Liberty Tire Recycling, a prominent player in North America's tyre recycling sector, has received a Bronze sustainability medal from EcoVadis. This recognition places the company within the top 35 percent of over 150,000 businesses evaluated globally by the rating agency. The achievement underscores Liberty's ongoing dedication to fostering a resilient and transparent operational model, which in turn supports its clients in mitigating environmental and supply chain vulnerabilities.

As a dedicated partner in sustainability, Liberty manages nationwide collections of end-of-life tyres and employs advanced processing techniques. These processes convert scrap tyres into valuable raw materials, including recycled rubber and steel. Through its family of companies, Liberty transforms these materials into a diverse array of high-value products. These range from landscaping mulch and moulded rubber goods to specialised surfaces for sports and recreation, as well as advanced materials for construction and industrial use, all designed to assist customers in reaching their own sustainability targets.

In its second year of assessment, Liberty significantly enhanced its overall EcoVadis score to 66 out of 100, securing a position in the 73rd percentile. The company surpassed the average scores for the Waste Recovery industry across all four evaluation categories. Specifically, Liberty achieved scores of 76 in Environment, 65 in Labor and Human Rights, 62 in Ethics and 50 in Sustainable Procurement, compared to industry averages of 56, 54, 46, and 39, respectively. EcoVadis, a globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, bases its evaluations on documented policies, concrete actions and performance data, with regular reassessments to encourage continuous improvement.

This latest rating acknowledges Liberty's extensive efforts to sustainably manage more than 215 million scrap tyres each year. Looking ahead, the company has established an ambitious target of achieving zero-waste operations by 2030. Concurrently, it is expanding its range of sustainable product solutions, effectively channelling recycled materials back into both consumer and industrial markets.

Amy Brackin, Senior Vice President – Sustainability, Liberty Tire Recycling, said, “This recognition affirms that our sustainability strategy is ambitious, measurable and credible. Earning a Bronze medal in our second year demonstrates that Liberty is a partner our customers can rely on to help meet their own circularity and responsible sourcing goals.”

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Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB publ has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed partner to explore the possibility of licensing its advanced tyre pyrolysis technology for deployment in North America.

The collaboration will focus on conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of establishing one or multiple facilities dedicated to processing end-of-life tyres using Enviro’s proprietary method. This study is designed to provide the potential licensee with the necessary insights to assess the prospects of entering into a long-term commercial arrangement and formal technology licensing agreement.

It is important to note that any definitive agreements will depend entirely on the study's outcomes and subsequent negotiations. At this stage, there is no guarantee that the evaluation will lead to binding commitments or that the proposed transaction will ultimately materialise.

Fredrik Aaben, CEO, Scandinavian Enviro Systems, said, “We continue to see strong international interest in Enviro’s technology, and this letter of intent is yet another proof of this.”

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Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of speciality polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, a global price increase for all polymer products with effect from 1 April 2026. The price hike will range from USD 440 per MT to USD 700 per MT, or as individual contract terms permit, with the exact price change varying according to the polymer type and production location.

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German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of functional additives for the manufacture of tyres and speciality rubbers. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by 15 to 50 percent.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing geopolitical conflict, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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Orion S.A., a global speciality chemicals company, has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of speciality carbon black. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by up to 25 percent.

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