The Tyre Recycling Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Andreas Steinlage, Senior Business Development Manager at Netzsch, joins The Tyre Recycling Podcast for Episode 90. Andreas sits down with Ewan Scott to discuss the critical role of post-processing technology in the tyre pyrolysis sector. With over 150 years of heritage, Netzsch provides essential milling and drying solutions that transform coarse pyrolytic char into high-quality, consistent recovered Carbon Black (rCB).

Andreas explores the technical specifications of their fluidised bed jet mills, such as the CGS 180 and CGS 100, which are designed to achieve a fineness of d97 10 micron. He also details the energy-saving benefits of the e-jet process, which can reduce energy consumption by up to 30%. Furthermore, the episode delves into the importance of unique selling points like their high-performance classifier wheels, the development of SmartSteam technology for sub-micron cut points, and the company's significant investment in a new corporate campus and technology centre.

Andreas Steinlage covers all this and more in Episode 90. So please join us as we learn how specialised grinding and dispersing technology is enabling the growth of the global rCB market. 

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John Loudermilk, CEO of Birla Carbon, returns to The Tyre Recycling Podcast for Episode 89 to continue his discussion with Ewan Scott regarding the evolving landscape of the recovered carbon black (rCB) market. John explores why the adoption of sustainable carbonaceous materials has been slower than anticipated, citing the current economic pressures and the competitive nature of imported tyres. He highlights Birla Carbon’s strategic partnerships with Circtec in the Netherlands and their joint venture in India as key steps toward becoming a preferred supplier in a market he expects to reach 10% of global demand in the long term.

John also explains the technical necessity of refining pyrolysis char through milling, pelletising, and blending to ensure the consistency and cleanliness required by high-barrier industries. From the unique organoleptic requirements of potable water pipes to the UV stabilisation needs of plastics, this episode delves into why a collaborative partnering approach is essential for shifting rCB from a trial material to a contractual mainstay.

John Loudermilk covers all this and more in Episode 89. So please join us as we discuss the "formulation vs product" challenge and the road to wider market acceptance.

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BAFTA-winning BBC journalist Paul Kenyon joins The Tyre Recycling Podcast live from the Round Trip Tyre and Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit in Melbourne. Paul, whose File on 4 programme "The Tyre Scandal" exposed the illegal export of UK end-of-life tyres to India, discusses what he hoped to learn at the summit, noting Australia is at a "more advanced stage" than the UK. He reveals the "epiphany moment" of his investigation: realizing India lacked the legal pyrolysis capacity to process the sheer volume of tyres being exported from the UK. Paul identifies the UK's T8 exemption system as a major regulatory gap that allows for minimal enforcement or checks. He criticizes the UK government for its "utterly dismissive" response to the evidence and suggests the status quo is protected because the UK lacks the domestic facilities to manage its own tyre waste.

Paul Kenyon covers all this and more in Episode 80. So please join us as we explore the findings and fallout from the investigation that put the UK tyre recycling industry under a global spotlight.

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Jon Visaisouk, CEO of Tyromer, joins The Tyre Recycling Podcast live from the Round Trip Tyre and Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit in Melbourne for Episode 79. Tyromer utilises a proprietary devulcanization process to transform crumb rubber into a high-value material for new rubber products. Jon discusses his objectives for the summit, emphasising the need for actionable outcomes beyond discussion. He shares insights into the company's transition following the passing of Sam Visaisouk, the progress of their European facility in Arnhem (Netherlands), and the growing uptake of their devulcanised rubber, particularly from Tyromer India which produces significant volumes. Jon details Tyromer's global partnership strategy, focusing on the mining sector in regions like Australia, and elaborates on their valuable collaborations with Continental and Apollo Tyres, highlighting the importance of quality systems and establishing a global footprint. He also addresses competition with reclaim rubber in India and excitingly announces a new branded product, TDP-A, derived from mining tyres, along with advancements in conveyor belt recycling solutions, citing a successful project with Fenner Dunlop.

