The circular economy of End-of-Life Tyres in Italy between opportunities and future challenges
A meeting promoted by Ecopneus to stimulate a discussion about the future of the chain of ELTs has been held in Rome. It has followed the recent European ruling on synthetic turf football pitches, with reference to the evolution of the international scenario and the...
The recent announcement of the EU member states puts the recycling chain and the circular economy of End-of-Life Tyres at risk in Italy
Ecopneus comments on the vote held on 26th April in Brussels. It will lead to the banning of polymeric infill in synthetic turf sport surfaces – the main destination of rubber recycled from ELTs. A meeting will be held in Rome on 23rd May to launch an alarm on the...
A new safety device for motorcyclists made with rubber recycled from ELTs
An innovative prototype of safety barriers for motorcyclists entirely made with recycled rubber from End-of-Life Tyres: a concrete and sustainable solution to the growing need of greater safety for motorcyclists. ANAS (Group FS) has positively tested a new...
Over 230,000 tonnes of End-of-Life Tyres recovered by Ecopneus in 2022
In the course of 2022, Ecopneus assured a thorough collection of ELTs all over the Italian territory and recovered 119% of its legal target. Over 80 thousand collection missions were carried out at over 27,500 generation points all over Italy in 2022 – concrete...
The first time of Ecopneus at the annual meeting of ANCI: rubber recycled from End-of-Life Tyres is, once more, a strategic resource for Councils
In order to support and offer consultancies to the Italian Councils, Ecopneus has launched a dedicated web page and email address on occasion of this event Ecopneus is a Main Sponsor of the XXXIX Meeting of ANCI. It is a unique annual occasion, when the world of...
Happy cows in their shoes: At Hannover’s EuroTier exhibition, new cow shoes that reduce lameness in cows will be presented for the first time at international level
Ecopneus, Ideaplast and Agriglobal Services have launched an innovative product for animals’ wellbeing that combines high-level performances, quality, and sustainability made with recycled and recyclable materials The partnership between livestock farming and the...
THE PRESENT AND FUTURE OF END-OF-LIFE TYRE RECYCLING AT ECOMONDO
From 8th to 11th November, Ecopneus is taking its commitment to the development of the circular economy of End-of-Life Tyres and the future scenarios of recycling to Ecomondo. From the development of the sectors of use of recycled rubber, to its potentialities in an...
Ecopneus and Uisp in Trieste for the 54th edition of Barcolana, to promote the sustainability of the nautical sector
From 6th to 9th October, Ecopneus will be present with a stand next to Vennvind at Barcolana. The congress “safe docking” has been planned for 7th October. On this occasion, a fender made with rubber recycled from End-of-Life Tyres will be presented to the public. It...
A concrete contribution to Italy’s circular economy: over 200 thousand tonnes of End-of-Life Tyres managed by Ecopneus in 2021, + 20% compared with the legal targets
Despite the difficulties linked to the health emergency, Ecopneus reached important results also in 2021, assuring an efficient and effective management of the ELTs it is responsible for. Ecopneus has also greatly contributed to the development of the market of...
Ecopneus at the world congress for the history of veterinary medicine
The World Congress for the history of veterinary medicine was held in Brescia, from 31st August to 3rd September. Ecopneus has been one of the supporters of this event. The World Congress for the History of Veterinary Medicine was organised by the Italian...
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