The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) and the Australian Tyre Recyclers Association (ATRA) are making recommendations to governments on actions on the management of waste tyres to support environmental and economic outcomes.
The recommendations listed in a Used Tyre Regulations White Paper released today aimed to address existing market failures, progressively develop demand for recycled tyre products and provide a platform for a potential future co-regulated scheme.
FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber said that its members supported actions that minimised waste and the development of a sustainable circular economy. He added that progress was already being made with Passenger and Commercial collection rate around 98 per cent and recovery rate around 89 per cent.
“FCAI holds the view that there are opportunities to deliver better outcomes with strong stakeholder engagement, clear objectives and the support of governments,” he said.
Mr Weber said that areas for a potential future scheme could include remote area collection, stockpile removal, and improved government procurement for used tyre products.
The regulatory proposal is being launched at the Australian Made Recovered Resources Showcase in Canberra.
“This is the time for industry and governments to reset, recharge and reinvigorate a scheme that focuses on market failures and improves governance and performance without imposing unnecessary financial burdens on participants,” Mr Weber said.