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Final call to action for industry to fix the...
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New data reveals a worrying trend, Australia’s...
November 2023 : Final call to action for industry to fix the problem: Minister’s priority list makes it clear that tyres, conveyor...
November 2023 : Did you catch Network Ten’s Planet Shapers TV series featuring Tyre Stewardship Australia? The episode dived into Australia’s used...
November 2023 : New data reveals a worrying trend, Australia’s dumped tyre pile is getting bigger. Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has released...
November 2023 : Rubber Soul: New Collaboration Aims to Revolutionize Australia’s Tyre Waste Problem Every year, a staggering 500,000 tonnes of tyres...
October 2023 : Understanding Tyre Particle Health, Environment and Safety October 2023 Each year the equivalent of over 58 million passenger tyres...
September 2023 : TSA is thrilled to publish its 2022/23 Annual Report! The annual report showcases some of the major achievements of...
August 2023 : Turns out there is something to see: what ‘only 10% left to recover’ looks like for local councils and...
August 2023 : Lina Goodman, CEO, Tyre Stewardship Australia, is drawing inspiration from global schemes to bring Australia’s circular tyre economy across...
July 2023 : TSA publishes its research report into off-the-road tyres, conveyors, and tracks After more than two years of research and...
June 2023 : TSA has today released two reports which provide best practice engagement principles for use by industry, government and Indigenous...
June 2023 : Tyre Stewardship Australia endorses Bandag Retreads through Circular Economy Collaborator Program Bandag has officially been recognised as a Circular...
June 2023 : Extraordinary advances in tyre recycling …but more needs to be done. A recent toxic fire in regional South Australia...
June 2023 : How to put old tyres to good use Here’s how your old tyres can be turned back into something...
June 2023 : Recycled materials like crumb rubber from used tyres can help Australians build hardier structures better suited for harsh environments. Stanlake Avenue looks like any other quiet street in Mitcham, South Australia. But a subtle difference separates this...
June 2023 : Adopting circular economy practices in the mining industry does not only refer to the on-site practices of employees and...
June 2023 : The Hub has produced a report that explores circular economy opportunities from waste tyres and conveyor belts in Western...
June 2023 : T-Lok Rubber Safety Barrier receives ASBAP approval Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) is delighted to announce that a new application...
May 2023 : TSA is seeking an Independent Member to join its Research Advisory Committee Play a critical role in assessing applications...
March 2023 : Regional Queensland is suffering with illegal tyre dumping and dangerous tyre stockpiles representing a missed opportunity for Australia’s northeast...
March 2023 : Each year, 450,000 tonnes – the equivalent of 56 million passenger tyres – reach their end of their life...
February 2023 : DCCEEW has published a Discussion Paper relating to its proposed “ReMade in Australia” brand. The brand will be used...
December 2022 : A second round of funding is now open to Northern Territory businesses, local government, and not-for-profit organisations. A second...
November 2022 : Australian ingenuity delivers next generation of road barriers to increase public safety and decrease waste! November 2022 – The...
November 2022 : Today, used tyres shares the stage alongside mattresses as a priority for Australia. “The Priority list makes our intentions clear...
November 2022 : The Tasmanian Government is committed to investing in the resource recovery sector and driving the establishment of a circular...
October 2022 : Industry welcomes Minister’s priority listing of end-of-life tyres to propel sustainable outcomes and new business opportunities for Australia Today’s...
October 2022 : TSA is excited for the Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards 2022 We have been amazed at the innovation from...
September 2022 : TSA’s latest Annual Report showcases what we have achieved together with, and for, the tyre value chain, with a...
September 2022 : Building a circular economy for used tyres in the Northern Territory through collaboration, determination, and sheer grit! The Northern...
September 2022 : An independent review of the national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme, administered by Tyre Stewardship Australia, shows commendable work has...
September 2022 : This week, we joined Bridgestone Australia in celebrating a key milestone – 60 years of Bandag tyre retreading. Bandag...
September 2022 : Queensland Regional Business Case for a Circular Economy for Used Tyres TSA is pleased to provide the ‘Queensland Regional...
August 2022 : Nominations closing soon for the 2022 Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards The 2022 Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards recognise...
August 2022 : Grant applications are open for the $2 million federal and Victorian government-funded Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund, covering...
