Michelin aiming to use more recycled and renewable materials in tyres

KUALA LUMPUR: Tyre maker Michelin is striving to integrate 100% recycled and renewable materials in its tyres by 2050.

As electric vehicles (EVs) place higher demands on tyre performance due to weight and torque, Michelin looks to develop longer-lasting tyres that incorporate renewable and recycled materials to supplement the growth of the EV landscape in the region.

By 2030, Michelin aims for 40% of its tyre materials to be renewable, with a target of 100% by 2050.

Michelin has also created specially homologated tyres with 45% (road) and 71% (race) bio-sourced and recycled raw materials; tyres which maintain the same level of performance as traditional tyres.

This innovation is making strides in driving the tyre manufacturing industry towards a more sustainable and greener future, while preserving Michelin’s promise of performance made to last.

“As the year comes to an end, we are excited to share and reflect on the strides Michelin has made towards building a sustainable tomorrow through our innovations,” said Michelin East Asia and Oceania president Manuel Fafian.

“It was important to us to bring our vision of “Innovating for a Sustainable Future” to life, not just in words, but through our actions via the impactful initiatives Michelin is driving in Asia Pacific and beyond”.

Fafian said Michelin is using recycled and renewable materials from Asia, such as natural rubber and silica made of rice husks, into the tyre manufacturing process.

 

 

On a local level, Michelin Malaysia is working toward contributing to the nation's sustainability agenda by promoting eco-conscious tyre technology and advancing solutions that reduce environmental impact.

“As Malaysia continues its transition toward sustainable mobility, Michelin is committed to supporting this evolution through innovative and eco-conscious tyre technologies in new products across our extensive portfolios,” said Michelin Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei managing director Prichapakorn Dangrojana.