TSA News

Media Release: A first for Queensland: Council builds ‘roads of the future’

March 2024 : A first for Queensland: Council builds ‘roads of the future’ using end-of-life OTR tyres in asphalt for tougher environmental...

EPA Victoria: Waste tyres are your business: don’t get caught out

March 2024 : Dumped tyres are more than a blight on our shared landscape, they pose risk to your businesses as well...

How to end tyre dumping for good in Australia

March 2024 : How to end tyre dumping for good in Australia Published on Planet Ark Newsroom here By Rachel Ridley January...

Media Release: A first for Queensland: Council builds ‘roads of the future’

February 2024 : A first for Queensland: Council builds ‘roads of the future’ using end-of-life OTR tyres in asphalt for tougher environmental...

Illegal tyre dumping is an issue impacting Local Governments and the local community

February 2024 : Illegal tyre dumping is on the rise in Australia, and it is an issue impacting Local Governments and the...

End-of-life tyre research portal (ELTRP) : The world’s first research portal for recycled tyre rubber

February 2024 : End-of-life tyre research portal (ELTRP) is the world’s first research portal covering reports and articles on recycled tyre rubber...

Illegal tyre dumping on the rise and Victoria is ‘copping it’

February 2024 : The foot of the EJ Whitten Bridge has become a colossal junkyard for illegally abandoned tyres, one of a...

Event: TSA Mining Tyres and Conveyor Belts Sustainability Forum

January 2024 : Forum | 5 March 2024 | Sydney The TSA Off the Road Mining Tyres and Conveyor Belt Sustainability Forum...

ReMIQ: ReMade in QLD funding available for QLD’s manufacturing industry to reduce waste

January 2024 : ReMade in QLD (ReMiQ) funding is available for Queensland’s manufacturing industry to reduce waste and remanufacture recycled materials A...

Media Release: Final Call to action for industry to fix the problem

November 2023 : Final call to action for industry to fix the problem: Minister’s priority list makes it clear that tyres, conveyor...

“Australia’s Used Tyre Story” on Channel Ten’s Planet Shapers TV Series

November 2023 : Did you catch Network Ten’s Planet Shapers TV series featuring Tyre Stewardship Australia? The episode dived into Australia’s used...

Media Release: New Data Reveals A Worrying Trend

November 2023 : New data reveals a worrying trend, Australia’s dumped tyre pile is getting bigger. Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has released...

TSA and Clark Rubber Collaboration

November 2023 : Rubber Soul: New Collaboration Aims to Revolutionize Australia’s Tyre Waste Problem Every year, a staggering 500,000 tonnes of tyres...

Understanding Tyre Particles

October 2023 : Understanding Tyre Particle Health, Environment and Safety October 2023 Each year the equivalent of over 58 million passenger tyres...

Tyre Stewardship Australia publishes its 2022/23 Annual Report

September 2023 : TSA is thrilled to publish its 2022/23 Annual Report! The annual report showcases some of the major achievements of...

Media Release: Nothing to see here…

August 2023 : Turns out there is something to see: what ‘only 10% left to recover’ looks like for local councils and...

Taking the wheel

August 2023 : Lina Goodman, CEO, Tyre Stewardship Australia, is drawing inspiration from global schemes to bring Australia’s circular tyre economy across...

Announcement: TSA publishes its research report into off-the-road tyres, conveyors, and tracks

July 2023 : TSA publishes its research report into off-the-road tyres, conveyors, and tracks After more than two years of research and...

New reports: A path forward for stronger collaboration with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities to accelerate tyre resource recovery in regional, rural and remote Australia

June 2023 : TSA has today released two reports which provide best practice engagement principles for use by industry, government and Indigenous...

Bandag Retreads endorsed through Circular Economy Collaborator Program

June 2023 : Tyre Stewardship Australia endorses Bandag Retreads through Circular Economy Collaborator Program Bandag has officially been recognised as a Circular...

Extraordinary advances in tyre recycling …but more needs to be done.

