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World Climate Day on December 8 – an appeal for consistent climate protection
December 8th is a global day dedicated to climate awareness: World Climate Day was established to draw global attention to the increasing urgency of climate protection.

ZARE demands legal regulation: 100.000 tons of used tires annually outside the recycling system
According to a recent analysis by the wdk (German Rubber Industry Association), the German recycling system misses out on around 100.000 tons of used tires every year. These are often sold as second-hand tires.

In-person meeting of the NRW tire recycling working group in Münster: Focus on municipal opportunities of the circular economy
On November 18, 2025, the in-person meeting of the NRW Tire Recycling Working Group took place at the Münster Waste Management Authority (awm). The topic was "Future of the Circular Economy: Municipal Opportunities through..."

ZARE at the 2025 Car Recyclers' Conference – Technical presentation on certified waste tire disposal
The car dismantlers' conference took place in Hohenroda on November 4th and 5th, 2025 – an important industry meeting point for specialist companies from the recycling, environmental technology, logistics, software development and vehicle dismantling sectors. Also present were...

How sustainable recycling of used tires can succeed – Hanna Raff from KURZ Karkassenhandel in a podcast interview.
A recent podcast episode from the platform "auto.news by ALZURA" focuses on the topic of used tires and their potential. The guest is Hanna Raff from KURZ.

100.000 tons of used tires are being wasted on recycling – ZARE demands clear signals for a circular economy
According to a recent publication by the German Rubber Industry Association (wdk), approximately 100.000 tons of used tires in Germany escape a regulated recycling process each year. This gap represents a significant problem.

European Week for Waste Reduction: Used tires belong in the recycling loop, not in nature.
As part of the European Week for Waste Reduction (EWWR) from November 22nd to 30th, 2025, the ZARE initiative – Certified Used Tire Disposal Companies – highlights the central importance of

Proper disposal of used tires: ZARE shows the right way
The guide "Disposing of car tires: How to easily get rid of old tires", published by TAG24, provides valuable information about the proper disposal of used tires: Used tires

ZARE at the 2025 Car Recycling Conference – Presentation by Danny Schwalbe on certified used tire disposal
From November 5th to 6th, 2025, the industry will meet for this year's car dismantlers' conference in Hohenroda – one of the most important networking events for specialist companies in vehicle dismantling, recycling,

ZARE was represented at the 3rd Dialogue Forum “Microplastics from Tire and Road Abrasion” in Wiesbaden.
On October 24, 2025, the Hessian Environmental Alliance, together with wdk e. V., hosted the 3rd Dialogue Forum “Microplastics from Tire and Road Abrasion – All About the

Hamburg flies the flag for tire recycling – ZARE welcomes the city cleaning service’s action
2575 old tires – every day! This impressive number is currently emblazoned on a garbage truck belonging to the Hamburg City Cleaning Service and is simultaneously an urgent appeal: So many old tires

Today it's happening in Berlin: AZuR meeting at the Brandenburg Gate
Within sight of the Bundestag, the Allianz Zukunft Reifen (AZuR) set a powerful exclamation mark this morning for the tire recycling economy – for lived sustainability, for our environment

Good start at NUFAM 2025
The NUFAM – the commercial vehicle trade fair in Karlsruhe – has officially opened – and we at ZARE are right in the middle of it. Trade visitors are flocking in, interest is high.

MRH Mülsen celebrates its 30th anniversary with an open day
ZARE partner MRH Mülsen looks back on 2025 years of company history in 30. Since its founding in the 1990s, the company has become a pioneer

10 years of ZARE – A decade for responsible waste tire disposal
The ZARE initiative – Certified Tire Disposal Companies – celebrates its 10th anniversary this year and looks back on a successful decade dedicated to environmental responsibility, quality and

ZARE at NUFAM 2025 – Sustainability in focus for the commercial vehicle industry
From 25 to 28 September 2025, the ZARE initiative will be represented at NUFAM in the dm-arena Karlsruhe. The trade fair for the commercial vehicle industry offers a

Seal and silent tires: a challenge for old tire disposal
Innovative tire technologies such as sealed and silent tires offer drivers more comfort and safety – but pose new challenges for the disposal of old tires.

Loss of used tires endangers recycling cycle
More and more old tires are disappearing from the German recycling system – according to the German Rubber Industry Association (wdk), around 2023–15% were exported abroad in 20. This development

HRV GmbH presents energy efficiency strategy – visit by Minister Prof. Dr. Willingman
HRV GmbH, a long-standing partner of the ZARE initiative, recently received a high-ranking visitor: Prof. Dr. Armin Willingmann, Minister for Science, Energy, Climate Protection and the Environment of the

Old tires disappear – and nobody knows exactly where
In a recent interview with the NEUE REIFENZEITUNG, Stephan Rau, Technical Director of the German Rubber Industry Association (wdk), and Christina Guth, spokesperson for the initiative

70 years of KURZ carcass trading
On June 28, 2025, in Landau – the first event celebrating the company's 70th anniversary – everything was perfect! Great weather, delicious food, and lots of guests.

Export ban on used tires: New impetus for a sustainable circular economy in Europe
The new EU Waste Shipment Regulation (2024/1157) ushers in a new era for used tire recycling in Europe. Starting in May 2026, an export ban for non-hazardous waste will apply.

Attention when disposing of old tires: Only deliver battery-free tires
Special care must be taken when delivering used tires: Tires must not contain batteries or battery-operated devices. BRV, bvse, wdk and the initiative

NEW LIFE Initiative nominated for the Lammsbräu Audience Award 2025!
We are delighted to announce that the NEW LIFE Initiative has been nominated for this year's Lammsbräu Audience Award for Sustainability! The Audience Award of the Neumarkter
