New tire weight average helps recyclers better identify market opportunities
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PITTSBURGH–New research is updating the average weight of recycled passenger and light truck tires by a substantial amount 25 percent.
It s an important change as the figure helps tire recyclers more accurately conduct business and assess the environmental impact of their work.
Research conducted through the Tire Industry Association shows the typical recycled passenger and light truck tire weighs about 25 pounds. That s a significant increase compared with the popular 20-pound estimate that has been used in the industry for at least two decades, said Dick Gust, chairman of TIA s Environmental Advisory Council.