of funding. The initiative means they maintain and preserve streets with the most has funded more than 60 projects overall. cost-effective treatment for the road condition — the right treatment at the right time. Several tire recycling-related recycling companies and industry associations involved in research projects are among the “The city is continually trying new tools to find the most latest projects to receive funding. They are: effective and efficient treatments. This year we’re trying a new durable pavement road treatment that uses recycled “Efficient Purification and Reuse of Carbon Black- Recov scrap tire material,” Transportation & Mobility Director ered from End-of-Life Tires,” a project of the University of David Abbas said. Utah, Idaho National Laboratory and OTR Wheel Engineer- ing/Green Carbon. The city will treat about 14 lane miles of residential roads just west of Pilot Butte with the rubberized chip seal, recy- “Development of Instruments and Techniques That Can cling about 3,600 tires in the process. Depending on the rub- Assess Tire Life and Increase Re-Manufacturing of Commer- berized pavements performance, city transportation officials cial Vehicle Tires,” a project of Michelin North America and u may expand its use to busier streets in future years.” u Northwestern University.

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CERUB® is the first inter- The Leicestershire County Council located in the Eng - national industry-led sus- lish Midlands, said resurfacing work on two if the tainability system for tire County’s bypasses is nearly complete and has been recycling and material done with minimal disruption to motorists. recovery. The resurfacing project represents the largest use of Established in 2019, rubber-asphalt to date in the Midlands region, county CERUB® is jointly man- officials said. aged by four producer responsibility organizations in Sweden, Finland, Norway and the Netherlands. About 4,800 tons of a new rubber-modified asphalt that It brings together tire manufacturers, tire recycling compa- combines end-of-life tires with warm-mix asphalt tech - nies, producer responsibility organizations, material retail- nology, was used delivering a significantly reduced ers, recycled materials-based product and service provid- carbon footprint, the County Council said. ers. Leicestershire County Council was awarded £5 mil - The purpose of CERUB® is to enhance the reuse of tire lion from the Local Highways Maintenance Challenge materials and ensure that the entire recycling chain lives Fund, allocated by the Department of Transport, to up to the highest standards in terms of environment and carry out the works on a key part of the network which health. includes resurfacing and strengthening sections of the carriageway at the end of their life cycles. The organization accomplishes its purpose through third party certification programs and product labels for sus- The Council was supported in its bid by the team at tainable tire material. Tarmac, a UK-based asphalt paving company, who pro - vided detailed information on the sustainability ben - The CERUB® certification for Sustainability Recycled Tire efits of using warm-mix and rubber-modified asphalt Rubber accesses and certifies tire recycling companies’ sus- technology. tainability practices in collecting, sorting, processing and distribution of end-of-life tire derived tire rubber. ‘It's fantastic to see Leicestershire County Council embracing the many benefits of these new asphalt tech - The End-Use Specific Certification guarantees the tire- nologies and become the first authority to use the new derived material has been produced using responsible material for a project of this scale,’ Brian Kent, national processes, transparent material flows and production technical director at Tarmac, said. chain and the material is safe to use for the intended end- use application. In comparison to conventional hot-mix asphalt, the use of the warm-mix technology has delivered a saving of The Chain of Custody creates an information link between more than 14 tons of CO2 in total. the recycled material and the end products in which the materials are used. It guarantees that a product contains “Using recycled and carbon-friendly components tire material that meets CERUB® Safety parameters and for our road improvements emphasizes our commit- assures full traceability in the custody chain from tire collection to end product. ment to improving the environment,” Trevor Pendle - ton, Leicestershire County Council cabinet member for CERUB® Labels assure CERUB certified sustainable mate- highways and transport, said. rial sources, full traceability of the tire material in the spec- ified use or products. Tarmac’s rubber-modified asphalt incorporates the rubber of up to 500 waste stream tires in every kilo - Materials that can be certified through the CERUB system meter of highway surfaced, depending on the thick - include whole tires, tire shreds, granulates and powder to ness of the road. be used directly in end-use applications or to be used in a compound or mix with other materials, the company said. The initiative is part of Tarmac’s commitment to the circular economy, with the business recycling about 8 CERUB was recently recognized as a finalist in the Busi- million tons of waste from other industries every year. ness Innovation category in the Business Innovation cat- It also builds on the company’s reuse of waste tires to egory in the 2020 Recircle Awards tire recycling and tire power its cement kilns and its commitment as a net retreading sector. u user of waste. u