June 2023 : Extraordinary advances in tyre recycling …but more needs to be done. A recent toxic fire in regional South Australia...

How to put old tyres to good use

June 2023 : How to put old tyres to good use Here’s how your old tyres can be turned back into something...

We need to start building for a harsher environment

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...

Mining Magazine: Steering clear of a linear economy

June 2023 : Adopting circular economy practices in the mining industry does not only refer to the on-site practices of employees and...

New report: End-of-life tyres and conveyor belts in WA

June 2023 : The Hub has produced a report that explores circular economy opportunities from waste tyres and conveyor belts in Western...

T-Lok Rubber Safety Barrier receives ASBAP approval

June 2023 : T-Lok Rubber Safety Barrier receives ASBAP approval Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) is delighted to announce that a new application...

Research Advisory Committee Independent Member Opportunity

May 2023 : TSA is seeking an Independent Member to join its Research Advisory Committee Play a critical role in assessing applications...

Queensland’s tyre circular economy starts with rubberised roads

March 2023 : Regional Queensland is suffering with illegal tyre dumping and dangerous tyre stockpiles representing a missed opportunity for Australia’s northeast...

Turning trash into treasure: How Australia’s tyre stewardship initiative must pave the way for a circular economy

March 2023 : Each year, 450,000 tonnes – the equivalent of 56 million passenger tyres – reach their end of their life...

ReMade in Australia – Discussion Paper feedback period closes Friday 10th February

February 2023 : DCCEEW has published a Discussion Paper relating to its proposed “ReMade in Australia” brand. The brand will be used...

NT recycling modernization Fund: 2nd round funding open

December 2022 : A second round of funding is now open to Northern Territory businesses, local government, and not-for-profit organisations. A second...

Passing the crash test at 100km an hour…

November 2022 : Australian ingenuity delivers next generation of road barriers to increase public safety and decrease waste! November 2022 – The...

Minister’s product stewardship priority list for 2022–23: End of life tyres

November 2022 : Today, used tyres shares the stage alongside mattresses as a priority for Australia. “The Priority list makes our intentions clear...

Launch of Waste Tyre Reprocessing Grant Program

November 2022 : The Tasmanian Government is committed to investing in the resource recovery sector and driving the establishment of a circular...

Industry welcomes Minister’s priority listing of end-of-life tyres

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...

Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards 2022

October 2022 : TSA is excited for the Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards 2022 We have been amazed at the innovation from...

Tyre Stewardship Australia publishes 2021/22 Annual Report

September 2022 : TSA’s latest Annual Report showcases what we have achieved together with, and for, the tyre value chain, with a...

Building a circular economy for used tyres in the Northern Territory

September 2022 : Building a circular economy for used tyres in the Northern Territory through collaboration, determination, and sheer grit! The Northern...

Independent review of Australia’s Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme

September 2022 : An independent review of the national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme, administered by Tyre Stewardship Australia, shows commendable work has...

60 years of Bandag Retreading

September 2022 : This week, we joined Bridgestone Australia in celebrating a key milestone – 60 years of Bandag tyre retreading. Bandag...

Queensland Regional Business Case for a Circular Economy for Used Tyres

September 2022 : Queensland Regional Business Case for a Circular Economy for Used Tyres TSA is pleased to provide the ‘Queensland Regional...

Nominations: Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards

August 2022 : Nominations closing soon for the 2022 Waste Innovation and Recycling Awards The 2022 Waste Innovation & Recycling Awards recognise...

Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund

August 2022 : Grant applications are open for the $2 million federal and Victorian government-funded Victorian Circular Economy Recycling Modernisation Fund, covering...

Webinar: International Trends in Tyre Stewardship

August 2022 : Join Tyrewise (New Zealand) and Tyre Stewardship Australia for a webinar covering the key trends in international tyre stewardship and the...

For public consultation: preliminary findings of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis of Waste Tyre Recovery

July 2022 : TSA is seeking feedback, from all stakeholders in Australia’s tyre recovery circular economy, on preliminary findings of analysis of...

