Bridgestone to Make Isoprene from Used Tires

Japan – Bridgestone Corporation is working with other companies to find ways to recycle used tires into isoprene, a raw material for making synthetic rubber.

The project is being developed with the help from AIST, Tohoku University, ENEOS Corporation, and JGC Holdings Corporation. Bridgestone is combining the skills and technology of top companies and universities to come up with new recycling technologies that will help make the world a better place. By 2030, Bridgestone wants to show people how these technologies can be used in the real world. …

Source: Industry & Energy