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Recycling waste vehicle tyres into crumb rubber and the transition to renewable energy sources: A comprehensive life cycle assessment

A comprehensive life cycle assessment
Authors: Quddus Tushar; Joao Santos; Guomin Zhang; Muhammed A. Bhuiyan; Filippo Giustozzi;

Recycling waste vehicle tyres into crumb rubber and the transition to renewable energy sources: A comprehensive life cycle assessment

Abstract

This study conducts a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) on converting waste vehicle tyres into recycled crumb rubber (CR) granules as an alternative polymer for enhancing asphalt properties. The LCA study has been performed on acquired industrial primary data by incorporating CR at different proportions of binder in one ton (1-ton) of asphalt mix following the wet method. The uncertainty analysis of design variables identified a relatively strong positive relation of emissions with the equipment energy consumption (r = 0.98). Monte Carlo simulations evaluate the potential renewable sources (solar, hydro, and wind) in sequence over fossil fuels for the possible transition in the Australian grid by 2030 and 2050, as per the Paris Agreement. 71.91% reduction of CO2 emissions is achievable by recycling vehicle tyres into crumb rubber compared to landfill and incineration. Recycling by-products of CR production, such as steel and textile, significantly mitigates negative impacts. A decrease of 2.23% emissions was associated to the use of crumb rubber as a binder modifier in the asphalt mixture via the midpoint assessment. In endpoint LCA, a higher association of resource (US$) saving costs was observed than for other protective zones, i.e., human health and ecosystem damage. Recycling 466,000 tonnes of disposable waste tyres contributes to 16.1 million US$ worth of resource savings. An equitable industry-based LCA and uncertainty analysis of design parameters can assist in prioritizing suitable options to improve efficiency and future emission strategies on a global scale.

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Renewable energy, Fossil Fuels, Asphalt pavements, Monte Carlo simulations, SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being, Waste Management, Humans, Animals, Recycling, Crumb rubber (CR), SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy, Renewable Energy, Ecosystem, Life Cycle Stages, 22/3 OA procedure, Australia, Carbon Dioxide, Steel, Rubber, Life cycle assessment (LCA), SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

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influence
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