Deforestation in Indonesia, the world’s second largest natural rubber producer, is an issue to reckon with. According to Greenpeace, the country has one of the highest rates of deforestation globally, with over 74 million ha cleared for agriculture, as well…
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Green Rubber: Green measures to recalibrate the impact of tyres
The use of green rubber and recycling of end-of-life tyres (ELTs) can mitigate the carbon impact of the tyre industry, says Angelica Buan in this report. Carbon emissions from tyres The evolution of vehicles has taught us lessons on how…
Rubber Chemicals: Circular approach to redeeming the value of tyres
The tyre industry is reducing the environmental impact of tyres with a circular approach to managing waste tyres and enhancing the performance of new tyres, according to Angelica Buan in this report. A cocktail of chemicals in an old tyre…
Recycling: China’s green moves drive up tyre recycling
China is beating the odds from rising scrap tyres and air-polluting recycling methods with advanced technologies, more recycling plants, and new company partnerships, says Angelica Buan in this report. China leads in waste tyre output Yearly, over 1.5 billion units…
Bringing in-house eco-friendly rubber to the industry
The environmental and economic needs to increase recycling rates are the principal driving forces behind technological innovations in the 21st century. One such valuable commodity, rubber, has been under prime focus for the last two decades. Waste rubber products are…
Tyres: Reinventing the wheel with renewable technologies
Tyre companies are applying the brakes on traditional rubber tyres with innovative materials and connected technologies, says Angelica Buan in this article. The tyre industry has been focusing on efficiency, safety and sustainability, and to achieve these is zeroing in…
Rubber Market Analyses: Post-pandemic recovery for the Asian rubber market
The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered declines in rubber prices and overall gloomy sentiments in the rubber sector. While recouping of losses is in sight, it will be an uphill climb, says Angelica Buan in this article. Ruthless effect on rubber…
Materials News: Rubber sector undergoing stress, amidst Covid-19 spread
Against the back of a global health crisis and an emerging global economic crisis, companies and industries all around the world are dealing with unprecedented challenges as they try to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. Tyre market to drastically affect…
Synthetic Rubber: Medical care improved with silicones
Silicones, owing to their unique qualities, enhance the efficiency of advanced medical technologies, says Angelica Buan in this article. Today’s fast-paced lifestyle predisposes populations to a myriad of health conditions that often go unchecked until it’s too late. Debilitating conditions…
Green Rubber: Tyre makers rally for sustainable “white gold” material
Tyre makers are affirming their commitment to sustainable natural rubber sourcing while helping weed out unethical and environmentally unsound practices across its supply chain, says Angelica Buan in this article. Latex: milking the white gold Increasing vehicle sales and expanding…