A new report commissioned by the Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA) has found that current regulatory settings across Australia’s major mining states are failing to support the recovery and
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Inquiry highlights imbalance in tyre recycling
Jim Fairweather, CEO of Tyrecycle, outlined the key issues raised in the recent federal inquiry into end-of-life tyres, conducted by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science. Although the main plank of the inquiry’s brief was to examine the commercial and economic aspects of tyre recycling, Fairweather emphasised that the sector’s successes are not overshadowed by areas where the system is failing.
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TSA: Australians paying twice in tyre recycling scams
Australians are being forced to pay twice for tyre disposal, as rogue operators pocket fees and leave ratepayers to fund the clean-up of illegally dumped tyres. The issue is highlighted in Tyre Stewardship
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Report finds tyre PS needs mandatory participation to work
A new report released by Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has found that Australia’s tyre circular economy will not grow without mandatory participation in a product stewardship scheme.
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ATRA offers submission to Federal Inquiry
The Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA) welcomes the opportunity to inform the Federal Inquiry into Australia’s tyre industry. ATRA’s submission is available here ‘‘Australia
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Project turns 28,000 tyres into asphalt
City of Moreton Bay is paving the way for more sustainable roads, partnering with infrastructure company Fulton Hogan in 2024/25 to facilitate a Queensland first research and development project aimed
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Review in on tyre stewardship scheme
An independent review of the national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme (TPSS), and Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) administration of the Scheme confirms the organisation is performing well within its current
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Productivity Commission fails to see mine tyre waste opportunities
The Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA) has labelled the recent release of the Productivity Commission report into Australia’s circular economy as a missed opportunity due to its failure to
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TSA Trans-Tasman alliance advances tyre recovery
Australia and New Zealand have agreed to form a new regional body aimed at improving the management and recovery of end-of-life tyres, with both countries committing to closer cooperation on technology,
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Inquiry into end-of-life tyres set in motion
The Australian tyre industry, and its role within the circular economy, will be the focus of a new inquiry by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Industry, Innovation and Science. Australia produces more than 67 million end-of-life tyres each year, many of which end up in landfill, stockpiles, or are exported with limited oversight.
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