A New York-based company called Re-Tread has come up with a new use for recycled tires. The Tire Logs (which are being used to help rebuild in areas hit hardest by the earthquake in Haiti) debuted last week at the Greener By Design conference in San Francisco.
Re-Tread CEO Tom Hanson says the rubber logs have a variety of uses, including "retaining walls, highway noise barriers, sandbag replacements for erosion control and security barricades." Also, the rubber logs can withstand changes and deformations much better than other materials which is advantageous for areas prone to earthquakes.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Recycled Rubber
- Opportunity for creating innovative products and materials using recycled rubber.
- Rebuilding Solutions
- Disruptive innovation in the construction industry by offering sustainable and versatile rebuilding solutions.
- Earthquake-resistant Materials
- Development of materials that can withstand seismic activity for building resilient infrastructure.
Sectors Adopting This
- Construction
- Opportunity for the construction industry to adopt sustainable materials for rebuilding efforts.
- Environmental Services
- Innovative solutions for recycling and repurposing used tires, creating opportunities for environmental service providers.
- Disaster Relief
- Disruptive innovation in disaster relief efforts through the use of rubber logs as versatile and resilient rebuilding materials.
