A group of 20 delegates from the International Rubber Research and Development Board (IRRDB) visited a factory that recycles used tires into new tires (retreading) in Bogor, West Java, to learn about the process of making recycled tires. Chairman of the Indonesian Rubber Council (Dekarindo) Aziz Pane stated that the delegation came from various countries […]
Used tire waste can be processed into tire powder, which can be used as raw material for various rubber products. A used tire powder producer in Bekasi, West Java, can sell at least 100 tons of tire powder each month. Their turnover can reach IDR 500 million per month.
More than 42 million old vehicle tires dumped in the Kuwaiti desert have begun being recycled. The recycled tires are being turned into consumer products.
Wawan said that the city government continues to educate the public to sort waste from home and expand the formation of waste banks, which now reach more than 90 locations.
PT Blue Bird Tbk, not only focuses on providing public transportation services, but also supports sustainable mobility. For example, the Blue Bird Surabaya pool announced a partnership with Rekosistem later this year to create two sustainability programs. Rekosistem is a company that offers waste management services.