From a daunting “black pollution” to a sought-after “black gold,” the resurgence of waste tires is a vivid example of the circular economy concept. Currently, both globally and in China, we are at a critical juncture in the resource utilization of waste tires.
Future development trends will focus on:
Policy-driven: Governments will guide the industry towards standardization and large-scale development through legislation, subsidies, and extended producer responsibility systems.
Technological upgrading: Promoting the maturation and industrialization of high-tech methods such as pyrolysis to increase product added value and solve secondary pollution problems.
Market cultivation: Expanding the application market for green products such as rubber powder asphalt and environmentally friendly recycled products through green procurement and standard setting.
Only by connecting the entire industrial chain from “generation-recycling-reuse-market application” can we truly ensure that every waste tire is used to its fullest potential, achieving a win-win situation for both environmental and economic benefits, and allowing the brilliance of “black gold” to illuminate a sustainable future.