Ontario marks 25 millionth recycled tyre

ERJ staff report (DS)

Toronto, Ontario -- Ontario Tire Stewardship (OTS) has recycled over 25 million scrap tyres in the province of Ontario since the program's inception. This brings OTS even closer to their ultimate goal of recycling 100 per cent of all tyres in Ontario.

Of the announcement, the Honourable John Wilkinson, Ontario's Minister of the Environment, said, "I want to congratulate Ontario Tire Stewardship on this significant milestone. I commend them for the environmental progress they have achieved through this successful program. Diverting tyres from landfills not only helps the environment it also creates new jobs for Ontarians."

A new video portraying the life cycle of a tyre was launched today to demonstrate what happens to tyres once they reach the end of their serviceable life. It shows tyres being worked into new products including rubber mulch for landscaping and playground surfaces, rubber pavers for walkways, roof shingles and athletic surfacing, among others. Thanks to Ontario Tyre Stewardship, the 12 million tyres sold each year in Ontario will eventually be recycled and reused through the Used Tires Program.

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Press release from Ontario Tire Stewardship

YouTube video on tyre life cycle from Ontario Tire Stewardship