Goodyear Wants Zero Waste to Landfills

Goodyear in the US has launched a new initiative to completely eliminate shipping its tyre plant waste to landfills. All scrap tyres, mis-production and other waste is either being recycled or reused. In addition, Goodyear is taking steps to reduce the amount of scrappage and waste coming from its tyre plants.

Instead of going off to the landfill, scrap tyres are being shipped to companies that recycle tyres. Other waste, including no-production waste like paper, plastic drink bottles and other traditional garbage, is being sent to product recyclers. Tyre production waste is being shipped to waste processors. Used solvents are either reused or incinerated at an approved facility. The goal, said Goodyear, is to completely eliminate waste shipments to landfills. (Tire Review/Akron)