Yes, that recycling technique has been used for many years now-- a great way
to reuse millions of tires evry year. This technology though-- mentioned in
the article-- would through a very energy-efficient process render those
tires (or tyres, if you prefer) into oil... as well, other waste products
that are recycled can render materials that are critical in the production
of new tires..... it's all quite fascinating and very good news.

Dave

"Jan Flora" wrote in message
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In article , zxcvbob
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David J Bockman wrote:
I found this article to be of enormous interest:

Garbage into Oil!

http://www.discover.com/may_03/featoil.html


I've wondered for years why old tires were not ground up, the steel
removed with magnets, and the rubber mixed with crude oil at the
refineries.

Regards,
Bob

In Europe, I've heard that they're mixing ground up old tires in asphaltic
concrete for road surfaces, with really good results.

Jan