Sustainable Solution for End-of-Life Tyres in India

Abstract

This study examines sustainable end-of-life tire management in India from origin to disposal. The study evaluates sustainable end of life tires (ELT) recycling methods. The study is needed since the Indian vehicle sector has grown, causing tire manufacturing and ELT management concerns. The report lists transport firms, tire dealers, clients, dismantlers, and importers as ELT sources. ELT recycling stakeholders were questioned about present processes. According to study, thermal and mechanical shredding are prominent recycling procedures. Pyrolysis had viability, sustainability, and high input costs issues, according to interviews and assessments. Mechanical recycling was most sustainable for ELTs. Turning tires into crumb rubber instead of landfilling them cuts CO2 emissions by 71.91%. The mechanical recycling method is promising, but more research is need to develop sustainable solutions. The chapter suggests mechanical recycling for sustainability, circular economy, and resource efficiency in Indian ELTs.