Recycled tyre granules used for multiple purposes
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (Tadweer) announced that its Gulf Rubber Factory recycled almost 7000 tons of used tyres in the first eight months of 2018, averaging 28 tons per day.
Set up in 2011 as a public-private joint venture, the facility utilises cutting-edge tyre recycling technologies from leading European companies to produce different sizes of rubber granules from recycled tyres in an economically sustainable and eco-friendly process called crumbing.
Used tyres undergo mechanical shredding through multiple cutting and purification rounds to remove any traces of steel or fiber. The recycled granules are then converted into a high-quality rubber compound for use as an alternative to natural rubber as well as in molding and manufacturing value-added rubber products, such as rubber flooring for sports grounds and children’s playgrounds.
The granules are non-toxic, weather-proof and impact-resistant, significantly minimising injuries to players and enhancing the durability of the flooring.
“Tadweer established Gulf Rubber Factory in partnership with the private sector as part of its strategic plan to recycle diverse types of waste and utilise them as raw materials in a variety of industries in line with the highest international standards. We contribute to the preservation of our environment for future generations, conserve natural resources and support the government’s efforts to achieve sustainable development through adopting innovative environment-friendly solutions in the waste management sector,” said Dr. Salem Al Kaabi, Acting General Manager, Tadweer.
