Waste tires are a major environmental problem, as they are non-biodegradable, bulky, and flammable. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, about 300 million tires are scrapped every year in the U.S. alone, and only about 15% of them are recycled. The rest end up in landfills, illegal dumps, or are burned for energy, which causes air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. It is estimated…
