The startup specializes in devulcanization technology that transforms end-of-life tires into high-quality virgin rubber, providing a sustainable alternative for rubber production. This process addresses the significant issue of tire waste by enabling the recycling of polymer materials into usable raw materials for various industries.
Funding
$980K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The disposal of end-of-life tires presents a significant environmental challenge, with billions of tires becoming scrap each year and lacking adequate recycling pathways. Incineration and landfilling of these tires leads to wasted resources and major environmental problems impacting land, water, and air quality.
Solution
Regen RBR offers a cost-effective devulcanization technology that transforms end-of-life tires and other waste rubber into a sustainable new compound called ELTC (End of Life Tire Compound). This process reverses the original vulcanization by selectively breaking sulfur bonds without degrading the rubber quality, recovering virgin rubber from waste tires. The resulting circular products can be used as a substitute for virgin rubber or thermoplastic polymers in various applications, including thermoplastic elastomers and nearly all rubber products. Regen RBR's solution addresses the tire disposal crisis by providing a circular solution that reduces reliance on virgin materials and minimizes environmental impact.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes manufacturers of rubber products, asphalt producers, and construction companies seeking sustainable and cost-effective alternatives to virgin rubber and traditional asphalt modifiers.
Features
- Scalable devulcanization process for recovering virgin rubber from waste tires
- ELTC compound suitable for use in roads, roofing, footwear outsoles, membranes, and other rubber applications
- DVR-AM product serves as a bitumen/asphalt modifier substitute for SBS and other polymers
- Pelletized form factor for easy handling and integration into existing manufacturing processes
- Wet and dry method applications for asphalt modification
- Improved cracking and rutting resistance in asphalt applications
- Up to 70% reduction in CO2 footprint compared to traditional modifiers