Inspite of their durability and strength, their lack of "after-automobile" life makes the disposal of vehicle tires one of the major waste disposal problems today. This article lists ten effective and creative recycling methods of discarded car tires into simple household items of daily use and fashion.The key is to provide an effective and eco friendly solution to the disposal of car tires by recycling them into usable items.
Recycled Goods
1. Sneakers 101
"Sneakers 101", a brand new product from the Japanese company SEAL, is a line of sneakers that provide the comfortable fit and elasticity that is characteristic of the material used in the tire tube. It's high durability and resistance to water makes it a good weather-resistant wear during the monsoons. The shoes are manufactured employing an old Japanese technology using vulcanization of rubber to make it more elastic. They are carefully hand-build and produced by local artisans
2. Casual Seating
Verna Ventham's creative recycling of car tyres into stunning leather covered car seatings and lounge furniture for other domestic spaces provide a stylish way of disposing discarded car tires. The need for the effective disposal of car tires is extremely pertinent today with our excessive dependency on cars. What better way than to re-use them as car seatings!
3. Maison Gomme
The above project completed in 2005, by Denis Oudendijk and Jan Körbes of Millegomme, to convert an existing garden house into a fully functional office space with storage function makes use of tire coatings, all sourced from local garages. It was used with other waste materials like insulation glass and wood plates from old wooden furnitures.
4. Handbags
"English Retreads" uses reclaimed rubber tubes to make travel-efficient sleek and fashionable bags which provides ample space for anything from your laptop to gym clothes or anything else you may need for your travels. It works as a messenger bag, a laptop bag, a gym bag or even a briefcase.
5. Livestock Watering Trough
Old tractor or truck tires can be cut, opened up and sealed at either end to make a watering trough for the animals to drink from. This is used in Kenya by the Masai.
6. Bucket
Tires can also be used to make durable buckets by using an old water container and a piece of metal.
7. Tirex Carpet Tiles
Made from recycled tires, Tirex carpet tiles make excellent flooring for office spaces. It would be a nice idea giving an eco-friendly twist to your floors with these highly durable underfoot tiles.
8. Clothing Range
Michelin have launched a line of women's clothing made from recycled tires. Initially designed by the Michelin team as a part of a fun project, the shorts, dresses and knee-high boots are making their way fast into the fashion domain.
9. Tire Belt
These handcrafted tire belts stand out with a variety of options to choose, from different tire materials to the tread patterns. Definitely something worth investing in for those bold fashion renegades who like to experiment.
10. Bicicleta Rug
The inspiration for this supposedly came from India, where the primary mode of transport is bicycles. These rugs are made using around 140 bicycle tubes all processed and supplied from India. They are produced by renowned manufacturers based in Spain called Nani Marquina.
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