The number of vehicles is growing worldwide and as a result the number of tyres is increasing too. Hundreds of millions of tyres are discarded each year. Their disposal represents a major global problem. There are serious hazards associated with stockpiling used tyres, such as uncontrollable fires. There is also the problem of illegal dumping, which results in pollutants and promotes growth of pests and insects. And burning tyres leads to the emission of harmful compounds. Recycling tyres has been […]
End-of-life tyres scheme in place
Repak has established a new tyre-compliance scheme, following a decision by the Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly, to replace the existing TRACS. As reported by Michael Moroney, farmers are now facing a mandatory tyre recycling fee of up to €20 per tractor tyre. Repak, a not-for-profit packaging recycling scheme, established Repak End of Life Tyres (ELT) to operate the new waste tyre compliance scheme. ELT scheme facts: Repak ELT will operate new ELT Producer Responsibility Initiative (PRI). Repak ELT […]
