Finshots Daily Can rubber tyres really go green?
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Dec 17, 2024 Tyre manufacturers are grappling with the challenge of becoming more sustainable. Rising rubber prices and demand complicate their green transition. The podcast delves into the importance of using sustainable materials and the environmental impact of tyre wear. Innovative efforts like incorporating rice husk ash are highlighted, alongside the durability concerns they present. The industry’s struggle with rolling resistance and certain harmful chemicals adds another layer of complexity to making tyres eco-friendly.
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Rubber Price Volatility
- Natural rubber, crucial for tire production, faces volatile prices impacting manufacturers' profits.
- Unexpected production drops, weather issues, and geopolitical events disrupt supply chains, causing price fluctuations.
Sustainable Tire Materials
- Companies like Apollo Tyres explore sustainable materials and recycled rubber to mitigate reliance on natural rubber.
- India's growing automobile market and increasing tire demand drive the search for alternatives.
Microplastic Pollution from Tires
- Tire and road wear particles (TRWPs) from tire rolling contribute significantly to microplastic pollution.
- Despite recycling efforts, TRWPs remain a major environmental concern.