Goodyear Aims to Manufacture Tyres with 100% Sustainable Material by 2030
Leading tyre manufacturer Goodyear has launched tyres that are made of 70% sustainable and environmentally friendly materials. These materials include rice husks, soybean oil, plastic recycled from used bottles. These sustainable materials consist of 13 ingredients across 9 tyre components, including: Soybean oil Three types of carbon obtained from carbon dioxide, methane, and plant-based oil Silica Polyester, etc. The soybean oil will provide pliability to the tyres, while the silica will provide grip and lower fuel consumption. Also, plastic from recycled bottles is used to manufacture polyester with which tyre cords are manufactured. According to Senior VP of Global Operations, ...
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