Where Do Old Tires Actually Go?

By History of Simple Things

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What happens to your old tires after they’re removed from your car? 🚗♻️ Most people never see what happens next. In this video, we follow the surprising journey of old tires—from the tire shop to recycling facilities, retreading, road construction, playground surfaces, industrial fuel, and even advanced processes like pyrolysis. We’ll explore the history of rubber tires, how modern tires are constructed, how recycling facilities separate rubber and steel, and why millions of discarded tires can become a serious environmental problem. You’ll also discover how an old tire can be transformed into something completely different instead of simply ending up in a landfill. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:03 – What Happens to Old Tires? 0:45 – The History of the Modern Tire 2:10 – What Happens at the Tire Shop? 3:25 – How Tires Are Shredded 4:31 – What Recycled Tire Rubber Becomes 5:39 – Tires Used as Industrial Fuel 6:35 – The Problem With Tire Dumps 7:24 – The Second Life of an Old Tire #OldTires #TireR

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