Worldwide, around one billion tires reach the end of their useful life every year. This underlines the importance of managing scrap tires in an environmentally responsible and productive manner so that they don’t simply go to landfill sites where they put our environment and health at risk.
Have you ever wondered what happens to your old tires? Recycling agencies in each Canadian province and territory ensure tires are recycled safely and responsibly. In 2018, over 487,000 tonnes of Canada’s end-of-life tires (ELTs) were diverted from landfills and made into environmentally responsible products such as Rubber Modified Asphalt (RMA).