Tire Microplastics

Recently, the European REACH Committee voted in favor of proposals to restrict the intentional introduction of microplastics in many products. This decision was made after the ECHA Risk Assessment Committee (RAC) found that uncontrolled microplastics released into the environment pose a risk to health.

It is estimated that over 20 years, the proposed restriction would prevent the release in the environment of about half a million tonnes of microplastics, at an estimated total cost up to €19 billion. The proposal will now be subject to a 3-month scrutiny by the European Parliament and the Council before it can be adopted by the Commission.

The outcome of the ban is uncertain but could disrupt the recycling sector, it may pose challenges for the recycling industry and require additional efforts to develop effective solutions for managing microplastic waste. Despite research showing minimal loss of microplastics from controlled crumb rubber pitches, the ban will proceed.

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• Tire Pyrolysis
• Crumb Rubberized Asphalt Paving
• Recovered Carbon Black
• Pyrolysis Oil
• Circular Tyre Manufacturing
• Feasibility Studies
• Turn-Key EPC

Reposition Tyre Recycling After the Microplastics Ban

The REACH microplastics restriction removes a major crumb rubber outlet, pressuring the tyre recycling sector to adapt.

Klean converts end-of-life tyres into recovered carbon black, pyrolysis oil and steel through clean pyrolysis.

Why Choose Klean Industries’ Tire Recycling Solutions?

✅ Alternative high-value routes beyond crumb rubber infill
✅ Controlled, contained processing that cuts microplastic loss
✅ Recovered carbon black and pyrolysis oil offtake options
✅ Feasibility studies aligned to evolving EU restrictions

Rethinking your end-of-life tyre streams under the new rules?

Contact Klean Industries about sustainable non-plastic tyre recycling » GO.