(778k) Sustainability Decision Analysis: Carbon Black from Scrap Tires

Government and Chemical Industries all over the United States have continuously put in effort to identify and curb the adverse environmental effects of products. For each person in this country, approximately one scrap passenger tire is generated every year. One of the principal components of new tires is Carbon Black. This enormous production of tires also produces wastes at a very large scale. This paper summarizes the cost analysis and benefits of recovery of the carbon black and other materials versus generation of brand new materials. Along with the Total Cost Assessment, the paper also describes the health issues related with tire manufacturing and measures to overcome them.

According to the US Census Bureau's Economic Census, the cost of producing the nation's carbon black was approximately $625 million, which is about 63% of the value of total shipments for that year. Since tire manufacturing plays a significant role in our economy, we can not only prevent health issues but also help the economy. This paper displays the positive outcomes of recycling tire scraps.