August 2022 : Join Tyrewise (New Zealand) and Tyre Stewardship Australia for a webinar covering the key trends in international tyre stewardship and the...
July 2022 : TSA is seeking feedback, from all stakeholders in Australia’s tyre recovery circular economy, on preliminary findings of analysis of...
July 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia welcomes the recent changes to the CO2 emission factor for end-of-life (EOL) tyres in the National...
June 2022 : Whakamihi Tyrewise! TSA commends New Zealand’s first nationwide, regulated tyre product stewardship scheme set to start in 2023 TSA...
June 2022 : Ascenso Tyres joins Australia’s Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme to drive sustainable outcomes for Off-The-Road tyres and reduce the burden...
June 2022 : At TSA, we’re proud of our dynamic and diverse team. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and...
June 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia proudly supports Australian Made Week, 6-12 June 2022. If you use Australian tyre derived material in...
May 2022 : New Grant Alert: Business Support Fund – Developing a Circular Economy Round 2 of the Business Support Fund supports...
May 2022 : $3.8 million will be made available to businesses, local government and not-for-profit organisations through the Northern Territory Recycling Modernisation...
May 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia is proud to share a new initiative being offered to accredited Recyclers – supporting local processing and...
April 2022 : Recycling Victoria’s $5 million Markets Acceleration Fund – open, applications close June 2. Research institutes, business and industry can...
April 2022 : TSA CEO Lina Goodman speaks with Caroline Falls from Fleet Auto News on all things end-of-life tyres and how...
April 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia has released a new report to help Tyre Derived Product (TDP) processors, manufacturers and users increase...
April 2022 : TSA envisions a sector where resources from end-of-life tyres (EOLT) are used as feedstock for new value-added products, boosting...
March 2022 : TyreConnect is the latest tyre importer to join Tyre Stewardship Australia. The importer and wholesaler, TyreConnect, which along with...
February 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) and Keep Victoria Beautiful (KVB) are joining forces to help the Litter Enforcement Officer Network...
January 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Linda Mitchell as the first science and innovation...
January 2022 : India joins Global Community of Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes for Tyres In an announcement dated 31 December 2021, the...
December 2021 : *ReMade in Australia* is officially launched – an initiative by the Australian Government to help industry transform recycled waste...
November 2021 : A first! Have your say on ‘The List’ Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship...
October 2021 : Australia is the first country in the world to ban exports of our unprocessed waste to other countries. From...
October 2021 : In a landmark commitment, Tyre Stewardship Australia is pleased to announce that major off-the-road (OTR) tyre importers Bearcat, Bridgestone...
September 2021 : The 2020/21 Annual Report for TSA is now available for download. The Annual Report showcases what we have achieved...
September 2021 : Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) is calling out to all Tyre Retailers to be vigilant as we get closer to...
September 2021 : Tyre Stewardship Australia is calling out to all farmers and farming communities to be vigilant as we get closer...
September 2021 : TSA is calling for all property developers, facility managers and landlords to remain vigilant ahead of the Commonwealth’s waste...
September 2021 : Tyre Stewardship Australia is hosting a Tyre Recyclers Forum to help your business prepare for the impending waste export...
September 2021 : Tyre Stewardship Australia is asking local councils to watch for illegal dumping, storage or collection of passenger car tyres...
August 2021 : As of July 1st the new Victorian Environment Protection Regulations (2021) are in force under the amended Environment Protection...
August 2021 : Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the global economy has witnessed one of the worst economic crises in history. It...
August 2021 : If you have an idea that utilises end-of-life tyres, Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has the funds to assist. TSA’s...
July 2021 : Tyre giant Hankook is the latest manufacturer to partner with Tyre Stewardship Australia in a commitment to the responsible...
May 2021 : Puma Bitumen and Tyre Stewardship Australia partner for crumb rubber ‘game changer’ for Australian roads sector The equivalent...
May 2021 : Where the rubber hits the road: Australia-first crumb rubber bitumen blending plant means fewer tyres going to waste World-leading equipment...
April 2021 : Mercedes-Benz Australia becomes newest contributor to Tyre Stewardship Australia in a commitment to the responsible disposal of end-of-life tyres...
March 2021 : Tyre Stewardship Australia has released its inaugural Modern Slavery Impact Statement which highlights the sector’s critical role in addressing...
