The Ministry of Justice of Russia registered the EcoTyresUnion, a specialized union of tyre producers and importers for independent compliance with the recycling targets of used tyres and rubber products.

EcoTyresUnion was established on January 17, 2017 in accordance with article 24.2 of Federal Law No. 89-FZ dated 24.06.1998 “On Production and Consumption Waste”. Its founders were international tyre manufacturers – Bridgestone, Continental, Hankook, Michelin, Nokian Tyres, Pirelli, and Yokohama.

EcoTyresUnion is authorized to conclude contracts for tyres’ recycling with processing companies on behalf of member companies in order to fulfil the duty of tyre producers and importers to ensure waste disposal from the use of goods after loss of their consumer properties, in accordance with 89-FZ.