German wdk Sounds the Alarm Over Continued High Levels of ELTs Losses
Figures released by the German Rubber Industry Association (wdk) in Frankfurt show that significant quantities of ELTs continue to go...
October 19, 2026
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We’ve (the EA) had all the iterations of the draft legislation that we’re going to see. I think everybody is pushing in the right direction. So, I think it’s all been taken very seriously, and as I said, it is a government priority—it’s in the waste crime action plan.
We have moved from ‘removing waste’ to managing a resource. Of every 10 tyres collected, five become raw materials such as rubber, steel and textile fibre, while one goes back to the road through reuse or retreading. This progress reflects two decades of R&D investments, over 4,600 producer-led prevention measures, and continuous public outreach.
Over the coming years, we intend to acquire a plot of at least 10,000 square metres to support our growth strategy. The planned expansion includes a 2,000 square-metre alternative fuel production line, while the existing rubber granule operation would occupy around 1,500 square metres.
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