18 • STN April 2021 Visit us on the Web: www.scraptirenews.com STN News Briefs STN Calendar April … Michelin has again earned top customer satisfaction scores in the annual J.D. Power Awards. For 2021, drivers 20-22 & 27-29 gave Michelin the highest ratings in original equipment ISRI Convention & Exposition 2021. tire customer satisfaction for luxury, performance sport, Fully Virtual Format. Contact: www.isri.org passenger car and truck/utility vehicles. With these hon- 26-27 Waste Expo, Las Vegas, NV. ors, Michelin has won 97 total J.D. Power Awards, more Contact: Liz Bothwell Tel: 203-358-4252 than any other tire manufacturer. The 2021 U.S. OE Tire Email: [email protected] Customer Satisfaction Study was based on responses 27-29 Clemson Global Tire Industry, Hilton Head, SC from more than 28,000 vehicle owners of 2018 and 2019 Email: [email protected] model year vehicles. Satisfaction was examined in four areas: tire wear, tire ride, tire appearance and tire trac- May tion/handling. 18-20 Tire Cologne Trade Fair & Conference, Cologne, ...Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'s use of soybean oil as Germany New this year: hybrid of presence trade fair and a tire raw material component is growing. The company TTC@home Contact: +49 1806 121 000 recently announced a new soybean oil procurement pol- Email: [email protected] icy under which it is increasing the use of "sustainable materials in its products." Its use of soybean oil increased June 73% last year versus 2019 levels. The first Goodyear tire to contain soybean oil was the Goodyear Assurance 1-3 Rubber In Automotive Virtual Conference. WeatherReady passenger tire in 2017. Three additional Contact: www.rubbernews.com Goodyear brand passenger tires also use the component. 1-4 Movin'On Summitt - Phygital: Montreal, Paris, Singapore. Contact: www.movinonconnect.com … Environmental Waste International (EWI) entered into an agreement with Torreco, a private Ontario cor- 9 ASTM Committee Week, Toronto, Canada poration to invest $7M to convert EWS's pilot plant in D36 Recovered Carbon Black (rCB) Sault Ste Marie, Ontario into company's first commercial Contact: www.astm.org/meetings scale recycling plant. It will use EWS's patented micro- 9 Overview of the 2020 California Waste Tire Market wave technology. EWS will retain a 30 percent owner- Report Webinar 9:30-11:30 a.m. PDT ship interest in the plant and receive a royalty in perpe- Contact: [email protected] tuity on the revenue generated from the sale of commod- 28-30 Waste Expo, Las Vegas, NV ities produced from its tire recycling process. Torreco Contact: www.wasteexpo.com has made an initial share purchase in Ellsin of $400,000 29 The Future of Tires and Tire Recycling and has committed to invest an additional $6.6M over Webinar: 9:00 -11:00 PST the next five months. Contact: Tomi Amundseh Email: [email protected]

...Twenty-five UK industry associations and downstream August user groups have united in a proposal to UK ministers that demands the government drop its requirement for 19 California New Tire-Derived Product Showcase duplicate data sets of all chemicals under UK REACH Webinar 9:00-11:00 PST and adopt a new approach that prioritizes substances of Contact: Tomi Amundseh Email: [email protected] most concern. October … Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. (SRI), has developed Sensing Core Technology for detecting tire wear levels. The technology uses tires as its sensors to detect 4-7 International Elastomer Conference, Pittrsburgh, PA various conditions related to tires and the road, requires Contact: www.rubberiec.org no additional tire installation and is completely mainte- 6 Retreading Industry Benefits, Trends, Opportunities nance-free, the company said. Webinar 9:00-11:00 PST Contact: Tomi Amundseh Email: [email protected] …Earthship Biotecture will hold two online Earthship Academy sessions. Session 1 runs April 5-28 and Ses- November sion 2 is June 7-July 2. The Academy offers core classes in Earthship Design Principles, Labs, Hands-On Field 2-5 Global Tire Expo Las Vegas, NV Study and methodology. www.earthship biotecture.com Contact: LaKisha Pindell Email: [email protected]

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