THE PROBLEM

Every day, millions of vehicles around the world rely on their tyres to transport people and goods safely and efficiently. However, beneath the surface of this essential mode of transportation lies a significant and often overlooked problem: worn-out tyres.

The issue of worn-out tyres is a global concern that impacts not only our environment but also our safety, economy, and overall quality of life. And this problem is growing every year. One of the most pressing issues associated with worn-out tyres is their environmental impact. Discarded worn-out tyres often end up in landfills, contributing to the growing problem of waste disposal, or incinerated with huge amounts of CO2-emissions as a result.

The problem of worn-out tyres is a global issue that affects us all. Recycling our resources is essential for the future of our planet, and we should all strive towards circular economy in as many aspects as possible.

Drowningintyres.org is made for informational purposes only to raise awareness about this significant growing problem.

The comparisons used on the site are merely to illustrate the waste problem of worn-out tyres as it is not realistic to recycle all tyres in the world – as it is now.

Every year, more than 255,000,000 tyres are scrapped worldwide. That is enough to cover the entire city of Frankfurt.