How do you recycle tires?
Car tires. Every American driver has four of them and when it comes time to replace them it can be costly. But what happens to those tires that you get rid of? Tires can be recycled but it is costly and difficult to do so. So here’s a glimpse of how they get rid of your old truck wheels.
On the nice end, some tires end up on the playground. They are shredded and used to make the rubber surface that you can find on some playgrounds. But not many tires meet this kind of fun end. Most end up in land fills or into factories that have to burn them, which is not too nice for the environment.
So to reduce your environmental impact when it comes to tires, you should make sure not to need to replace your tires very often. It’s all about tire maintenance. You need to make sure your tires have proper pressure and alignment and have them rotated often.
There are websites like Earth911.com where you can find places in your area where you can take your tires to be recycled. You can even turn old tires into a fashion accessory with Vulcana. The company makes shredded tire handbags and other accessories. What an eco-statement!
I bet you didn’t know the rubber that surrounded your truck rims could be so important in how it effects the environment. If you are considering getting new tires, think about if you really need them, or if you can make your tires last longer. You never know, it may just be that your tires are not properly inflated or just need to be aligned. Also think about just having your tires rotated to get the most out of your tires.
Think about how your tires are impacting the environment, it’s a worthy worry.