Each year, more than 300 million tires in the United States reach the end of their useful life. At first glance, the industry’s reported “80 percent recycling rate” might sound like a success story. But a closer look tells a different tale — one where most “recycled” tires are burned for fuel or shredded into low-value fillers rather than truly recovered.

At The BioCarburante Company (TBIOCC), we believe recycling should mean more than disposal by another name. Our mission is to transform waste tires into valuable materials that can re-enter the industrial supply chain — closing the loop instead of merely extending it.

The Hidden Problem Behind Tire “Recycling”

Most of America’s end-of-life tires are destined for two primary fates: tire-derived fuel (TDF) or crumb rubber. In TDF applications, shredded tires are burned in cement kilns, paper mills, and power plants as a substitute for coal or petroleum. While this may reduce landfill volume, it comes at a cost — releasing pollutants, heavy metals, and greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.

Crumb rubber, on the other hand, is ground down and used in asphalt, playground surfaces, and sports fields. These applications keep tires out of landfills temporarily, but the material eventually degrades and rarely re-enters manufacturing cycles. The end result is the same: a downward spiral of value, energy loss, and environmental impact.

Landfilling and stockpiling remain persistent challenges. Across the U.S., millions of tires are still dumped or stored in open lots, where they pose fire risks, attract pests, and leach toxic chemicals into soil and groundwater. This is not true recycling — it’s deferral.

A Smarter Path: TBIOCC’s Circular Model

TBIOCC takes a fundamentally different approach. Using advanced pyrolysis technology, developed and proven by our technical partner Enrestec, we thermochemically convert end-of-life tires into industrial-grade recovered products.

In a controlled, oxygen-limited environment, each tire is broken down into three reusable outputs: Recycled Carbon Black (rCB), Tire-Derived Oil (TDO), and Syngas. rCB serves as a high-quality replacement for virgin carbon black used in tires, plastics, and coatings. TDO functions as a renewable hydrocarbon feedstock suitable for refining and chemical production. Syngas powers the process itself, enabling near energy self-sufficiency.

This system captures the embedded carbon and energy within every tire rather than destroying it. Our Phoenix facility, capable of processing 36,000 metric tons per year (roughly five million tires), will prevent approximately 72,000 metric tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions annually — a measurable and scalable climate solution.

Why This Matters

The world is shifting toward circularity — where products are designed, used, and recovered within regenerative loops. TBIOCC’s model delivers this vision in practice.

Instead of exporting waste or burning it for temporary energy, we convert it locally into valuable resources that re-enter U.S. manufacturing supply chains. Each facility creates cleaner energy through self-powered operations, local jobs through advanced manufacturing, and reduced transportation emissions by eliminating long-distance tire hauling. The model aligns with tightening environmental regulations under the EPA, Basel Convention, and circular economy initiatives.

TBIOCC’s process does not just reduce waste; it creates a domestic source of sustainable feedstocks that replace carbon-intensive imports.

A Circular Future in Motion

At TBIOCC, we see every tire as a resource waiting to be reclaimed — a source of carbon, energy, and innovation. With proven technology, strong partners, and an expanding national footprint, we’re transforming what was once a waste liability into a profitable sustainability opportunity.

Every tire we process represents carbon saved, waste eliminated, and value regained. And as the world’s environmental and regulatory pressures continue to escalate, our facilities stand ready to meet the moment — cleanly, efficiently, and profitably.

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