March 2021 : Consumers can now demand their used tyres go to genuine recyclers as the Australian Government lends support to Tyre...
December 2020 : A demonstration project aimed at increasing the use of recycled crumb rubber on local roads across Tasmania is helping...
November 2020 : A landmark project where asphalt made using crumb rubber from used tyres laid on a busy Melbourne road co-funded...
November 2020 : Tyre Stewardship Australia and RMIT University are partnering on a ground-breaking research project evaluating the performance of crumb rubber...
October 2020 : The 2019/20 Annual Report for Tyre Stewardship Australia Limited is now available for download. The Annual Report showcases what...
September 2020 : Porsche dealers have shown support for the responsible disposal of used tyres by signing up with Tyre Stewardship Australia...
September 2020 : Tyre Stewardship Australia Limited is very pleased to announce the release of the Low Traffic Crumb Rubber Road Fund...
July 2020 : Australia’s largest trial of asphalt produced from recycled tyres across six Adelaide council areas is set to pay dividends...
June 2020 : Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has mapped its 2020-2023 strategy against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). TSA’s mission...
June 2020 : TSA has released the most comprehensive piece of research conducted into the end-of-life tyre market since the 2017 National...
May 2020 : An innovative spray-on concrete made from used tyres that can protect buildings against blast, ballistics, impact and fire...
May 2020 : A hobby farmer from the Sunshine Coast is turning old four-wheel drive tyres into woven mats to help reduce...
May 2020 : Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has teamed with Logan City Council to to trial a new eco-friendly road surface. The surface is...
April 2020 : Asphalt made using crumb rubber from old tyres is being laid on a busy Melbourne road as part of...
April 2020 : At least six South Australian Councils have agreed to take part in a ground-breaking trial using crumb rubber derived...
April 2020 : Prime 7 News (Central West NSW) story about the 2019 Roads Congress from last week by journalist Sarah Navin. The...
April 2020 : TSA is breaking ground on supply chain visibility for Australian recyclers. Read Lina Goodman’s interview with Waste Management Review ...
April 2020 : Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has completed a report which gives a more accurate picture of what is happening to...
April 2020 : 2018-19 Australian Tyre Consumption & Recovery The figures are in and we couldn’t be more pleased to share the...
April 2020 : Making walls blast resistant using old tyres Test blasts at the University of Wollongong Gary Bullock – Managing Director,...
April 2020 : Summary TSA, ARRB and Vic Dept of Transport are turning 1600 used tyres into a 1.4km road in Bentleigh...
April 2020 : Effective immediately Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) will no longer be accepting applications from new entities seeking accreditation for the...
April 2020 : In 2019, Tyre Stewardship Australia engaged Randell Environmental Consulting in association with Brock Baker Environmental Consulting to complete an...
October 2019 : Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has increased its global presence in the on-going campaign to find better uses for waste...
September 2019 : Tyre Stewardship Australia continues to invest in market development, with over $4.9 million committed across a range of 34 research,...
September 2019 : A trial will soon begin using rubber from old tyres in the asphalt of a busy Melbourne road. A...
August 2019 : During the month of August, industry leading roads body, the Australian Asphalt Pavement Association held their 18th International Flexible...
August 2019 : A high-tech paving material made with recycled tyres has been installed by the City of Mitcham as part of...
August 2019 : Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) congratulates the vision set by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) at its meeting held...
August 2019 : An innovative campaign has been launched enabling members of the community to help tackle the problem of dumped and...
July 2019 : Recently, Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) welcomed Volkswagen Group Australia as the newest Member to the Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme (the Scheme)....
June 2019 : Following a successful tyre collection day, Burdekin Shire Council has the next tyre clean up event scheduled for June...
May 2019 : To harness the market development opportunities generated from the Tyre Stewardship Fund, TSA has appointed Tammie Miller as Commercial...
May 2019 : The Tyre Stewardship Fund is actively supporting a range of new product and market developments across 29 projects, with...
May 2019 : The University of South Australia, with Tyre Stewardship Australia funding, has been working on a project to develop and...
March 2019 : Used Australian tyres are being dumped overseas with little regard for how they are recycled or disposed of. As an...
March 2019 : A quick review of the numbers of visitors to the consumer facing Green Tyre Project website (www.greentyreproject.com.au) reveals that...
