Figure 1-1: Relationship between entire tyre life cycle product stewardship potential and this study

The diagram shows the influence each party involved in a tyre’s lifecycle can have on the environmental impact of the tyre.

Manufacturers can integrate Design for Environment features Importers can select environmentally preferred tyres or cars that reduce tyre wear. Retailers can provide education to consumers Consumers can select environmentally preferred tyres and ensure their driving style conserves tyre life.

The current TyreTrack scheme only covers retailers and collectors. The expanded scheme proposed in this study would cover retailers, collectors and disposal of tyres.