Jon Visaisouk covers all this and more in Episode 79. So please join us as we get a comprehensive update on Tyromer's technology, partnerships, and future plans.

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Recorded live from the Round Trip Tyre Recycling and Conveyor Belt Summit in Melbourne, Episode 78 of The Tyre Recycling Podcast features Vanessa Linehan, Head of Future Fuels and Decarbonisation at Viva Energy. Vanessa discusses Viva Energy's significant move into the tyre recycling space through its MOU with Klean Industries to develop a large-scale Tyre Pyrolysis Oil (TPO) facility capable of processing 80,000 tonnes of ELTs annually. She details the successful TPO processing trials at the Geelong refinery, Viva's role as an offtaker, and the potential end products like renewable diesel and marine fuel. Vanessa also explores the challenges and opportunities for TPO as a feedstock for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the need for supportive government policies in Australia regarding co-processing and feedstock valuation, and how TPO fits into Viva Energy's broader decarbonisation strategy alongside other waste-to-fuel initiatives.

Vanessa Linehan covers all this and more in Episode 78. So please join us as we learn about Viva Energy's vision for turning tyres into fuel and driving decarbonisation in Australia.

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In the second part of our series previewing the Round Trip 2025 Tyre and Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit, The Tyre Recycling Podcast welcomes Lina Goodman, CEO of Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA). Lina discusses TSA's excitement for the summit, explaining how the collaboration with the mandatory Tyrewise scheme in New Zealand will be a showcase for knowledge sharing. She touches on the inclusion of conveyor belts in the summit's scope, the goal of finding and creating markets for tyre-derived materials, and the need for a mandatory stewardship scheme in Australia to combat free-riders and illegal dumping.

Lina Goodman covers all this and more in Episode 77. So please join us as we continue our look ahead to this landmark event for the tyre recycling industry in Australia and New Zealand.

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Adele Rose from Tyrewise returns to The Tyre Recycling Podcast for Episode 76 to preview the upcoming Round Trip 2025 Tyre and Conveyor Belt Recycling Summit in Melbourne, a joint event with Tyre Stewardship Australia. Adele discusses the importance of this inaugural summit for the region and outlines Tyrewise's key objectives, including a major focus on advancing the use of tyre-derived products in roading. She also details the scheme's recent NZ$7 million funding initiative to develop domestic markets and explains how Tyrewise's financial modelling and regulatory framework are designed to prevent the issues seen in other international schemes.

Adele Rose covers all this and more in Episode 76. So please join us as we learn all about the preparations for this landmark event.

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In Podcast 75, Tyre and Rubber Recycling engage in a frank discussion with South Africa's REDISA  where Stacey Jansen and Alex Erdmann give an overview of the challenges REDISA and South Africa have faced in developing a waste tyre plan. 

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John Loudermilk, CEO of Birla Carbon, joined The Tyre Recycling Podcast for Episode 74 to discuss the future of recovered carbon black (rCB). He shares Birla's strategy for scaling "sustainable carbonaceous materials," highlights the limiting factors for rCB, and reveals how research could unlock new applications. John also introduces Continua 8030 and touches on Birla's new Patalganga plant.

Discover the drivers behind the growing rCB market and Birla Carbon's vision for its future in Episode 74. Join us as we explore the evolving landscape of tyre recycling!

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Arthur Wagner from REGOM joined The Tyre Recycling Podcast for Episode 73 as we explored the technology behind their tyre identification systems and their expansion into the US market. Arthur discusses how REGOM's system, which already has 12 operational lines in Europe, helps achieve better valorisation by speeding up logistics, though it still relies on human inspection. With the industry moving towards RFID technologies, he explains how this system is not just for EPR markets but also helps manufacturers account for their own waste and addresses key labour issues in the sector.

Arthur Wagner covers all this and more in Episode 73. So please join us as we learn all about REGOM's technology and its impact on tyre recycling.

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