March 2019 : TSA commenced the 2019 Accreditation and Compliance audit program in February 2019. Those participants who are to be audited...
March 2019 : Tyre Stewardship Australia has recently published an update to the Best Practice Guidelines on Tyre Storage and Fire and Emergency...
March 2019 : A further five councils have become TSA accredited at the start of 2019, thus ensuring their tyre purchasing and...
March 2019 : A recent trial of an innovative new horse track surface, made with a mix of recycled tyre rubber, has...
January 2019 : TSA and the Australian Asphalt Paving Association (AAPA) are working together in delivering a series of information sessions to state...
January 2019 : Tyre Stewardship Australia welcomed Ms. Lina Goodman as the organisation’s new CEO. She has more than 20 years’ experience in...
December 2018 : A 335 metre stretch of innovative road surface was laid in the City of Mitcham at Stanlake Avenue, St Marys,...
December 2018 : It is easy for Launceston locals to shop for tyres with confidence that their old tyres are not ending...
November 2018 : In Brisbane in early November, TSA held its second Forum for Accredited Collectors and Recyclers. The 2018 event focused...
November 2018 : The increased use of end-of-life tyres for road applications is an international project that has seen many countries work...
October 2018 : Following an open application process TSA’s Industry Consultative Group has been instituted with representatives from importers, retailers, recyclers, collectors...
October 2018 : The TSA 2017/18 Annual Report is now available for download here The report covers the period during which TSA...
September 2018 : Anyone involved in the management of end-of-life tyres, would have heard pyrolysis and gasification being touted as perfect circular...
September 2018 : TSA board welcomes Allan Kerr to its ranks. Allan brings to his new role extensive manufacturing industry experience, which...
September 2018 : TSA consumer education and engagement website greentyreproject.com.au has since launched in November of last year generated over 1 million clicks, an...
September 2018 : The application of the Tyre Stewardship Fund, which has seen over $3 million committed in support of R&D projects...
September 2018 : The nine Costco warehouse sites in Australia are now TSA accredited tyre retailers. The American warehouse company joined the...
August 2018 : The recent appointment of Julie Went as Compliance Officer at TSA will assist the Accreditation and Compliance function with the now substantial task of supporting...
August 2018 : As one of the world’s largest tyre markets, the task of sustainably managing the USA’s end-of -life tyre volume...
August 2018 : Bridgestone Australia and New Zealand General Affairs Manager, Doug Barclay, has joined the TSA board. Mr Barclay fills the casual...
July 2018 : New national specifications for Crumbed Rubber Asphalt (CRA), achieved through the work of Australian Asphalt Pavement Association (AAPA) and...
July 2018 : The strong nationwide, consumer focussed, advertising campaign executed by TSA, in the latter part of 2017 first half of...
June 2018 : One of the most recognisable names in tyre retailing has joined the comprehensive roster of tyre retailers with Tyre...
June 2018 : Following a process of industry, TSA and public submissions and consultations, the ACCC has determined that it will grant...
May 2018 : Old truck tyres being used to shore-up difficult construction sites may not initially present as a natural link. Yet...
May 2018 : Sami Bitumen Technologies recently won an industry innovation award for developing a new way to ensure that crumb rubber-modified...
April 2018 : The website specifically designed to educate consumers and drive them to use TSA accredited retailers has achieved some very...
April 2018 : A casual vacancy on the TSA Board has been filled by the Chief Financial Officer of Michelin Australia, Mr....
April 2018 : TSA accredited recycler, Lomwest Enterprises of Western Australia, has created a high-performance wall system, out of baled used tyres...
March 2018 : One of the most prominent Toyota dealerships in the country is leading the charge of car dealerships gaining TSA...
March 2018 : Two more tyre retail groups have joined the burgeoning roster of fully TSA accredited tyre retail chains. TYREPLUS and...
February 2018 : The TSA consumer education campaign’s momentum and consumer participation continues to build. With a significant media schedule, covering print, outdoor,...
February 2018 : The University of Melbourne and Tasmanian company Merlin Site Services are researching the use of recycled tyre-derived products in...
February 2018 : The roll-call of TSA accredited tyre retailers continues to grow with a steady stream of new accreditations each month....
December 2017 : In a significant move relating to the development of a strong market for tyre-derived material, VicRoads has committed to...
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