The Recycled Rubber Coalition
Recycled Rubber Is An Opportunity For Local Economies And Local Environments.
Rubber products are made to last. For those of us who use rubber products, such as tires, that’s a good thing. But when it’s time for an upgrade, rubber products can be pretty difficult to dispose of responsibly. That’s where recycled rubber comes in. Recycling rubber means that millions of scrap tires are no longer dumped in landfills, or left illegally in lakes, abandoned lots, along the side of the road and in sensitive habitats. Tire recycling is an economically sound, environmentally-friendly activity that contributes to a significant reduction of a tire's overall carbon footprint and provides thousands of jobs nationwide.
The Recycled Rubber Coalition Issued a Statement Following the Recent EPA Tire Crumb Rubber Report
After the Environmental Protection Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and Consumer Product Safety Commission released their Tire Crumb Exposure Characterization Report, the Recycled Rubber Coalition released the following statement:
"As anticipated, the Recycled Rubber Coalition (RRC) is thrilled to see the positive research findings from the U.S. federal government's Synthetic Turf Field Recycled Tire Crumb Rubber Characterization Research Final Report—the largest study ever conducted in the country on this topic.
This report adds to a growing body of evidence that confirms what we have long known to be true: crumb rubber infill is safe and crumb rubber turf fields are as safe as natural grass fields. It is of the utmost importance to our industry that playspaces are safe for our loved ones, and that is why we have supported this research from the outset.
We want to express our appreciation to the Environmental Protection Agency, Centers for Disease Control/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission for the years of work that went into this thoughtful, thorough assessment."
Recycled Rubber EV White Paper
In the first analysis of its kind, the Recycled Rubber Coalition estimates that as drivers transition to EVs, the U.S. will produce more than 350 million scrap tires annually by 2030, 37 million more than from traditional combustion engines. Without proper reuse, those tires could end up in junkyards and landfills, creating environmental and public health hazards.
The good news is that tires are made to last and are the perfect material for a circular economy. Yesterday's tires can become tomorrow's rubber-modified asphalt, crumb rubber infill, or poured-in-place playground surfaces.
Recycled Rubber
Want to learn more about recycled rubber? Click to read about the opportunities that come from recycling rubber into new, innovative materials.
Rubber-Modified Asphalt: Paving The Road To The Future
Rubber-modified asphalt (RMA) is proven to provide long-lasting results with better performance, compared to traditional asphalt. Check out our full policy primer to learn more about the benefits of RMA.
Our Coalition
Find out about our mission, members, and the benefits of recycling rubber and recycled rubber products.