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Millions of UK tyres meant for recycling sent to furnaces in India (www.bbc.com)

submitted 1 month ago by slartibartfast@lemm.ee to c/world@quokk.au

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[–] FelixCress@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (4 children)

I honestly don't understand it. There are recycling plants in the UK which shred the tyres into small rubber granules to be used in playgrounds. These also I believe can be mixed with bitumen. Surely it should be comparable with the price of shipping them overseas, nevermind the environmental impact?

[–] piccolo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

Tires make for a decent enegry source. Cement plants have been exploring replacing coal for tires. Burning tires are better for the environment as it would eliminate microplastics. Wouldnt be any worst than burning oil.

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