A tire recycling project developed by Zhongce Rubber Recycling Technology (a subsidiary of ZC Rubber) has been recognized by the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF). The recycling project, which sees Zhongce Rubber Recycling Technology working in collaboration with Beijing University of Chemical Technology and Nanjing Green Gold Giant Rubber & Plastic Advanced Technology, was awarded first prize in technological advancement by CPCIF, making ZC Rubber the only company in the Chinese tire industry to receive this recognition.
The project has seen advancements in eco-friendly tire recycling technology through the development of new methods and specialized equipment. Using these, ZC Rubber has successfully produced solid and liquid reclaimed rubber while prioritizing environmental sustainability.
With China responsible for the highest annual production of waste tires globally, traditional methods of reclaimed rubber production for waste heavy-duty tires have long been associated with high levels of pollution, high energy consumption, safety risks and unstable product quality. Similarly, the recycling of waste passenger tires has relied on crude oil refining methods. Additionally, the use of reclaimed materials in tire production has been limited, with challenges in maintaining levels of performance and stability.
The successful application of reclaimed material in tires will play a significant role in reducing the environmental pollution caused by waste tires, alleviating the shortage of rubber resources in China, and reducing dependence on petrochemical resources. ZC Rubber has been actively engaged in recycling, reusing and repurposing efforts since 2005, and the establishment of Zhongce Rubber Recycling Technology has enabled the tire maker to take a leading role in promoting sustainable tire practices in China.
ZC Rubber has collaborated closely with domestic and international research institutions to develop a comprehensive recycling industrial value chain encompassing tire recycling, sorting, retreading, pyrolysis and more.
To date, ZC Rubber has recycled 400,000 tons of waste tires (equivalent to 1.7 million tires), resulting in a reduction of 510,000 tons of carbon emissions – comparable to planting 27,870,000 trees.
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