TSA welcomes new changes to the NGERS CO2 emission factor for tyres

July 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia welcomes the recent changes to the CO2 emission factor for end-of-life (EOL) tyres in the National...

New Zealand’s first nationwide, regulated tyre product stewardship scheme set to start in 2023

June 2022 : Whakamihi Tyrewise! TSA commends New Zealand’s first nationwide, regulated tyre product stewardship scheme set to start in 2023 TSA...

Ascenso Tyres joins Australia’s Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme

June 2022 : Ascenso Tyres joins Australia’s Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme to drive sustainable outcomes for Off-The-Road tyres and reduce the burden...

TSA is an ally for members of the LGBTQIA+ community

June 2022 : At TSA, we’re proud of our dynamic and diverse team. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and...

Australian Made From Australia’s Used Tyres

June 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia proudly supports Australian Made Week, 6-12 June 2022. If you use Australian tyre derived material in...

New Grant Alert: Business Support Fund – Developing a Circular Economy

May 2022 : New Grant Alert: Business Support Fund – Developing a Circular Economy Round 2 of the Business Support Fund supports...

Northern Territory Recycling Modernisation Fund

May 2022 : $3.8 million will be made available to businesses, local government and not-for-profit organisations through the Northern Territory Recycling Modernisation...

100% Australian Verification Program for Tyre Crumb

May 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia is proud to share a new initiative being offered to accredited Recyclers – supporting local processing and...

Recycling Victoria’s $5 million Markets Acceleration Fund

April 2022 : Recycling Victoria’s $5 million Markets Acceleration Fund – open, applications close June 2. Research institutes, business and industry can...

Fleet Auto News Podcast: Where do all the old tyres go?

April 2022 : TSA CEO Lina Goodman speaks with Caroline Falls from Fleet Auto News on all things end-of-life tyres and how...

New report highlights risks to be understood and managed for sustainable end-of-life tyre resource recovery and applications

April 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia has released a new report to help Tyre Derived Product (TDP) processors, manufacturers and users increase...

TSA launches program to support products manufactured in Australia using tyre derived material

April 2022 : TSA envisions a sector where resources from end-of-life tyres (EOLT) are used as feedstock for new value-added products, boosting...

TyreConnect joins TSA to drive positive environmental outcomes

March 2022 : TyreConnect is the latest tyre importer to join Tyre Stewardship Australia. The importer and wholesaler, TyreConnect, which along with...

Local Victorian communities to benefit from new partnership to stop the illegal dumping and stockpiling of used tyres

February 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) and Keep Victoria Beautiful (KVB) are joining forces to help the Litter Enforcement Officer Network...

TSA appoints advisor for science and innovation sectors

January 2022 : Tyre Stewardship Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Linda Mitchell as the first science and innovation...

India joins Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes for Tyres

January 2022 : India joins Global Community of Extended Producer Responsibility Schemes for Tyres In an announcement dated 31 December 2021, the...

ReMade in Australia launched by the Australian Government

December 2021 : *ReMade in Australia* is officially launched – an initiative by the Australian Government to help industry transform recycled waste...

Call for Nominations: Minister’s Priority List for Product Stewardship

November 2021 : A first! Have your say on ‘The List’ Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship...

Getting ready for the waste tyres export ban – coming soon

October 2021 : Australia is the first country in the world to ban exports of our unprocessed waste to other countries. From...

Tyre importers pledge to improve recovery of used off-the-road tyres

October 2021 : In a landmark commitment, Tyre Stewardship Australia is pleased to announce that major off-the-road (OTR) tyre importers Bearcat, Bridgestone...

Tyre Stewardship Australia publishes 2020/21 Annual Report

September 2021 : The 2020/21 Annual Report for TSA is now available for download. The Annual Report showcases what we have achieved...

Tyre Retailers to be vigilant as we get closer to the waste export ban

September 2021 : Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) is calling out to all Tyre Retailers to be vigilant as we get closer to...

Farmers and Farming Communities to Remain Vigilant Ahead of Tyre Export Ban

September 2021 : Tyre Stewardship Australia is calling out to all farmers and farming communities to be vigilant as we get closer...

