Tackling the Global Tire Waste Problem with Pretred
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Billions of vehicle tires are removed and disposed of each year, but dealing with this rugged plastic, rubber and metal waste without harming the environment has proven to be an as-yet insurmountable global challenge. Innovative tire waste recycling companies such as Pretred – based in Colorado, US – may have the answer to the global waste tire problem.
The Global Waste Tire Problem
Various studies quantify the global waste tire problem at between 1 billion and 1.8 billion used tires disposed of worldwide each year. This represents approximately 2-3% of all waste material collected. The US alone sends between 246 million and 300 million end-of-life tires to waste annually.