What is Tyreflow All About?
Tyreflow is reinventing how tire waste is managed, not just in North America but around the globe. This US-based company has developed a vertically integrated waste-to-value solution specifically for the scrap tire industry. By teaming up with key strategic partners and leveraging proprietary conversion technologies, Tyreflow is changing the game on tire waste management. Their innovative approach transforms end-of-life tires into highly engineered, high-value materials that multiple industries can use. It’s a bold move to tackle a massive pollution problem with smart, scalable technology designed for a big impact.
The Main Benefit: Turning Waste Into Value
Here’s the deal — Tyreflow’s technology doesn’t just recycle tires; it upcycles them. That means turning scrap rubber into materials that perform just as well, if not better, than virgin alternatives. Some key figures and facts to keep in mind:
- Approximately 300 million scrap tires are generated annually in North America alone.
- Globally, that number jumps to a staggering 1.6 billion scrap tires each year.
- More than 75% of these tires end up burned as fuel, landfilled, or illegally dumped.
- Tyreflow’s process produces materials that don’t force a trade-off between sustainability and performance.
- Their products can replace virgin materials, reducing the need for mining, manufacturing, or harvesting new resources.
How Tyreflow’s Technology Works
The process starts by breaking down waste tires into their core components — sounds familiar, right? But here’s where Tyreflow stands apart: they use breakthrough technologies to further purify and process these materials. This extra step means the recycled components can be reused in high-volume industrial manufacturing without compromising quality. It’s a cycle of recover, transform, reuse, and repeat — a sustainable loop that keeps materials in play rather than in a landfill.
Meet the Products: Innovation in Every Piece
Tyreflow’s product lineup is built on three groundbreaking upcycling technologies that convert waste tires and post-industrial plastics into sustainable, high-value products:
- Neocrumb: Nearly a decade of R&D went into this. Neocrumb’s Plycrumb products mix recycled rubber powder with post-industrial plastics to create rubber/plastic alloys that excel in durability, impact resistance, puncture resistance, and performance in extreme temperatures.
- Recovered Carbon Black: This globally patented process extracts and refines carbon black from char produced by conventional pyrolysis. The result? Over 98% purity and the ability to replace virgin carbon black in many applications. Plus, co-products like recovered silica, zinc, and cobalt add even more value.
- Xfibres: These are high-strength steel fibers made from recovered raw materials. Xfibres boost the strength of concrete, mortar, and grout, benefiting both the construction industry and the environment.
Why Tyreflow’s Mission Matters
Every year, millions of scrap tires pile up, and the majority are either burned, dumped, or buried — not exactly the future anyone wants. Tyreflow’s mission is to flip that script by creating high-value end products that replace virgin materials. This approach not only helps the environment but also makes economic sense. It’s about making the right choice the easiest choice — environmentally and economically. Their vision is clear: sustainable results that don’t force compromises.
Tyreflow’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure — through advanced upcycling technologies.
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities — by reducing tire waste and pollution.
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production — promoting circular economy principles.
- SDG 13: Climate Action — cutting down on landfill and burning emissions.
- SDG 15: Life on Land — preventing illegal dumping and environmental degradation.
Looking Ahead: Scaling Up for a Cleaner Future
Tyreflow isn’t stopping at North America. Working closely with international technology partners, the company has crafted a scalable and comprehensive rollout plan that aims to bring these innovative solutions worldwide. The goal? To make sustainable tire waste management the new standard everywhere. It’s a big vision, but with the technology and partnerships in place, Tyreflow is well on its way to making it happen.
