Schwalbe has been developing and producing bicycle tires for almost 50 years. Sustainability has been one of the most important characteristics and values for company founder Ralf Bohle since the very first tire - back then it was longevity. Since then, various teams have been working with great energy on how to recycle used bicycle tires.

After decades of research and an elaborate pilot project, Schwalbe has now achieved a breakthrough in close collaboration with its cooperation partners. Together with recycling specialist Pyrum Innovations and the Technical University of Cologne, Schwalbe is the first bicycle tire manufacturer in the world to develop an innovative and holistic recycling process to recycle used tires of all brands - without any waste.

Until now, used bicycle tires have been incinerated, resulting in the loss of raw materials and the emission of climate-damaging CO2. Now, used tires are turned into new ones - the process saves 80 percent CO2.

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