Re-thinking use of scrap tyre's in art and architecture

Abstract

Recycling of waste has drawn attention of society based on the slogan “There is gold in our garbage” on hand and on other hand growing concern about the environmental protection. And one such component of garbage is Tyre. The main constituent of a tyre is rubber and the largest single application of rubber is vehicle tyres.

Rubber is a main constituent of a tyre and it is largely applied in in vehicle tyres. The growth of automobile sector results in more requirement of tyres. Hence the demand for tyre is directly related to automobile sector and its growth. Production rate of automobiles will continue to rise according to the forecast, but the rate of annual discarded scrap tyre volume is growing same as rate of new tyre manufacture.