End-of-Life Tyres into High-Grade Commodities for Sub-Saharan Cities
A collaboration with co-founders in Scandinavian RETYRA.
The Urban Tyre Waste Challenge
Sub-Saharan cities are rapidly growing—but so is the volume of unmanaged tyre waste. Millions of worn-out vehicle tyres from urban transport fleets and informal sectors are dumped or burned annually.
This causes:
- Fires and floods
- Vector-borne diseases
- Toxic emissions
Meanwhile, cities seek cleaner energy, resilient infrastructure, and locally manufactured industrial materials—without costly landfill expansion.
Introducing RE+TYRE
Decentralised Recovery System
Transforms shredded End-of-Life Tyres (ELTs) into recovered carbon black (rCB) and pyrolysis oil (rPO)—both valuable industrial commodities.
Compact & Self-Sufficient
Containerised and energy self-sufficient, offering cities a scalable, low-emission solution to transform tyre waste into circular economy assets.
Flexible Business Model
Each facility operates under a Build-Own-Operate or public-private investment model, enabling cities to eliminate waste while stimulating local manufacturing.
Urban and Industrial Benefits
Environmental Improvements
Diverts urban tyre waste from landfills, drains, and fires while reducing pollution and improving public health outcomes.
Valuable Outputs
Produces rCB for use in manufacturing, asphalt, rubber compounding, and building materials. Generates rPO to displace fossil diesel in municipal vehicles or power.
Economic & Climate Impact
Creates jobs in circular manufacturing, logistics, and maintenance while helping cities meet emissions reduction targets.
Investor Benefits
High-Return Investment
High-IRR, cash-generating model via sale of rCB and rPO
Scalable Infrastructure
Modular, low-risk infrastructure with replicable urban deployment
Massive Market
Serves Africa's 1M+ tonnes/year tyre waste market
Financing Options
Eligible for green bonds, infrastructure funds, and blended finance
RE+TYRE Yield
Each RE+TYRE unit processes up to 20,000 tonnes of tyre waste per year, yielding:
7,500+
Tonnes rCB
Recovered carbon black for industrial applications
8,600+
Tonnes rPO
Recovered pyrolysis oil as clean fuel alternative
100%
Self-Powered
Syngas generated powers the system itself
Deployable at landfill edge, city depots, or in industrial zones.
Implementation Locations
Landfill Edge or Mines
Direct access to waste streams and minimal transportation costs.
City Depots
Central collection points for efficient processing.
Industrial Zones
Close proximity to end-users of recovered materials.
The Circular Economy Opportunity
From Waste to Resource
RE+TYRE turns urban tyre waste into clean fuel and industrial carbon. For Sub-Saharan cities, it's a practical leap toward zero-waste infrastructure and green jobs.
For investors, it's a turnkey, asset-backed model with strong margins and replicable growth.
