Specialty materials refer to waste types that require advanced recycling technologies due to their durability, composite structure, or chemical complexity. These include rubber, textiles, and tires, which are not typically processed through standard household recycling systems.
Rubber Recycling
Rubber is common used in Industrial rubber waste, shoe soles, seals, gaskets
- Devulcanization: Restores rubber elasticity by breaking sulfur bonds
- Pyrolysis: Converts rubber into oil, gas, and carbon black
- Granulation: Produces rubber crumbs for flooring and construction
Textiles Recycling
Textiles is common used in clothing, fabric scraps, industrial textiles
- Mechanical Fiber Recovery: Shreds fabrics into reusable fibers
- Chemical Depolymerization: Breaks down synthetic fibers into raw monomers
- AI Sorting Systems: Classifies textiles by material and color
Tires Recycling
Tire is common used in passenger vehicle tires, truck tires, heavy machinery tires
- Cryogenic Grinding: Freezes and shatters tires for clean separation
- Tire-Derived Fuel (TDF): Converts tires into energy for industrial use
- Rubber Powder Production: Creates fine particles for asphalt and molded goods
Why It Matters
- Recycling specialty materials helps:
- Divert non-biodegradable waste from landfills
- Reduce dependence on virgin raw materials
- Support innovation in sustainable manufacturing
Who Benefits?
- Manufacturers: Gain access to recycled inputs for production
- Municipalities: Reduce landfill pressure and improve waste management
- Consumers: Contribute to a more circular economy through responsible disposal