Tyre materials
This is where you'll find information on the materials tyres are made of and their environmental impact.
Tyres are designed for a range of performance characteristics. How they perform in the wet or the heat, how long they last, how efficiently they absorb vibration and how they impact vehicle energy efficiency for example. Their composition can vary depending on their intended use.
The sustainability, environmental impact and circularity of tyre materials is an ongoing topic of research.
Tyre particles
Tyre and road wear particles (TRWP) are an outcome of the friction between tyres and the road. We’ve gathered some information and research here.
TYRE PARTICLE HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY REPORT
Commissioned by Tyre Stewardship Australia, this research summary compiles global findings to inform the understanding of the scale, risks and knowledge gaps surrounding TRWPs.
THE TIRE INDUSTRY PROJECT
The tyre industry project has a website dedicated to their work on tyre road wear particles.
EMISSIONS FROM TYRE WEAR
Estimating Emissions from Tyre Tread Wear of Motor Vehicles in New Zealand (2024)
Tyre composition
Tyre composition and properties of the materials used can influence end uses and environmental outcomes for tyres. We’ve gathered some information and research here.
CHEMICALS, MICROPLASTICS & DESIGN
Literature review by Tyre Stewardship Australia of global influences on design in the tyre industry
GLOBAL PLATFORM FOR SUSTAINABLE NATURAL RUBBER
Natural rubber in tyres has its own set of sustainability challenges this project aims to address
RECOVERED CARBON BLACK GUIDELINES
Bridgestone and Michelin have published guidelines for recovered carbon black (rCB) from ELTs for use in new tyre production
