New Life For Old Tyres: CARIRI Transforms Discarded Tyres Into Opportunities For Entrepreneurs
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April 8, 2026
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From building materials to sustainable products, the Caribbean Industrial Research Institute (CARIRI) is unlocking new opportunities for local entrepreneurs by transforming discarded tyres into rubber crumbs.
Discarded tyres pose a significant risk to the environment and to general human and animal welfare, as they are non-biodegradable and, while durable, are manufactured with materials that can become toxic when managed improperly.
According to the CEO of CARIRI, Hans-Erich Schulz, this issue is one the Institute has been working on solving.
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