University at Buffalo
Multidisciplinary UB research group awarded quarter million dollars from DEC to assess and improve tire recycling
Basil Seggos, commissioner of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
“We welcome this newest partnership with UB to help reduce an abundant and challenging waste stream and recycle tires in an economically and environmentally beneficial way. ”
Basil Seggos, commissioner
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
BUFFALO, N.Y. Tire dumps are a breeding ground for disease-bearing mosquitos and animals, and they cause significant air and water pollution if they catch on fire.
To help address these issues, the University at Buffalo RENEW Institute will work on a multidisciplinary study of the tire recycling industry.