Tyre Stewardship Australia Encourages Landlords to Remain Vigilant Ahead of Tyre Export Ban

September 2021 : TSA is calling for all property developers, facility managers and landlords to remain vigilant ahead of the Commonwealth’s waste...

Tyre Recyclers Forum: Impending Waste Export Ban

September 2021 : Tyre Stewardship Australia is hosting a Tyre Recyclers Forum to help your business prepare for the impending waste export...

Tyre Stewardship Australia Encourages Local Councils to Drive Awareness of Tyre Export Ban

September 2021 : Tyre Stewardship Australia is asking local councils to watch for illegal dumping, storage or collection of passenger car tyres...

Webinar Recording: New Victorian Environment Protection Regulations

August 2021 : As of July 1st the new Victorian Environment Protection Regulations (2021) are in force under the amended Environment Protection...

World Rubber Summit: Explores New Opportunities of Sustainable Growth

August 2021 : Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the global economy has witnessed one of the worst economic crises in history. It...

TSA wants to fund your vision!

August 2021 : If you have an idea that utilises end-of-life tyres, Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has the funds to assist. TSA’s...

Hankook joins Tyre Stewardship Australia to drive positive environmental outcomes

July 2021 : Tyre giant Hankook is the latest manufacturer to partner with Tyre Stewardship Australia in a commitment to the responsible...

Puma Bitumen, with funding from Tyre Stewardship Australia, expands manufacturing capacity

May 2021 : Puma Bitumen and Tyre Stewardship Australia partner for crumb rubber ‘game changer’ for Australian roads sector The equivalent...

Tyre Stewardship Australia partners with Fulton Hogan on crumb rubber blending plant

May 2021 : Where the rubber hits the road: Australia-first crumb rubber bitumen blending plant means fewer tyres going to waste World-leading equipment...

Tyre Stewardship Australia welcomes Mercedes-Benz Australia

April 2021 : Mercedes-Benz Australia becomes newest contributor to Tyre Stewardship Australia in a commitment to the responsible disposal of end-of-life tyres...

Taking action to drive impact: TSA releases Modern Slavery Impact Statement

March 2021 : Tyre Stewardship Australia has released its inaugural Modern Slavery Impact Statement which highlights the sector’s critical role in addressing...

Tyre Stewardship Australia recognised as best practice product stewardship

March 2021 : Consumers can now demand their used tyres go to genuine recyclers as the Australian Government lends support to Tyre...

Tasmanian councils embark on the road to sustainability through landmark partnership

December 2020 : A demonstration project aimed at increasing the use of recycled crumb rubber on local roads across Tasmania is helping...

TSA wins coveted Sustainable Transport Infrastructure Award

November 2020 : A landmark project where asphalt made using crumb rubber from used tyres laid on a busy Melbourne road co-funded...

On the road to a circular economy – research project to test best mix for recycled tyres

November 2020 : Tyre Stewardship Australia and RMIT University are partnering on a ground-breaking research project evaluating the performance of crumb rubber...

Tyre Stewardship Australia publishes 2019/20 Annual Report

October 2020 : The 2019/20 Annual Report for Tyre Stewardship Australia Limited is now available for download. The Annual Report showcases what...

Tyre Stewardship Australia welcomes Porsche Cars Australia

September 2020 : Porsche dealers have shown support for the responsible disposal of used tyres by signing up with Tyre Stewardship Australia...

TSA announces new Fund for Councils and eligible Associations

September 2020 : Tyre Stewardship Australia Limited is very pleased to announce the release of the Low Traffic Crumb Rubber Road Fund...

TSA & Topcoat complete one of the largest crumb rubber demonstration projects of its kind in Australia

July 2020 : Australia’s largest trial of asphalt produced from recycled tyres across six Adelaide council areas is set to pay dividends...

TSA launches new Strategic Plan 2020-2023

June 2020 : Tyre Stewardship Australia (TSA) has mapped its 2020-2023 strategy against the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). TSA’s mission...