Kokubu Shokai
Headquarters: Japan
Kokubu Shokai is a prominent tire recycling firm in Japan, collecting waste tires across the eastern part of the country. They employ various recycling methods, including reusing some tires as retreads, material recycling to recover rubber and steel, and thermal recycling where tire chips are used as alternative fuel.
Company Overview
| Role | Waste Management Company |
|---|---|
| Status | Operational |
| Technology | Proprietary |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Region | East Asia |
| Feedstock Types | End-of-Life Tires (ELT) |
| Products & Output | RetreadsRecycled RubberSteel/MetalTire Chips (Tdf) |
Links & Sources
| Website | Visit Website |
|---|---|
| Data Sources |
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